Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC Fight Night
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in UFC Predictions
Just two places separate these ranked heavyweights, but the momentum is all one way in Abu Dhabi. Eighth-ranked Rizvan Kuniev arrives off the best win of his career and faces tenth-ranked Tyrell Fortune in a wide-open division. See why the in-form Dagestani is the pick in our Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune match prediction.
Kuniev is the higher-ranked of the two and arrives in fine form. The Makhachkala fighter picked up the best win of his career last time out, outpointing the dangerous Jailton Almeida over three rounds. That result followed a razor-thin split-decision loss to Curtis Blaydes that many observers felt he deserved to win.
As a powerful, well-rounded heavyweight with genuine knockout pop, Kuniev has the tools to hurt opponents and to control them. On the other hand, Fortune, a former collegiate wrestling standout, is a strong, athletic heavyweight in his own right, but at 36 he faces a rising, higher-ranked opponent with momentum.
Kuniev's blend of power and control should allow him to dictate where this fight happens and either force a late finish or bank the rounds. With his form, power and grappling edge, Kuniev looks well set to win this one.
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Rizvan Kuniev - Tyrell Fortune Key Points
- Rizvan Kuniev is the higher-ranked heavyweight, sitting inside the top eight.
- Kuniev is coming off the best win of his career, a decision over Jailton Almeida.
- Kuniev's previous loss was a narrow split decision to Curtis Blaydes that many felt he won.
- Kuniev carries knockout power, with several of his career wins coming by stoppage.
- Fortune is 36 and faces a younger, higher-ranked opponent on an upward trajectory.
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Our Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune Prediction
We are backing Kuniev to win, whether by stoppage or on the scorecards. The Dagestani is the higher-ranked man, fresh off the finest result of his career against Jailton Almeida, and he showed against Curtis Blaydes that he belongs at this level.
Fortune is a capable wrestler, but he is the older fighter and running into an opponent with real momentum. Expect Kuniev to control the exchanges and either land the big shot or take a clear decision. Hence, our Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune match prediction is that Rizvan Kuniev wins by KO, TKO, DQ, or Decision.
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