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

14-3-1Record15-3-0
HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'4"Height6'3"
76"Reach78"
250 lbsWeight261 lbs
Gorets Fight Club· 1716 avg Elo · 5 ratedTeamKHK MMA Team· 1684 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.

Rizvan KunievNow 1727
If they win+16→ 1743
If they lose-16→ 1711
Shamil GazievNow 1730
If they win+16→ 1746
If they lose-16→ 1714

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 Elo1650 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.32
Sig. strikes / min
2.94
55%
Strike accuracy
46%
2.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.92
49%
Strike defense
45%
0.79
Takedown avg.
1.06
0%
Takedown accuracy
0%
94%
Takedown defense
83%
0
Submission avg.
0.26

Trajectory

Rizvan KunievShamil Gaziev
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

7 (54%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
2 (15%)
Submission
3 (20%)
4 (31%)
Decision
2 (13%)

Combat Edge model read

Rizvan Kuniev56%
Shamil Gaziev 44%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Rizvan Kuniev a 56% 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 (1727 vs 1730), separated by just 3 points.

Rizvan Kuniev enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Rizvan Kuniev finishes 69% of wins inside the distance, Shamil Gaziev 87%.

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.