Rizvan Kuniev

Heavyweight

Fight previews

Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev prediction · Oct 24, 2026
Rizvan Kuniev wants to drag Alexander Volkov into the clinch

Record and bio

Pro record	—
UFC record	2-2 · current 1-fight loss streak
Opponents' combined UFC record	36-12 (75%) across 4 opponents
Last 5 opponents	36-12 (75%) across 4 opponents
Age	34
Height	6' 4"
Reach	76"
Stance	Orthodox

Career stats (UFC)

Significant strikes landed per minute	3.65
Significant strikes absorbed per minute	3.22
Striking accuracy	50%
Striking defense	49%
Takedowns per 15 minutes	0.00
Takedowns landed / attempted	0%
Takedown defense	92%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes	0.00
Average fight time	14.1 min

UFC wins: 1 KO/TKO, 0 submission, 1 decision. UFC losses: 0 KO/TKO, 0 submission, 2 decision.

UFC fight history

Date	Opponent	Their UFC record then	Style	Result	Method	Event
2026-10-24	Alexander Volkov	14-5	Striker	L	Decision - Unanimous R3 5:00	UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
2026-07-25	Tyrell Fortune	1-0	Wrestler	W	KO/TKO R3 1:12	UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
2026-02-07	Jailton Almeida	8-2	Grappler	W	Decision - Unanimous R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira
2025-06-21	Curtis Blaydes	13-5 (1 NC)	Wrestler	L	Decision - Split R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.

UFC stats from ufcstats.com through 2026-10-31; bio and pro record from ESPN where available. Opponents' combined record is their UFC record going into each fight. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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