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Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev prediction

UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev · Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Heavyweight

Alexander VolkovAlexander Volkov
Heavyweight #3
56%
win probability
vs
Rizvan KunievRizvan Kuniev
Heavyweight #14
44%
win probability

Method lean: Decision · 30% finish chance

Preview

MMARANK's model makes Alexander Volkov the favourite, with a 56% win probability against Rizvan Kuniev.

Alexander Volkov is our #3 Heavyweight; Rizvan Kuniev is #14.

Alexander Volkov is 4-1 over the last 5 UFC fights, Rizvan Kuniev 2-1 over 3 fights.

The model projects a decision, giving a 30% chance of a finish — Alexander Volkov stops 50% of opponents they beat, Rizvan Kuniev 0%.

They share 2 common opponents, among them Jailton Almeida, who Alexander Volkov beat and Rizvan Kuniev beat.

Records side by side

Alexander VolkovRizvan Kuniev
—Pro record14-3-1
14-5UFC record2-1
6 / 1 / 6Wins KO / SUB / DEC0 / 0 / 1
#3 HeavyweightMMARANK ranking#14 Heavyweight
—Height6' 4"
—Reach76"
—StanceOrthodox

Recent form · last 5

Alexander Volkov4-1 last 5
WWaldo Cortes AcostaDecision 29-28|29-28|30-27 · 10 May 26
WJailton Almeida— · 25 Oct 25
LCiryl Gane— · 7 Dec 24
WSergei PavlovichDecision 27-30|27-30|28-29 · 22 Jun 24
WTai TuivasaSUB · 10 Sept 23
Rizvan Kuniev2-1 last 3
WTyrell Fortune— · 25 Jul 26
WJailton AlmeidaDecision 27-30|27-30|28-29 · 8 Feb 26
LCurtis Blaydes— · 21 Jun 25

Common opponents · 2

W Jailton AlmeidaW (Decision 27-30|27-30|28-29)
L (Decision)Curtis BlaydesL

Tale of the tape

edges 6 — 0
93.5 ◂MMARANK rating69.7
#7 ◂P4P rank#143
14-5 ◂UFC record2-1
2W streakCurrent form2W streak
50% ◂Finish rate0%
5.41 ◂Strikes / min2.93
0.65 ◂Takedowns / 150
—Reach76"
—Height6'4"
—StanceOrthodox

FAQ

Who is favoured in Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?

MMARANK's model gives Alexander Volkov a 56% win probability and Rizvan Kuniev 44%. This is our own rating-based estimate, not bookmaker odds.

When is Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev?

Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev is booked for UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on Saturday, 24 October 2026 (Heavyweight).

What are Alexander Volkov's and Rizvan Kuniev's records?

Alexander Volkov is 14-5 in the UFC; Rizvan Kuniev is 2-1 in the UFC (14-3-1 as a pro).

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