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- Rizvan Kuniev is a Russian heavyweight MMA fighter who has competed in the UFC and other promotions. Recent activity includes a UFC bout in 2025 and subsequent 2026 results.[1][3][8]
- In 2025 he was scheduled to debut in UFC against Curtis Blaydes, with changes to the event timeline, and he later fought Jailton Almeida in 2026, earning a unanimous decision win.[2][3][8]
- His current career record is reported around the low-to-mid teens wins with a mix of KO and submission finishes, and he hails from Dagestan, Russia, fighting out of Gorets FC.[3][5][8]
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