Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune Pick, 07/25/2026 Predictions UFC Abu Dhabi Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 7/22/2026

Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune

UFC Abu Dhabi

Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Rizvan Kuniev will enter the Octagon against Tyrell Fortune at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The opening moneyline has Kuniev priced at -285 while Fortune is priced at +245.

Rizvan Kuniev comes into this fight holding a mark of 13-3-1 (1 NC). The 34-year-old records a weight of 240 lbs and stands in at 6'4". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 76". Tyrell Fortune measures 6'0" and will fight at 259 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this bout with a mark of 18-3-0 (2 NC). The 36-year-old has an arm span of 75". Regarding significant strikes, Rizvan Kuniev connects on 3.94 per minute and Tyrell Fortune lands 2.00 significant strikes per min. Kuniev lands 54% of the significant strikes he throws while Fortune is landing 50%. When it comes to defending in the cage, Kuniev takes 2.33 significant strikes per min and Fortune allows 3.13. Kuniev also stops 48% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him and Fortune curbs 57% of the strikes thrown in his direction.

ufc picks Tyrell Fortune predictions best bet odds

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%

In terms of grappling, Rizvan Kuniev is the lesser skilled grappler as he is able to score a takedown 0.98 times per 15 minutes. Kuniev is getting his opponent to the mat on 75% of his tries and stuffing 93% of all takedowns attempted on him. Fortune is taking his opponents to the mat on 60% of the takedowns he tries and is defending 85% of all takedowns attempted on him. When it comes to subbing opponents, Kuniev is the more experienced of the two fighters by attempting 0.8 subs per 3 rds while Fortune attempts 0.3 subs per 3 rds.

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In his previous bout, Rizvan Kuniev went up against Jailton Almeida and took home the victory by unanimous decision in round 3. Almeida landed 50 of 92 total strikes that he threw in that fight. Kuniev finished this fight landing 102 of 153 total strikes. Concerning significant strikes, Almeida landed 31 of 67, which gave him a rate of 46%. He landed 17 of 50 significant strikes aimed at the head. On the other side, Kuniev ended up landing 46% of his significant strikes by connecting on 43 of 93. Out of those significant strikes, he connected on 31 of 77 pointed at the head. 74% of the significant strikes connected on by Almeida and 51% of them landed by Kuniev were tallied at distance.

In the last Octagon appearance for Tyrell Fortune, he squared up with Marcin Tybura and ended up getting the victory in the fight by unanimous decision in round 3. Tybura connected on 76% of the significant strikes he tried at a distance while Fortune landed 60% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Fortune ended up connecting on 50% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 30 of 59. He connected on 24 of 53 significant strikes to the head. Tybura landed 47 of 110 significant strikes in that fight. Of those significant strikes, he landed 22 of 77 directed at the head. Regarding total strikes attempted in that fight, Tybura ended up landing 85 of 153 and Fortune ended up landing 49 of 81 total strikes.

Other fights to keep an eye on

An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Valter Walker goes up against Thomas Petersen. Walker steps into the cage holding a record of 15-1-0. The 28-year-old records a weight of 244 lbs and stands 6'6". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 78". Petersen measures 6'1" and weighs in at 250 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this bout with a mark of 11-4-0. The 31-year-old has an arm span of 74". When it comes to grappling, Valter Walker is averaging a takedown 5.74 times per 15 min while Thomas Petersen is able to score a takedown 3.01 times per 3 rds. In terms of striking, Walker is landing 2.00 strikes/min and is connecting on 52% of the strikes that he attempts. On the other side of the cage we have Thomas Petersen, who connects on 59% of his attempted strikes and is connecting on 3.10 per min.

One more can't miss bout is when Sam Patterson is set to fight Santiago Ponzinibbio. Ponzinibbio steps into the Octagon holding a mark of 31-9-0. The 39-year-old steps on the scale at 170 lbs and measures in at 6'0". The orthodox fighter has a wingspan of 73". Patterson stands in at 6'3" and is weighing in at 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 14-3-1. The 30-year-old has a wingspan of 78". In the category of takedowns, Santiago Ponzinibbio is able to stop 71% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is scoring a takedown on 27% of his tries. Patterson is taking his opponents down on 50% of his tries and prevents 33% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. Concerning striking, Ponzinibbio is absorbing 4.68 strikes/min while he lands 4.78 per minute. Patterson, in contrast, is taking 3.06 strikes per minute and is connecting on 2.62 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Tyrell Fortune (+245)

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