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Rizvan Kuniev

Rizvan Kuniev

1022 ELO #733

MMA 13-3-1 (1 NC) · UFC 1-1-0 · Heavyweight (#8) · Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia · American Top Team · Last fought 167 days ago

Rizvan Kuniev - UFC Fighter Profile

Rizvan Kuniev is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Heavyweight division and is ranked #8. Born in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, Rizvan Kuniev has compiled an MMA record of 13-3-1 (1 NC) with a UFC record of 1-1-0. Rizvan Kuniev trains at American Top Team in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia. With an ELO rating of 1022, Rizvan Kuniev ranks #733 out of 2708 UFC fighters. Rizvan Kuniev is scheduled to face Tyrell Fortune at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on 2026-07-25.

Career Highlights: Rizvan Kuniev has 1 wins in the UFC. Rizvan Kuniev lands an average of 3.94 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.98 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight & Model

Event UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov Date 2026-07-25 Heavyweight
Rizvan Kuniev
ELO 1022
Model 68.2%
Market 62.9%
Odds -188
VS
Tyrell Fortune
ELO 1020
Model 31.8%
Market 37.1%
Odds +160

Model pick: Rizvan Kuniev (68.2%) · +5.3% edge vs market · updated Jul 14, 2026

Biggest Win

Jailton Almeida in 2026
Opponent ELO: 1144

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 4'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
76'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Mar 10 1992
Age
34
Peak ELO
1022
ELO Rank
733 of 2708
Strength of Schedule
41-11-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1130.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1122.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.94
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
54%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.33
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
48%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.98
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
75%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
–
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Rizvan Kuniev Fight History

No defeats in this fight history.

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result Odds
2026-02-07 UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira Jailton Almeida U-DEC 3 5:00 Win +146
2025-06-21 UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. Curtis Blaydes S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss -

Rizvan Kuniev ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
2 2026-02-07 Jailton Almeida 1144 Win +22 1022
1 2025-06-21 Curtis Blaydes 1160 Loss 0 1000

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