Combat Edge Intelligence

Nikolay Veretennikov vs Punahele Soriano

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

14-8-0Record13-4-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
75"Reach 72"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kings MMATeamXtreme Couture

What's at stake

Punahele Soriano is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +13 while a loss costs more — Nikolay Veretennikov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Nikolay VeretennikovNow 1653
If they win+19→ 1672
If they lose-13→ 1640
Punahele SorianoNow 1711
If they win+13→ 1724
If they lose-19→ 1692

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.

1643 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1667 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

2.69
Sig. strikes / min
4.66
57%
Strike accuracy
55%
3.30
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.42
45%
Strike defense
48%
0.42
Takedown avg.
1.83
17%
Takedown accuracy
48%
63%
Takedown defense
40%
0.42
Submission avg.
0.14

Trajectory

Nikolay VeretennikovPunahele Soriano
16501700202420252026

Win method breakdown

10 (71%)
KO/TKO
7 (54%)
1 (7%)
Submission
2 (15%)
3 (21%)
Decision
4 (31%)

Combat Edge model read

Punahele Soriano73%
Nikolay Veretennikov 27%Elo baseline: 58%

The Combat Edge model makes Punahele Soriano a 73% favorite over Nikolay Veretennikov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (58%).

Punahele Soriano holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1711 to 1653, a 58-point edge.

Punahele Soriano enters on a 4-fight win streak.

Nikolay Veretennikov finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Punahele Soriano 69%.

Nikolay Veretennikov carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

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