Rizvan Kuniev secures victory at UFC Abu Dhabi, reflects on performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Rizvan Kuniev earned his second victory in the UFC with a stoppage win over Tyrell Fortune at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25. After a competitive bout, Kuniev finished Fortune in the third round, which earned the fight a Fight of the Night bonus. Despite the win, Kuniev expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, noting areas for improvement as he pursues championship goals. He stated his intention to learn from mistakes and work towards being a top contender in the heavyweight division.
- •Kuniev won against Fortune via third-round stoppage.
- •The fight was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
- •Kuniev is now 2-1 in the UFC.
- •He admitted to making mistakes during the fight.
- •Kuniev aims to improve as he pursues a championship.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Rizvan Kuniev won a UFC Fight of the Night bonus; he still wasn’t happy
"Rizvan Kuniev bagged his second win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, getting his hand raised at UFC Abu Dhabi, but he isn’t entirely content with his performance.
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