Combat Edge Intelligence

Florim Zendeli vs Nikolay Veretennikov

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

9-2-1Record14-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'1"Height6'0"
77"Reach 75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Planet EaterTeamKings MMA

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.

Florim ZendeliNow 1654
If they win+16→ 1670
If they lose-16→ 1638
Nikolay VeretennikovNow 1653
If they win+16→ 1669
If they lose-16→ 1637

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.

1553 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

TBD
Sig. strikes / min
2.69
TBD
Strike accuracy
57%
TBD
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.30
TBD
Strike defense
45%
TBD
Takedown avg.
0.42
TBD
Takedown accuracy
17%
TBD
Takedown defense
63%
TBD
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Florim ZendeliNikolay Veretennikov
160016501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

3 (33%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
4 (44%)
Submission
1 (7%)
2 (22%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Florim Zendeli60%
Nikolay Veretennikov 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Florim Zendeli a 60% favorite over Nikolay Veretennikov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1654 vs 1653), separated by just 1 points.

Florim Zendeli finishes 78% of wins inside the distance, Nikolay Veretennikov 79%.

Florim Zendeli carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

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