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Rizvan Kuniev is a Russian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ¹. He is known for his wrestling background and has an impressive professional MMA record ²³.

Background and Career Highlights

Kuniev was born on March 10, 1992 ¹. He hails from Dagestan, Russia, a region renowned for producing elite combat sports athletes ².

His professional MMA career includes:

• Record: As of July 25, 2026, Kuniev holds a professional record of 13 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest (13-3-1, 1 NC) ²⁶. Some sources indicate his record as 14-3-1, 1 NC ².
• Division: He competes in the Heavyweight division ¹⁶.
• Notable Fights:
• On February 7, 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory against Jailton Almeida at UFC Fight Night 266 ⁸.
• He faced Curtis Blaydes on June 21, 2025, at UFC on ABC 8, resulting in a split decision loss ⁸.

Current Standing and Upcoming Fight

Rizvan Kuniev is actively pursuing a rise through the ranks of the UFC's heavyweight division ⁴. He is scheduled to make his return to the octagon this week, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⁴⁶⁷.

• Next Opponent: Kuniev is set to fight Tyrell Fortune in a three-round, 265-pound matchup ⁴⁶.
• Event: This fight will take place at UFC Abu Dhabi ⁴, also specified as UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov ⁷.
• Ambitions: Kuniev has publicly stated his intentions to challenge the top contenders in the heavyweight division in the near future ⁴.