Rizvan Kuniev

Russia

Fight rebooked
HeavyweightUFC
March 11, 2025
Kuniev will face off against Curtis Blaydes at UFC Qatar on May 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Kuniev will face off against Curtis Blaydes in May after their bout at UFC 313 was cancelled. The 33-year-old Russian fighter is 12-2 in his professional career, making his UFC debut against Blaydes.
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Fight cancelled
HeavyweightUFC
March 8, 2025
Kuniev will no longer take on Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight bout at UFC 313, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's an unfortunate circumstance for Kuniev, as there's little he could do: his opponent Blaydes suffered an illness and had to pull out of the fight at the last minute. Kuniev's UFC debut will have to wait.
Fight moved to March
HeavyweightUFC
February 13, 2025
Kuniev will fight Curtis Blaydes at UFC 313 on March 8, per Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Kuniev will have to wait a little longer to make his UFC debut as the bout has been moved to UFC 313 from the originally scheduled date at UFC Seattle on February 22. The reason behind this move is thus far unknown.
Debut scheduled vs. Blaydes
HeavyweightUFC
December 13, 2024
Kuniev will take on Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight bout at UFC Seattle on Feb. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Kuniev will make his UFC debut against a fighter in Blaydes who has experience in droves, with a 13-5 career UFC record. Kuniev, meanwhile, is undefeated as a professional fighter, but with a record of just 2-0 and no bouts in the UFC. He'll look to introduce himself to the promotion with a bang by handing Blaydes his second straight loss.
Debut postponed
HeavyweightUFC
November 27, 2024
Kuniev will not fight at UFC 310, according to the UFC's website.
ANALYSIS
The UFC addressed three fights in particular, with two of them finding replacements. The only one that was "canceled from the card" was Kuniev's fight, indicating he will not participate in the scheduled event.
Debut in jeopardy
HeavyweightUFC
November 20, 2024
Kuniev will no longer fight Martin Buday (undisclosed) at UFC 310 on Dec. 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Buday was forced to withdraw from the fight for unknown reasons, leaving Kuniev without an opponent just two weeks before the event. If a replacement for Buday isn't found in the near future, Kuniev will be forced to wait a bit longer before making his first appearance in the UFC.