UFC 333 features a heavyweight main-card bout between Alexander Volkov (40-11-0) and Rizvan Kuniev (14-3-1). The pairing contrasts a longtime UFC contender with a less experienced heavyweight looking to impose a different rhythm.
Alexander Volkov’s range and UFC experience
Volkov, a Russian heavyweight, has a 40-11 career mark in public records. He has spent years near the top of the UFC division and typically uses height, jab and kicking range to keep opponents at distance, while mixing in clinch work when needed. The main question is whether he can control pace without exposing openings in close quarters.
Rizvan Kuniev’s pressure and grappling test
Kuniev enters at 14-3-1 according to the listed record. Public reports suggest he can rely on forward pressure and grappling-oriented sequences, though his UFC-level sample size is limited. Against Volkov, the test is whether he can close distance, avoid long-range strikes and force exchanges near the fence.
| Fighters | Alexander Volkov — Rizvan Kuniev |
|---|---|
| Records | 40-11-0 / 14-3-1 |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Event | UFC 333, main card |
| Date | 24 October 2026, 16:00 UTC |
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