Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev
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No leader is marked on a percentage: Rizvan Kuniev has 4 recorded bouts. A rate needs at least 5 bouts to mean anything.
They have met once
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Common opponents (2)
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Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev: Matchup Breakdown
Alexander Volkov is 15-5 in the Heavyweight division with a 75.0% win rate. Rizvan Kuniev is 2-2 at Heavyweight, winning 50.0% of the time. Both are listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Alexander Volkov leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Oct 24, 2026, won by Alexander Volkov by U-DEC in round 3.
Alexander Volkov holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,219 to 1,001. Career peaks are 1,219 for Alexander Volkov and 1,029 for Rizvan Kuniev. Alexander Volkov has 6 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 15 victories, a 46.7% finish rate. Rizvan Kuniev has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.
Alexander Volkov stands 6' 7" with a reach of 80" and fights orthodox. Rizvan Kuniev is 6' 4" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 4-inch reach advantage for Alexander Volkov. Alexander Volkov is 38, Rizvan Kuniev is 34.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Alexander Volkov has landed 1,324 significant strikes at 57.1% accuracy with 10 takedowns and 24:55 of control time. Rizvan Kuniev has landed 205 at 50.2% with 0 takedowns and 9:26 of control.
They share 2 common opponents: Jailton Almeida, Curtis Blaydes.
Have Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev fought before?
Yes. Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev have fought once in the UFC. Alexander Volkov won by unanimous decision at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on October 24, 2026.
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Who has more UFC wins, Alexander Volkov or Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov has more UFC wins: 15 to 2. Alexander Volkov's UFC record is 15-5; Rizvan Kuniev's is 2-2.
KO/TKO wins: Alexander Volkov 6, Rizvan Kuniev 1. Submission wins: Alexander Volkov 1, Rizvan Kuniev 0.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.
Who is taller, Alexander Volkov or Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov is taller at 6'7", to Rizvan Kuniev's 6'4" (3 inches). Alexander Volkov has the longer reach: 80 inches to 76.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.