Rizvan Kuniev (UFC 1-1) and Tyrell Fortune (UFC 1-0) will compete on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to Dylan K. Both fighters are relatively new to the UFC roster, with Kuniev having two promotional appearances and Fortune coming off his debut victory. The matchup represents an opportunity for both fighters to establish themselves in the organization. No weight class was specified in the announcement. The post suggests this is confirmed rather than just being discussed.
Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune have been booked to meet at UFC Baku on June 27, adding a heavyweight contest to the card as both men look to build momentum inside the octagon.
Kuniev, who holds a professional record of 13-3-1, is ranked 15th in the UFC heavyweight division. The 34-year-old Russian trains out of Gorets Fight Club and stands six-foot-four with a 76-inch reach. In his two promotional appearances, Kuniev has shown an active striking game, landing 3.94 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent accuracy rate — numbers that place him among the more precise heavyweights on the roster.
Fortune enters the bout at 18-3-0, coming off a victory in his UFC debut. The 35-year-old stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach and brings a markedly different approach to the fight. He averages three takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a serious grappling threat despite a more measured striking output of two significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Both fighters are early in their UFC tenures and a win could push either man toward the ranked heavyweights
- Kuniev's striking volume and accuracy will be tested against Fortune's takedown-heavy game plan, setting up a clear striker-versus-wrestler dynamic
- At 34 and 35 respectively, each man is in a critical window to establish himself at the top level of the division
