- Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune
- UFC Abu Dhabi
- Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
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On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Rizvan Kuniev will face Tyrell Fortune in the Octagon at UFC Abu Dhabi. The initial odds have Kuniev set at -285, while Fortune stands at +245.
Rizvan Kuniev enters this showdown with a record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest. At 34 years old, he weighs in at 240 lbs and is 6’4″ tall. The orthodox fighter possesses a reach of 76 inches. In contrast, Tyrell Fortune, aged 36, is 6’0″ and weighs 259 lbs. He sports a professional record of 18 wins and 3 losses, with 2 no contests, and has a reach of 75 inches. In terms of striking, Kuniev connects on an average of 3.94 significant strikes per minute, while Fortune lands 2.00. Kuniev showcases accuracy with 54% of his strikes landing, whereas Fortune achieves a landing rate of 50%. Defensively, Kuniev absorbs 2.33 significant strikes per minute, while Fortune allows 3.13. Kuniev successfully defends against 48% of significant strikes, while Fortune manages to avoid 57% of incoming strikes.
| UFC Abu Dhabi | Rizvan Kuniev | Tyrell Fortune |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -285 | +245 |
| Record | 13-3-1 (1 NC) | 18-3-0 (2 NC) |
| Average Fight Time | 11:30 | 15:00 |
| Height | 6’4″ | 6’0″ |
| Weight | 240 lbs | 259 lbs |
| Reach | 76″ | 75″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.94 | 2.00 |
| Striking Accuracy | 54% | 50% |
When it comes to grappling, Rizvan Kuniev is less proficient, achieving takedowns 0.98 times every 15 minutes. He successfully lands 75% of his takedown attempts and successfully defends against 93% of opponents’ takedown attempts. Conversely, Fortune completes takedowns 60% of the time and defends against 85% of takedowns aimed at him. In submissions, Kuniev averages 0.8 attempts per 3 rounds, while Fortune has 0.3 submission attempts.
In his last fight, Rizvan Kuniev faced Jailton Almeida, securing a unanimous decision victory in round 3. Almeida connected on 50 of 92 total strikes, while Kuniev landed 102 of 153 total strikes. For significant strikes, Almeida recorded 31 hits out of 67 attempts, achieving a 46% accuracy rate with 17 out of 50 directed at the head. Kuniev matched this with 43 out of 93 significant strikes, also landing 31 directed at the head, totaling 46% success overall. Both fighters found 74% of their significant strikes and 51% of Kuniev’s at distance.
In Tyrell Fortune’s most recent Octagon appearance, he triumphed over Marcin Tybura, winning by unanimous decision in round 3. Tybura managed a 76% success rate for significant strikes at distance, while Fortune also excelled at 60%. Fortune landed 50% of his attempted significant strikes, totaling 30 out of 59. Tybura hit 47 out of 110 significant strikes in the matchup, 22 of which were directed at the head, while Fortune hit 49 of 81 total strikes attempted.
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Another key matchup to look out for features Valter Walker against Thomas Petersen. Walker enters with a 15-1-0 record, aged 28, weighing 244 lbs and standing 6’6″. He has an arm span of 78 inches. In comparison, Petersen, aged 31, weighs 250 lbs and stands 6’1″, with a southpaw stance recorded at 11-4-0. In terms of grappling, Walker averages 5.74 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Petersen completes 3.01 over 3 rounds. Walker has a rate of 2.00 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 52%, whereas Petersen connects on 3.10 strikes per minute with a 59% accuracy rate.
Additionally, keep an eye out for the matchup between Sam Patterson and Santiago Ponzinibbio. Ponzinibbio boasts a record of 31-9-0 and is 39 years old, weighing 170 lbs and standing at 6’0″. Patterson, at 30 years old, is 6’3″ and weighs the same. In grappling, Ponzinibbio defends 71% of his opponents’ takedown attempts and secures 27% of his own, while Patterson hits on 50% of his takedown attempts, defending against 33%. In striking metrics, Ponzinibbio absorbs about 4.68 strikes per minute but lands 4.78, while Patterson absorbs 3.06 strikes yet lands 2.62 per minute.
Which fighter will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC event?
Pick: Bet on Tyrell Fortune (+245)
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