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Combat Edge Intelligence

Neiman Gracie 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

13-6-0Record14-8-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
73.5"Reach 75"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kings MMA· 1670 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamKings MMA· 1670 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.

Neiman GracieNow 1652
If they win+16→ 1668
If they lose-16→ 1636
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.

1660 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1643 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

Not available
Sig. strikes / min
2.69
Not available
Strike accuracy
57%
Not available
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.30
Not available
Strike defense
45%
Not available
Takedown avg.
0.42
Not available
Takedown accuracy
17%
Not available
Takedown defense
63%
Not available
Submission avg.
0.42

Trajectory

Neiman GracieNikolay Veretennikov
1650170020222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (8%)
KO/TKO
10 (71%)
9 (69%)
Submission
1 (7%)
3 (23%)
Decision
3 (21%)

Combat Edge model read

Nikolay Veretennikov60%
Neiman Gracie 40%Elo baseline: 50%

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

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1652 vs 1653), separated by just 1 points.

Neiman Gracie finishes 77% of wins inside the distance, Nikolay Veretennikov 79%.

Nikolay Veretennikov 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.