Rizvan Kuniev targets Alex Pereira after UFC 333 bout with Volkov
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Rizvan Kuniev confronts Alexander Volkov at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 28. Kuniev aims for victory to position himself for a title shot, targeting Alex Pereira as his next opponent. He criticized Pereira's ranking at No. 3 in the heavyweight division, questioning the logic behind it following Pereira's previous loss. Kuniev expressed a desire to fight Pereira rather than countryman Sergei Pavlovich, considering the media exposure a win over Pereira would provide.
- •Kuniev faces Volkov at UFC 333 on October 28.
- •A victory could lead Kuniev to a title shot.
- •Kuniev criticizes Pereira's No. 3 ranking in the heavyweight division.
- •Pereira is set to face Sergei Pavlovich on December 12 at UFC 335.
- •Kuniev prefers facing Pereira for media exposure.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rizvan Kuniev blasts rankings for Alex Pereira’s ‘very strange’ spot, wants him next after Alexander Volkov at UFC 333
"Rizvan Kuniev faces off with Alexander Volkov at UFC 333
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