Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Rizvan Kuniev

12-3-1

Age

Height

6'4"

Weight

2645 lbs

Reach

76"

Avg Fight Time

10:20

Gym

GORETS

UFC Record

0-1(1 bouts)

Wins By

0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec

Losses By

0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec

Wins by Rd

R3 1

Last 2

Finish Rate

67%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Makhachkala, Russia

Next Fight2026-02-07

vs Jailton Almeida

Opponent Last Bout

L - Alexander VolkovDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Jailton Almeida

UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Curtis Blaydes

UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Outside Fighter

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.5/min

Grappling

1.45 TD

Defense

46%

⚖️Rizvan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 58% striking and 75% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

7 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+85% vs div avg

86%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Uppercuts

71%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

57%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

43%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

29%

⭐Other

Overhands

14%

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (86%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (157%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 286% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

No finishes recorded (decision specialist)

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD Acc% (75%) and Strike Acc% (58%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 90% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (163% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

58%

Above Avg

Division Rank#7 of 22

0%100%

Striking Defense

46%

Average

Division Rank#16 of 22

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

37% acc78%

Clinch

67% acc22%

Ground

Striking Differential+2.00/min

4.45 landed/min2.45 absorbed/min

4.45

Landed/Min

2.45

Absorbed/Min

0.48

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed138

Sig. Strikes Attempted237

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.8:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 37% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

75%

Elite

Division Rank#2 of 22

0%100%

TD Defense

90%

Elite

Division Rank#4 of 22

0%100%

TD Success Rate

75%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

1.45

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

75%

Accuracy

Key Insights

Elite TD defense (90%).

High TD accuracy (75%).

Clinch TD specialist: 75% accuracy from clinch.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

276

2.34

Ratio

Absorbed

118

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

2/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

19.6

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.9

Standing %

97%

R3 vs R1 Output

163%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.34x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (19.6) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 163% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 1 fights

R1 Control

R2 Control

0:04

R3 Control

0:22

R1 to Final

+63%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+29.8pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+29.8pp

Body

-17.3pp

Leg

-12.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

0.0pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

of 22

🥇 Top 25%

Accuracy

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

#16

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Knockdowns

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Takedowns

of 22

🥈 Top 50%

Submissions

#13

of 22

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

of 22

🥇 Top 25%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3169

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights