Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 10/03/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Rizvan Kuniev
24/10/2026
Kuniev is scheduled to face ranked heavyweight Alexander Volkov at UFC 333 in Volkanovski vs. Evloev today. The result had not been confirmed in the sources available at the time of writing.
25/07/2026
Kuniev defeated Tyrell Fortune by third-round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, stopping him with knees at 1:12 of the round. The win came after the bout was moved from its original UFC Baku date. It extended his UFC record to 2-1-0.
07/02/2026
Kuniev won a unanimous decision over Jailton Almeida at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, replacing Ryan Spann on short notice after Spann withdrew. The three-round win was widely seen as the signature victory of his UFC run so far. It pushed him into the heavyweight rankings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Russian heavyweight MMA fighter competing in the UFC, originally from the Dagestan region of Russia. |
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| Full Name | Rizvan Magomedovich Kuniev |
| Current Status | Active competitor in the UFC heavyweight division, scheduled to face Alexander Volkov at UFC 333 on 24/10/2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Reach | 76 in (190 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
Relationships & More
| Training Base | Gorets Fight Club, Makhachkala, Dagestan |
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Career
| Professional Debut Year | 2011 |
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| Early Regional Career | Built an early record of 9-2-1 before moving to larger events |
| Eagle FC | Won the Eagle FC Heavyweight Championship by corner stoppage against Vladimir Dainenko, then defended it by guillotine submission against Anthony Hamilton in March 2022 |
| Dana White's Contender Series | Earned a UFC contract after two appearances on the Contender Series, with first-round stoppage wins in 2021 and 2024 |
| UFC Debut | Lost a split decision to Curtis Blaydes on 21/06/2025 at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan |
| UFC Record | 2-1-0 as of 24/10/2026 |
| Notable UFC Wins | Decision win over Jailton Almeida on 07/02/2026 and third-round TKO win over Tyrell Fortune on 25/07/2026 |
| Scheduled Bout | Alexander Volkov at UFC 333 on 24/10/2026 |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Well-rounded, combining striking with wrestling and clinch control |
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| Background | Wushu Sanda and combat sambo |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began training in Wushu Sanda, which forms part of his fighting background | |
| 2. Reached the UFC after two separate Dana White's Contender Series appearances | |
| 3. Held the Eagle FC heavyweight title for more than a year |
