RIZVAN KUNIEV

2-250% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Organization

UFC

Nationality

Russia

Birth

10/03/1992 (34)

Birthplace

Makhachkala

Russia

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Weight class

Heavyweight

Height

193 cm (6'4")

Reach

193 cm (76")

Career record

13-2-1 (partial)

Biography

Rizvan Kuniev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of April 14, 2026, he is #8 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.

WIN BREAKDOWN

4 total fights · 50% KO rate

KO/TKO1 (50%)

Submission0 (0%)

Decision1 (50%)

Fight history (4)

Loss

vs Alexander VolkovUFC 333 - Volkanovski vs. Evloev — 24/10/2026

Win

vs Tyrell FortuneKO/TKO (R3)UFC Fight Night 282 - Ankalaev vs. Guskov — 25/07/2026

Win

vs Jailton AlmeidaDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) (R3)UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira — 07/02/2026

Loss

vs Curtis BlaydesDecision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) (R3)UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. — 21/06/2025

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