Volkov vs Kuniev · UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev

Scheduled · 24 Oct 2026 UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev UFC 333 · Main Card · 3 rounds · Abu Dhabi
Alexander
Volkov
Record Record: 40-11-0
Wins
40
Losses
11
Draws
0
24KO/TKO
4Sub
12Dec

Red corner

40-11-0
Record
14-3-1
Russia
Nationality
Russia
37
Age
33
2.01 m
Height — Volkov leads
1.93 m
203 cm
Reach — Volkov leads
193 cm
4.84
Sig. strikes landed / minStr / min — Volkov leadsSignificant strikes landed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter lands for every minute of fight time — a read on striking output and pace. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
4.32
70%
Finish rateFinish %Finish rateThe share of a fighter’s wins that ended inside the distance — by KO/TKO or submission — rather than going to the judges’ scorecards. Higher means more finishes.
Source pending
Rizvan
Kuniev
Record Record: 14-3-1
Wins
14
Losses
3
Draws
1
0KO/TKO
2Sub
5Dec

Blue corner

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40-11-0
Record
14-3-1
4-1 last 5
Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
3-1 (1 NC) last 5
Orthodox
StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
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24
Wins by KO/TKOKO wins
—
4
Wins by submissionSub wins — Volkov leads
2
2.90
Sig. strikes absorbed / minAbs / min — Kuniev leadsSignificant strikes absorbed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter takes for every minute of fight time. Lower is better — it means they get hit less often. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
2.22
54%
Striking defenseStrike def. — Volkov leadsStriking defenseThe percentage of opponents’ significant strikes that do not land — strikes slipped, blocked or evaded. Higher is better. Not the same as striking accuracy, which counts your own strikes that land. From UFC/FightMetric.
49%
69%
Takedown defenseTD def. — Kuniev leadsTakedown defenseThe percentage of opponents’ takedown attempts that are stuffed. Higher means harder to put on the mat. From UFC/FightMetric.
94%
13:09
Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
11:26
Global Fight Gym
Team
American Top Team

Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Numbers reflect the fighter data snapshot used for this page. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.

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Analysts

Independent analyst picks — analysts, fighters and betting desks — on this fight: who they pick, how, and the exact moment they say it. Tap any clip to hear it.

The Cage Doctor

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov

The Cage Doctor leans toward Volkov on his current run, citing his size, front kicks and striking. He respects Kuniev’s quick hands, grappling and athleticism.

* An early lean; Volkov’s takedown defence concerns him.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (1 calls)
The MMA Guru

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov

The MMA Guru leans toward Alexander Volkov in his early reaction to the Volkov–Kuniev booking. He calls it a strong matchup without giving a technical argument for the selection.

* An early selected lean in a card-announcement reaction.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 203 105
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 57 51
  • Round Accuracy 32.4% 12 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
View full track record (308 calls)
Chris Schweppe

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov · Dec

Schweppe explicitly selects Volkov by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 36 36
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 19 17
  • Round Accuracy 33.3% 8 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
View full track record (72 calls)
Fight Society

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov · Dec

Fight Society does not see Rizvan Kuniev taking Volkov down or grinding out three rounds and calls for Alexander Volkov by decision.

“I'm going to go Volkov decision.”

Analyst track record

No qualifying picks

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Analyst picks: The Cage Doctor picks Volkov; The MMA Guru picks Volkov; Chris Schweppe picks Volkov; Fight Society picks Volkov.

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The Cage Doctor1 resolved call
The Cage Doctor

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov

The Cage Doctor leans toward Volkov on his current run, citing his size, front kicks and striking. He respects Kuniev’s quick hands, grappling and athleticism.

* An early lean; Volkov’s takedown defence concerns him.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 100.0% 1
  • Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
  • Underdog AccuracyNo qualifying picks
View full track record (1 calls)
Volkov · to winUpcomingVolkovNot calledNot called
The MMA Guru308 resolved calls
The MMA Guru

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov

The MMA Guru leans toward Alexander Volkov in his early reaction to the Volkov–Kuniev booking. He calls it a strong matchup without giving a technical argument for the selection.

* An early selected lean in a card-announcement reaction.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 203 105
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 57 51
  • Round Accuracy 32.4% 12 25
  • Underdog Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
View full track record (308 calls)
Volkov · to winUpcomingVolkovNot calledNot called
Chris Schweppe72 resolved calls
Chris Schweppe

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov · Dec

Schweppe explicitly selects Volkov by decision.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 36 36
  • Method Accuracy 52.8% 19 17
  • Round Accuracy 33.3% 8 16
  • Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
View full track record (72 calls)
Volkov · DecUpcomingVolkovDecNot called
Fight Society
Fight Society

Current pick evidence

Picked: Alexander Volkov · Dec

Fight Society does not see Rizvan Kuniev taking Volkov down or grinding out three rounds and calls for Alexander Volkov by decision.

“I'm going to go Volkov decision.”

Analyst track record

No qualifying picks

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Volkov · DecUpcomingVolkovDecNot called

2 of 4 see it go the distance.

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