Result
Rizvan KunievDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeDan Miragliotta
Details(30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
Elo swing-20Jailton Almeida (1792 → 1772)+20Rizvan Kuniev (1699 → 1719)
DateFeb 7, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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L
Malhadinho | 22-6-0Jailton Almeida
W
14-3-1Rizvan Kuniev
Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Dan Miragliotta
Details :(30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
Jailton Almeida
Elo1755Great
3Y trend1790 → 1755
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Rizvan Kuniev
Elo1739Good
3Y trend1710 → 1739
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Rizvan Kuniev won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Rizvan Kuniev led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Jailton Almeida and Rizvan Kuniev across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Jailton AlmeidaRizvan Kuniev
Elo edge
Jailton Almeida1755-17 last move
Rizvan Kuniev1739+20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Jailton Almeida#20 of 174 active Heavyweight fighters · 1755 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Alexandr Romanov (rated 1752 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Rizvan Kuniev (rated 1699 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -16 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 4 points behind #19 Mario Pinto, 1 ahead of #21 Valter Walker.
Rizvan Kuniev#27 of 174 active Heavyweight fighters · 1739 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Shamil Abasov (rated 1526 at the time): +22.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Curtis Blaydes (rated 1776 at the time): -11.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +60 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #26 Alikhan Vakhaev, 0 ahead of #28 Salamu Abdurakhmanov.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Jailton AlmeidavsRizvan Kuniev
Control time
1:24vs6:35
Total strikes
50vs102
Sig. strikes
31vs43
Finishing profile
Jailton Almeidasubmission leads 59% of wins
Rizvan KunievKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Alexander VolkovJailton Almeida: loss · Decision (Split) · Oct 25, 2025Rizvan Kuniev: upcoming · Oct 24, 2026
Curtis BlaydesJailton Almeida: loss · KO (punches) · Mar 9, 2024Rizvan Kuniev: loss · Decision (Split) · Jun 21, 2025
Curtis BlaydesJailton Almeida: loss · KO (punches) · Mar 9, 2024Rizvan Kuniev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 8, 2025
Round stats
Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BAUTISTA VS OLIVEIRA. Rizvan Kuniev defeated Jailton Almeida by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev quick answers
Who won Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Rizvan Kuniev won Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev on?
Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : BAUTISTA VS OLIVEIRA.
What are the records for Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Jailton Almeida enters with a 22-6-0 record and Rizvan Kuniev enters with a 14-3-1 record.
What division is Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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