Fighter details| Name | Rizvan Kuniev (Men) |
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| Date of birth | Mar 10, 1992 (34 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
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Fighter bioRizvan Kuniev – General Profile
Rizvan Kuniev is a Russian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s heavyweight division. A well-rounded fighter with a background in striking and grappling, Kuniev has earned a reputation for his technical composure and finishing ability. His size, athleticism, and versatility make him an intriguing addition to the UFC heavyweight roster.
MMA Career
Before joining the UFC, Kuniev built an impressive record on the regional scene and captured multiple titles, establishing himself as a dominant force in international promotions. His success earned him a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series, where he showcased his skill set to a global audience. Since entering the UFC, he has aimed to climb the heavyweight rankings by mixing effective pressure with calculated offense.
Fighting Style
Rizvan Kuniev blends powerful striking with strong wrestling and clinch control. He is comfortable exchanging on the feet but often looks to exploit his grappling advantage, wearing opponents down with takedowns and ground control. His balanced approach and ability to adapt mid-fight make him a dangerous and well-rounded contender in the heavyweight division.
Fights
5
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrell Fortune |
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov |
KO/TKO Knee · R3 · 1:12 |
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| Jailton Almeida |
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira |
U-DEC | |
| Curtis Blaydes |
UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. |
S-DEC | |
| Hugo Cunha |
DWCS 8.2 |
KO/TKO Elbow · R1 · 4:59 |
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| Edivan Santos |
DWCS 5.5 |
KO/TKO Punches · R3 · 1:00 |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 26.32% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-10-19 20:17:47
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Uros Medic The Doctor | 13-3 |
| Brock Lesnar | 5-3 |
| Randy Couture The Natural | 19-11 |
| Themba Gorimbo The Answer | 14-7 |
| Chris Curtis The Action Man | 32-13 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| John Strawn | 38-12 |
| Aleksander Emelianenko The Grim Reaper | 28-9 |
| Krzysztof Soszynski The Polish Experiment | 26-12 |
| Nick Diaz | 26-10 |
| Ivan Musardo The Terrible | 25-13 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Jon Jones Bones | 28-1 |
| Chris Duncan The Problem | 15-3 |
| Hailey Cowan All Hail | 7-5 |
| Dustin Poirier The Diamond | 30-10 |
| Kevin Christian | 9-4 |
| Marcin Tybura Tybur | 27-11 |
| Carlos Prates Carlao | 24-7 |
| Mitch Ramirez The Fight Stalker | 8-3 |
| Demetrious Johnson Mighty Mouse | 25-4 |
| Jared Cannonier The Killa Gorilla | 18-9 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 40-11 |
| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
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