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Rizvan Kuniev
#8 Heavyweight

Rizvan Kuniev

W1
13-3-1
0Gatekeeper
/Heavyweight/Age 34/Orthodox/6' 4"/76″ reach/240 lbs
Win %
81%
SLpM
3.9
Str Acc
54%
Str Def
48%
TD Avg
1.0
TD Def
93%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
64%

At a Glance

3.9
SLpM
above average
54%
Str Acc
above average
1.0
TD Avg
below average
64%
Finish %
top 4%
48%
Str Def
median
Rizvan Kuniev is a orthodox Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 13-3-1, the fighter carries a 76% win rate across 17 pro contests, finishing 64% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite 93% takedown defense.
Career Arc
14 fightspeak +11 · current +11

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 57 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 75 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 55 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 40 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 93 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 60 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 87 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME57ACCURACY75KO POWER55TAKEDOWNS40TD DEFENSE93SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY60ACTIVITY87
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 54% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 48% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 75% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 93% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.94+0.52 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.33-0.85 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.98-0.54 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.33)Landed (3.94)
0
+1.61

Wins by Method

64%Finish
KO/TKO436%
Submission327%
Decision436%
13 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (13)
4 KO
3 SUB
4 DEC
2 OTH
Losses (3)
1 DEC
2 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Dec
L
Dec
W
Sub
W
KO
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
7/17(41%)
R2
16/37(43%)
R3
16/34(47%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
76%
24%
Distance: 58Clinch: 18Ground: 0
Target
72%
21%
Head: 55Body: 16Leg: 5

Grappling Efficiency

Avg Control / Fight
0:07

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
5 of 14
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
2.1 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-0
Fight History2 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
14 fights12W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WJailton Almeida
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
Feb 7, 2026DU-DEC35:00
WIN
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Heavyweight
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
2026-02-07
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