Combat Edge Intelligence

Rizvan Kuniev vs Shamil Gaziev

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

13-3-1Record14-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'3"
76"Reach78"
250 lbsWeight261 lbs
Gorets Fight ClubTeamKHK MMA Team

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.

Rizvan KunievNow 1707
If they win+16→ 1723
If they lose-16→ 1691
Shamil GazievNow 1708
If they win+16→ 1724
If they lose-16→ 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.

1600 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1641 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.94
Sig. strikes / min
2.94
55%
Strike accuracy
46%
2.33
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.92
48%
Strike defense
45%
0.98
Takedown avg.
1.06
75%
Takedown accuracy
0%
93%
Takedown defense
83%
0
Submission avg.
0.26

Trajectory

Rizvan KunievShamil Gaziev
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (50%)
KO/TKO
9 (64%)
2 (17%)
Submission
3 (21%)
4 (33%)
Decision
2 (14%)

Combat Edge model read

Rizvan Kuniev60%
Shamil Gaziev 40%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Rizvan Kuniev a 60% favorite over Shamil Gaziev in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Shamil Gaziev's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1707 vs 1708), separated by just 1 points.

Shamil Gaziev enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Rizvan Kuniev finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Shamil Gaziev 86%.

Shamil Gaziev 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.