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Alexander Volkov beats Rizvan Kuniev and renews UFC title-shot call
Alexander Volkov beat Rizvan Kuniev by decision at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on Volkov’s birthday.
The three judges scored the fight 30-27 and 29-28, and it went the full distance.
Volkov controlled much of the action with his distance, while Kuniev landed powerful attacks.
The win extended Volkov’s run to seven victories since he was submitted by Tom Aspinall in March 2022, excluding his rematch loss to Ciryl Gane.
Earlier in fight week, Volkov asked UFC president Dana White how to get a heavyweight title shot during a press conference where White appeared confused by the question.
After the win, Volkov repeated his request for a fight for the belt.
The sources do not say whether the UFC will grant him a title fight.
Alexander Volkov defeated Rizvan Kuniev by unanimous decision at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
The heavyweight bout went the full three rounds.
The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27 and 29–28 for Volkov.
After the win, Volkov again called for a fight for the heavyweight title.
- Who
- Alexander Volkov and Rizvan Kuniev, Russian heavyweight fighters.
- What
- Volkov won by unanimous decision after three rounds.
- When
- October 24, 2026.
- Where
- UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- Volkov called for a title fight after the win.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Volkov attended the pre-fight press conference and called for a heavyweight title shot.
Volkov defeated Kuniev by unanimous decision at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
- Event
- UFC 333
- Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Result
- Volkov defeated Kuniev by unanimous decision
- Judges’ scores
- 30–27, 30–27, 29–28
- Bout length
- Three rounds
4 sources
Alexander Volkov repeats Dana White question from awkward press conference after UFC 333 win
Александр Волков победил Ризвана Куниева на турнире UFC 333 в Абу‑Даби
Дана Уайт ответил, действительно ли не узнал Волкова на пресс-конференции перед UFC 333
Волков перебил сильного российского бойца и потребовал титульник