Rizvan Kuniev (1-1 in UFC) and Tyrell Fortune (1-0 in UFC) will face each other on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to Dylan K. Kuniev will be seeking to improve his UFC record after a split start in the promotion. Fortune, meanwhile, looks to build on his successful UFC debut. The bout represents an opportunity for both fighters to establish themselves in the UFC heavyweight division. Further official confirmation from the UFC is expected.
A heavyweight matchup between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune has been reported for UFC Baku on June 27, with the booking attributed to reporter Dylan K. Official confirmation from the UFC is still pending.
Kuniev, a 34-year-old Russian heavyweight out of Gorets Fight Club, carries a professional record of 13-3-1 and currently holds the No. 15 ranking in the UFC heavyweight division. He stands six-foot-four with a 76-inch reach and brings a measured, accurate striking game to the Octagon, landing 3.94 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent accuracy rate. His UFC tenure has been split — one win and one loss — and a victory in Baku would mark a meaningful step toward establishing himself among the division's contenders.
Fortune enters this bout off a successful UFC debut, improving his professional mark to 18-3-0. The 35-year-old orthodox heavyweight stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach. His game leans heavily on the grappling side, averaging three takedowns per 15 minutes, which gives him a clear path to controlling where the fight takes place. His striking output sits at two significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Kuniev's No. 15 divisional ranking means a win could push him further into contention, while a loss would set him back in a crowded heavyweight picture.
- Fortune's high takedown volume sets up a stark stylistic contrast with Kuniev's more active and accurate striking approach.
- With both fighters sitting at the edge of the top 15, the outcome will carry real weight for the loser's UFC future at heavyweight.
