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Combat Edge Intelligence

Daniel Frunza vs Nikita Podkovalnikov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

10-4-0Record12-7-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height5'10"
73"ReachTBD
170 lbsWeight157 lbs
Black House SantiagoTeamSech Pro· 1654 avg Elo · 7 rated

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Daniel FrunzaNow 1588
If they win+16→ 1604
If they lose-16→ 1572
Nikita PodkovalnikovNow 1587
If they win+16→ 1603
If they lose-16→ 1571

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1536 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1501 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

3.25
Sig. strikes / min
Not available
39%
Strike accuracy
Not available
4.32
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
Not available
51%
Strike defense
Not available
0
Takedown avg.
Not available
Not available
Takedown accuracy
Not available
50%
Takedown defense
Not available
0
Submission avg.
Not available

Trajectory

Daniel FrunzaNikita Podkovalnikov
155016001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (90%)
KO/TKO
6 (46%)
0 (0%)
Submission
6 (46%)
1 (10%)
Decision
1 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Daniel Frunza61%
Nikita Podkovalnikov 39%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Daniel Frunza a 61% favorite over Nikita Podkovalnikov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1588 vs 1587), separated by just 1 points.

Nikita Podkovalnikov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Daniel Frunza finishes 90% of wins inside the distance, Nikita Podkovalnikov 92%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.