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
14-8-0Record13-5-0
WelterweightDivisionWelterweight
6'0"Height6'0"
75"Reach 72"
170 lbsWeight170 lbs
Kings MMA· 1670 avg Elo · 7 ratedTeamXtreme Couture
What's at stake
Punahele Soriano is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Nikolay Veretennikov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+18→ 1671
If they lose-14→ 1639
If they win+14→ 1709
If they lose-18→ 1677
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 Elo1670 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Elo Trajectory
Nikolay VeretennikovPunahele Soriano
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Punahele Soriano61%
Nikolay Veretennikov 39%Elo baseline: 56%
The Combat Edge model makes Punahele Soriano a 61% favorite over Nikolay Veretennikov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).
Punahele Soriano holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1695 to 1653, a 42-point edge.
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.