Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev
Odds, prediction and stats · Heavyweight · 3 rounds · Main Card
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Fight details
- Date
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026
- Main Card starts
- 2:00 PM ET · 11:00 AM PT · 7:00 PM UK
- Venue
- Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Broadcast
- Paramount+ (as ufc.com lists it)
- Weight class
- Heavyweight
- Rounds
- 3 × 5 minutes
Preview
Alexander Volkov (40-11) faces Rizvan Kuniev (14-3) in a heavyweight bout on the main card of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Alexander Volkov has won 14 of 19 UFC fights, 6 by knockout and 1 by submission, and comes in on 2 wins in a row. Rizvan Kuniev has won 2 of 3 UFC fights, 1 by knockout, and comes in on 2 wins in a row.
Rizvan Kuniev is 3 years younger; Alexander Volkov has a 4-inch reach advantage. Alexander Volkov completes 62% of takedown attempts, better than 96% of active UFC fighters. Rizvan Kuniev stops 92% of opponents' takedown attempts, better than 98% of active UFC fighters. Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev have 2 common UFC opponents: Jailton Almeida and Curtis Blaydes.
No sportsbook has posted odds on this fight yet; this page updates when one does.
How they fight
Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.
Common opponents
Opponents both had fought in the UFC, with the most recent meeting for each.
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Full card →Questions and answers
When is Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev is on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev. The main card starts at 2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM PT, 7:00 PM UK).
Where is Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev takes place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How can I watch Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
ufc.com lists the main card on Paramount+.
What are the odds for Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
No sportsbook has posted odds yet. This page shows every book's price once they do.
What does the Cage Oracle model predict for Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
The model's number for this fight is published in fight week, when UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev is the next UFC card.
How many rounds is Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?
3 rounds of five minutes.
What are Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev's records?
Alexander Volkov is 40-11 (14-5 in the UFC). Rizvan Kuniev is 14-3 (2-1 in the UFC).
How old are Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev?
Alexander Volkov is 37 and Rizvan Kuniev is 34.
How tall are Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev, and what is their reach?
Alexander Volkov is 6'7" and has a 80" reach; Rizvan Kuniev is 6'4" and has a 76" reach.
Where are Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev from?
Alexander Volkov fights out of Moscow, Russia; Rizvan Kuniev fights out of Makhachkala, Russia.
Have Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev fought before?
No. This is their first fight against each other in the UFC.