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Combat Edge Intelligence

Rizvan Kuniev vs Ryan Spann

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

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Ryan Spann

“Superman”

24-12-0HeavyweightUFC

1696Good

Tale of the tape

14-3-1Record24-12-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'5"
76"Reach79"
250 lbsWeight205 lbs
Gorets Fight Club· 1721 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamFortis MMA

What's at stake

Rizvan Kuniev is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Ryan Spann carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Rizvan KunievNow 1739
If they win+14→ 1753
If they lose-18→ 1721
Ryan SpannNow 1696
If they win+13→ 1709
If they lose-11→ 1685

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.

1625 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1678 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

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

4.32
Sig. strikes / min
3.11
55%
Strike accuracy
40%
2.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.92
49%
Strike defense
43%
0.79
Takedown avg.
1.21
0%
Takedown accuracy
0%
94%
Takedown defense
59%
0
Submission avg.
1.66

Trajectory

Rizvan KunievRyan Spann
1700175020252026

Win method breakdown

7 (54%)
KO/TKO
7 (29%)
2 (15%)
Submission
14 (58%)
4 (31%)
Decision
3 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Rizvan Kuniev51%
Ryan Spann 49%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Rizvan Kuniev a 51% favorite over Ryan Spann in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Rizvan Kuniev holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1739 to 1696, a 43-point edge.

Rizvan Kuniev enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Rizvan Kuniev finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Ryan Spann 88%.

Ryan Spann 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.