The scheduled bout between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune will not take place in Baku, as the original source provided incorrect information. According to Vestnik MMA, the Russian fighter Kuniev will instead compete in his next bout in July. The correction comes after initial reports suggested the fight would happen at the Baku event. Details about the July fight have not been provided.
A previously announced heavyweight matchup between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune has been pulled from an upcoming event in Baku, with Vestnik MMA reporting that the original information behind the booking was incorrect.
Kuniev, a 34-year-old Russian heavyweight ranked 15th in his division, will instead return to action in July, though no opponent or event details have been confirmed. Fighting out of Gorets Fight Club, the six-foot-four orthodox striker carries a professional record of 13-3-1 and brings notable output to his fights, landing 3.94 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent accuracy rate. He also averages nearly one takedown per 15 minutes, making him a credible threat in multiple areas.
Fortune, aged 35 and standing six feet tall with a 75-inch reach, holds an 18-3-0 record. He averages three takedowns per 15 minutes, making him one of the more active grapplers in the heavyweight division, and lands two significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Kuniev, ranked 15th at heavyweight, loses a potentially meaningful matchup that could have affected his divisional standing.
- Fortune is left without an opponent and will need a new booking to maintain momentum.
- The cancellation stems from a sourcing error rather than any withdrawal by either fighter, leaving both men available for rescheduled or replacement bouts.
Kuniev's July timeline remains the only concrete detail to emerge from the correction, with specifics on his next opponent still outstanding.
