Russian UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov beats Rizvan Kuniev, eyes title shot
The gist
Russian UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov beat Rizvan Kuniev at UFC 333, his third straight win.
He is now a candidate for the next heavyweight title shot after UFC 334.
How it unfolded
- Sep 25, 2026Josh Hokit fires back at Alexander Volkov after the Russian mocked the recently announced UFC heavyweight title bout, saying Volkov is 'lucky to still be on the roster'.
- Oct 9, 2026Hokit rips Volkov again and teases a move to light heavyweight, saying Volkov will never get a chance to fight him.
- Oct 24, 2026Volkov is listed at UFC 333 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, with a record of 40-11-0.
Key terms
- UFC
- An American mixed martial arts promotion company that organizes fights across weight divisions under unified rules.
- heavyweight
- A mixed martial arts weight division for fighters weighing roughly 206 to 265 pounds.
Source: Wikipedia