Rizvan Kuniev (1-1 in UFC) will face Tyrell Fortune (1-0 in UFC) on June 27 at UFC Baku. The fight was reported by Dylan K. as the source. Kuniev will be looking to bounce back and improve his UFC record against the undefeated Fortune in the promotional debut phase. The matchup represents an important opportunity for both fighters to establish momentum in the UFC. Both are still early in their UFC careers and looking to build winning streaks.
Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune have been scheduled to meet at heavyweight when the UFC touches down in Baku on June 27, with reporter Dylan K. breaking the news of the matchup.
Kuniev enters the fight sitting at 1-1 inside the octagon, part of an overall professional record of 13-3-1. The 34-year-old Russian, who trains out of Gorets Fight Club, stands six-foot-four at 193 cm with a 76-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He is currently ranked 15th in the heavyweight division and will be looking to return to the win column after dropping his most recent UFC outing. Kuniev produces a solid 3.94 significant strikes per minute and connects at a 54 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the sharper strikers in his weight class at this level.
Fortune comes in with a perfect 1-0 UFC mark and a professional record of 18-3-0. The 35-year-old orthodox heavyweight stands six feet tall at 183 cm with a 75-inch reach. He is still establishing himself in the promotion but brings a well-rounded game, averaging three takedowns per 15 minutes — a number that will present a clear threat to Kuniev's game plan. Fortune lands two significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate.
Why it matters
- Kuniev, ranked 15th at heavyweight, needs a win to hold his divisional standing while Fortune is looking to build momentum after a strong promotional debut.
- Fortune's elite takedown output of three per 15 minutes sets up a compelling wrestling-versus-striking dynamic against the taller, longer Kuniev.
- A victory for either man could push them toward the upper tier of a competitive UFC heavyweight division.
