Best fights of Rizvan Kuniev
Over 15 years as a professional, Rizvan Kuniev has compiled a 14-3-1 (9) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rizvan Kuniev loses to Curtis Blaydes via split decision
On June 21, 2025 Rizvan Kuniev faced Curtis Blaydes in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 33 years old with a record of 12-2-1, and Blaydes was 34 with a record of 18-5. Kuniev was coming off a win, while Blaydes was coming off a loss. Kuniev lost via split decision. Went the distance with Blaydes.
2. Rizvan Kuniev defeats Jailton Almeida
On February 7, 2026 Rizvan Kuniev faced Jailton Almeida in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 33 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Almeida was 34 with a record of 22-4. Both Kuniev and Almeida were coming off a loss. Kuniev won via unanimous decision.
3. Rizvan Kuniev KOs Vladimir Daineko
On December 19, 2020 Rizvan Kuniev defended his Eagle FC heavyweight title against Vladimir Daineko. Kuniev was 28 years old with a record of 8-2-1, and Daineko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kuniev was on a 6-fight winning streak. Kuniev stopped Vladimir Daineko via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Rizvan Kuniev KOs Shamil Abasov
On August 30, 2019 Rizvan Kuniev fought Shamil Abasov for the vacant GF heavyweight title. Kuniev was 27 years old with a record of 6-2-1, and Abasov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kuniev was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kuniev stopped Shamil Abasov via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Rizvan Kuniev KOs Tyrell Fortune
On July 25, 2026 Rizvan Kuniev faced Tyrell Fortune in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 34 years old with a record of 13-3-1, and Fortune was 36 with a record of 18-3. Kuniev was coming off a win and Fortune was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kuniev stopped Tyrell Fortune via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Rizvan Kuniev KOs Hugo Cunha
On August 20, 2024 Rizvan Kuniev faced Hugo Cunha in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 32 years old with a record of 11-2-1, and Cunha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kuniev stopped Hugo Cunha via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Rizvan Kuniev submits Navid Yadegari
On July 6, 2019 Rizvan Kuniev faced Navid Yadegari in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 27 years old with a record of 5-2-1, and Yadegari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kuniev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kuniev submitted Navid Yadegari via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Rizvan Kuniev KOs José Agustin Jimenez
On June 2, 2018 Rizvan Kuniev faced José Agustin Jimenez in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 26 years old with a record of 4-2-1, and Jimenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kuniev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kuniev stopped José Agustin Jimenez via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Rizvan Kuniev KOs Mikhail Istomin
On January 20, 2012 Rizvan Kuniev faced Mikhail Istomin in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 19 years old with a record of 1-0-1, and Istomin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kuniev stopped Mikhail Istomin via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Rizvan Kuniev KOs Edivan Mineiro Santos
On September 28, 2021 Rizvan Kuniev faced Edivan Mineiro Santos in a heavyweight bout. Kuniev was 29 years old with a record of 9-2-1, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kuniev was on a 7-fight winning streak. Kuniev stopped Edivan Mineiro Santos via TKO in the 3rd round.