Result
Alexander VolkovDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMarc Goddard
Details(29–28, 30–27, 30–27)
Elo swing+9Alexander Volkov (1830 → 1839)-12Rizvan Kuniev (1737 → 1725)
DateOct 24, 2026
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueEtihad Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
Drago | 41-11-0Alexander Volkov
L
14-4-1Rizvan Kuniev
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Marc Goddard
Details :(29–28, 30–27, 30–27)
Alexander Volkov
Elo1839Great
3Y trend1819 → 1839
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Rizvan Kuniev
Elo1725Good
3Y trend1707 → 1725
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Alexander Volkov won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Alexander Volkov led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Alexander VolkovRizvan Kuniev
Elo edge
Alexander Volkov1839+9 last move
Rizvan Kuniev1725-12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Alexander Volkov#4 of 191 active Heavyweight fighters · 1839 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Alexandr Romanov (rated 1756 at the time): +14.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Tom Aspinall (rated 1698 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +30 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #3 Francis Ngannou, 29 ahead of #5 Oleg Popov.
Rizvan Kuniev#30 of 191 active Heavyweight fighters · 1725 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Shamil Abasov (rated 1526 at the time): +23.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Alexander Volkov (rated 1830 at the time): -12.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +34 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 4 points behind #29 Shamil Gaziev, 3 ahead of #31 Maxim Grishin.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Alexander VolkovvsRizvan Kuniev
Control time
2:02vs0:04
Sig. strikes
74vs51
Total strikes
82vs62
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Alexander VolkovKO/TKO leads 59% of wins
Rizvan KunievKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Jailton AlmeidaAlexander Volkov: win · Decision (Split) · Oct 25, 2025Rizvan Kuniev: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 7, 2026
Curtis BlaydesAlexander Volkov: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 20, 2020Rizvan Kuniev: loss · Decision (Split) · Jun 21, 2025
Curtis BlaydesAlexander Volkov: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Jun 20, 2020Rizvan Kuniev: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 8, 2025
Round stats
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC 333 : VOLKANOVSKI VS EVLOEV. Alexander Volkov defeated Rizvan Kuniev by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev quick answers
Who won Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov won Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev on?
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev is listed on UFC 333 : VOLKANOVSKI VS EVLOEV.
What are the records for Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov enters with a 41-11-0 record and Rizvan Kuniev enters with a 14-4-1 record.
What division is Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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