Rizvan Kuniev (1-1 UFC) will face Tyrell Fortune (1-0 UFC) on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to Dylan K. Kuniev has one win and one loss in the UFC, while Fortune is coming off his debut victory. The matchup pits two fighters looking to establish themselves in the UFC heavyweight division. Both fighters have limited UFC experience, making this an important bout for their respective promotional futures. The fight is expected to be officially announced soon.
Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune have been booked to meet in the heavyweight division at UFC Baku on June 27, according to reporter Dylan K, with an official announcement expected shortly.
Kuniev enters the bout holding a 13-3-1 professional record and sits at number 15 in the UFC heavyweight rankings. The 34-year-old Russian, who trains out of Gorets Fight Club, carries a 1-1 mark inside the octagon. Standing six-foot-four with a 76-inch reach, Kuniev is an active striker who lands 3.94 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent accuracy rate. He also adds a takedown threat, averaging nearly one per 15 minutes.
Fortune brings an 18-3-0 professional record into the contest and is riding the momentum of an unbeaten UFC debut. The 35-year-old stands six feet tall with a 75-inch reach and comes in as an orthodox striker who lands at 50 percent accuracy. Where Fortune distinguishes himself is on the ground, averaging three takedowns per 15 minutes — a rate that gives him a clear avenue to control where this fight takes place.
Why it matters
- Kuniev's ranking at 15 means a strong performance could push him into the top-ten conversation in a division where positions shift quickly.
- Fortune's superior takedown volume sets up a sharp stylistic contrast against Kuniev's striking output and accuracy.
- Both men have limited UFC tenure, giving this contest genuine career-defining weight for whoever comes out on top.
- A win for either fighter at a high-profile international event like UFC Baku would significantly raise their profile within the promotion.
