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Rizvan Kuniev

15-4-1#6Heavyweight★ 1bonusRussiaRussiaLast 5
Amateur MMA 12-2

Last fight: Loss vs Alexander Volkov · Unanimous Decision · Oct 24, 2026

15-4-1 · 10 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Alexander VolkovUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev·October 24, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Rizvan Kuniev holds a professional MMA record of 15-4-1. Kuniev has won 15 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 5 by decision. In the UFC, Kuniev lands 3.65 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 24, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, PFL.

Profile

Height
6'4"193 cm
Weight
240 lbs109 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 10, 1992
Age
34
Nationality
Russia
Birthplace
Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Alexander Volkov
    UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev· Oct 24, 2026· Heavyweight· 15-4-1 vs 41-11
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Tyrell Fortune
    UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov· Jul 25, 2026· Heavyweight· 15-3-1 vs 18-4
    TKO
    R3 · 1:12
    FOTN
  3. WIN
    vs Jailton Almeida
    UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira· Feb 7, 2026· Heavyweight· 14-3-1 vs 22-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Curtis Blaydes
    UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.· Jun 21, 2025· Heavyweight· 13-3-1 vs 19-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Hugo Cunha
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 68· Aug 20, 2024· Heavyweight· 13-2-1 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 05:00
  6. NC
    vs Renan Ferreira
    PFL 2: 2023 Regular Season· Apr 7, 2023· Heavyweight· 12-2-1 vs 9-3
    NC
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Anthony Hamilton×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Eagle FC 46· Mar 11, 2022· Heavyweight· 12-2-1 vs 18-11
    SUB
    R1 · 1:17
  8. WIN
    vs Edivan Santos
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 41· Sep 28, 2021· Heavyweight· 11-2-1 vs 12-3
    TKO
    R3 · 1:00
  9. WIN
    vs Vladimir Daineko×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Eagle FC 31· Dec 20, 2020· Heavyweight· 10-2-1 vs 11-5
    TKO
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Ruud Vernooij
    Eagles Next Level· Feb 15, 2020· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 6-5
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Shamil Abasov
    GFC 16· Aug 30, 2019· Heavyweight· 8-2-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:52
  12. WIN
    vs Nurmorad Navid
    Gorets FC· Jul 6, 2019· Heavyweight· 6-2-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:07
  13. WIN
    vs Navid Yadegari
    Gorets FC· Jul 6, 2019· 6-2-1 vs 2-1
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs José Jimenez
    UMC 01· Jun 2, 2018· Heavyweight· 5-2-1 vs 5-10
    TKO
    R1 · 2:35
  15. WIN
    vs Konstantin Andreitsev
    ProFC 64: Tibilov vs Shvets· Dec 24, 2017· Heavyweight· 4-2-1 vs 12-6
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Charles Andrade
    ProFC 63: Wallace vs. Glukhov· Sep 10, 2017· Heavyweight· 3-2-1 vs 33-35
    UD
  17. LOSS
    vs Justin Willis
    IGF 4· Aug 29, 2015· 2-2-1 vs 3-1
    MD
  18. LOSS
    vs Darko Stosic
    Serbia Regional· Jun 14, 2014· 2-1-1 vs 4-0
    DEC
  19. WIN
    vs Mikhail Istomin
    Voronezh Interregional 2012· Jan 20, 2012· Heavyweight· 2-0-1 vs 2-3
    TKO
  20. DRAW
    vs Unknown opponent
    Ukraine Regional· Oct 9, 2011· 1-0-1
    DRAW
  21. WIN
    vs Anatoli Ciumac
    Ukraine Regional· Oct 8, 2011· 1-0 vs 1-3
    -

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseSanda
  • 2024Contract winner · DWCS
  • 2020Eagle FC Heavyweight Championship · Eagle FC
  • 2020International Master of Sport · Sanda
  • 2019Honored Master of Sport · MMA
  • 2018Champion · WMMAA European Championships · Heavyweight
  • 2018Champion · Russian Nationals · Super Heavyweight
  • 2017Champion · WMMAA European Championships · Heavyweight
  • 2017International Master of Sport · MMA
  • 2016Champion · WMMAA European Championships · Heavyweight
  • 2016Master of Sport · MMA
  • 2014Runner-up · WMMAA European Championships · Heavyweight
  • Champion · Wushu Sanda Worlds
  • Champion · European Championships
  • AGE 16Started in Sanda
  • AGE 20Started in MMA

Camp

  • American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
  • Gorets Fight Club · Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia

Training partners

  • Alexander Volkov

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Sniper
98 · top 5% in division
Granite Base
97 · top 2% in division
Punch power98
Kick power90
Punch speed97
Kick speed85
Accuracy98
Takedowns82
Ground striking98
Submissions47
Chin95
Body strength97
Cardio72

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 15-4-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.11per min
55% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.74per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.69per 15 min
36% success
Takedowns stuffed94%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.65per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.22per min
49% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed92%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rizvan Kuniev sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Rizvan Kuniev has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Tyrell Fortune · UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs GuskovJul 25, 2026

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rizvan Kuniev earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Rizvan Kuniev's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
#6 Heavyweight
Meta rank
#6 Heavyweight
Peak
#6 Heavyweight
First ranked
Jun 24, 2025
Times ranked
49

Heavyweight

#1#5#10#152026Jun 24, 2025 · #15Aug 26, 2025 · #15Feb 10, 2026 · #6Feb 24, 2026 · #7Apr 14, 2026 · #8Aug 25, 2026 · #7Nov 10, 2026 · #6#6

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1745▼6
Peak
1751Jul 25, 2026
Rated fights
19
15001600170020122015201820212024Oct 8, 2011 · 1524Jan 20, 2012 · 1562Jun 14, 2014 · 1512Aug 29, 2015 · 1488Sep 10, 2017 · 1523Dec 24, 2017 · 1560Jun 2, 2018 · 1576Jul 6, 2019 · 1593Jul 6, 2019 · 1613Aug 30, 2019 · 1640Feb 15, 2020 · 1653Dec 20, 2020 · 1684Sep 28, 2021 · 1715Mar 11, 2022 · 1735Aug 20, 2024 · 1675Jun 21, 2025 · 1669Feb 7, 2026 · 1705Jul 25, 2026 · 1751Oct 24, 2026 · 17451745

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rizvan Kuniev fight next?

Rizvan Kuniev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rizvan Kuniev's record?

Rizvan Kuniev's professional MMA record is 15-4-1.

Who is Rizvan Kuniev fighting next?

Rizvan Kuniev's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rizvan Kuniev fight last?

Rizvan Kuniev most recently fought Alexander Volkov at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Rizvan Kuniev fight in?

Rizvan Kuniev fights at Heavyweight.

Is Rizvan Kuniev ranked in the UFC?

Rizvan Kuniev is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Heavyweight division.

How many knockouts does Rizvan Kuniev have?

Rizvan Kuniev has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Rizvan Kuniev won?

Rizvan Kuniev has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Rizvan Kuniev?

Rizvan Kuniev is 6'4" (193 cm) tall.

How much does Rizvan Kuniev weigh?

Rizvan Kuniev weighs 240 lbs (109 kg).

What is Rizvan Kuniev's reach?

Rizvan Kuniev has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Rizvan Kuniev?

Rizvan Kuniev is 34 years old (born Mar 10, 1992).

Where is Rizvan Kuniev from?

Rizvan Kuniev is from Russia.

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