Rizvan Kuniev (UFC 1-1) will fight Tyrell Fortune (UFC 1-0) on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to reporter Dylan K. Kuniev holds a 1-1 record in the UFC while Fortune is undefeated in the promotion with one victory. The bout is now confirmed for the Baku card. The weight class and fight position on the card have not been disclosed. This marks both fighters' continued development in the UFC roster.
Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune are set to collide on June 27 at UFC Baku, with the heavyweight matchup confirmed by reporter Dylan K. The weight class has not been formally announced, but both fighters compete in the upper echelons of MMA's heaviest division.
Kuniev, 34, enters the bout sitting at number 15 in the UFC heavyweight rankings, carrying a professional record of 13-3-1. The Russian fighter, who trains out of Gorets Fight Club, holds a 1-1 mark inside the UFC. Standing six-foot-four with a 76-inch reach, he is an active striker who lands 3.94 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent accuracy rate, giving him one of the sharper striking outputs in the division.
Fortune, 35, brings an 18-3-0 professional record to Baku and remains unbeaten through his UFC debut, making him 1-0 in the promotion. The six-foot orthodox fighter carries a 75-inch reach and distinguishes himself as a grappling-oriented heavyweight, averaging three takedowns per 15 minutes while landing two significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Kuniev's divisional ranking of 15 means a strong performance could push him further into heavyweight title contention picture.
- Fortune's unbeaten UFC record and high takedown output present a grappling threat to Kuniev's striking-heavy approach.
- A win for either man builds momentum on what is shaping up to be a significant UFC card in Azerbaijan.
- The stylistic contrast — Kuniev's volume striking against Fortune's takedown pressure — sets up a clear and compelling tactical battle.
