Blaydes' most recent appearance came on June 21, when he beat Rizvan Kuniev by split decision at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, ...

Kuniev also ended a 16-month-long layoff with the win after last competing at PFL 2 in 2023. Kuniev initially beat the current PFL heavyweight champion, Renan Ferreira, at the event but it would ...

Rizvan Kuniev, who's debuting for the promotion this Saturday at UFC on ABC 8, sees Aspinall as the "true champion" of the UFC heavyweight division, and not Jon Jones, who technically holds the ...

Rizvan Kuniev def. Hugo Cunha via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:59 Cortavious Romious def. Michael Imperato via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) ...

On the UFC on ABC 8 main card Saturday, Blaydes (18-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) defeated Rizvan Kuniev via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). The event took place at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Across the cage, Rizvan Kuniev (12-2-1) steps into his biggest test to date, riding a long unbeaten streak and eager to make a name for himself in the division.

Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ABC 8 at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.

I’ve seen a lot of people seem high on Kuniev and it’s largely because he’s fresh and new to the heavyweight division. However, I think that Curtis Blaydes is a massive favorite at UFC Baku.

Kuniev, a 32-year-old Russian, owns a 12-2-1 MMA mark with one no-contest. Most recently, he beat Hugo Cunha via technical knockout in the first round on Aug. 20 as part of the Contender Series.

Heavyweights Curtis Blaydes (18-5, 13-5 UFC) vs. Rizvan Kuniev (12-2-1, 0-0 UFC) ODDS: Blaydes (-310), Kuniev (+250) The UFC apparently wants to try to make Kuniev an immediate contender, and ...

MMA Junkie first reported and confirmed that former interim heavyweight title challenger Curtis “Razor” Blaydes (18-5, 1 NC) will be taking on promotional newcomer Rizvan Kuniev (13-2-1).

Former interim title challenger Curtis “Razor” Blaydes (18-5) will take on Rizvan Kuniev (13-2-1, 1 NC). Starting with Kuniev, I’m frankly shocked he’s getting this opportunity out of the ...