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…

By Guilherme Cruz · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Rizvan Kuniev criticized the rankings regarding Alex Pereira's spot and called him out for his next fight.
Kuniev aims to defeat Alexander Volkov on the UFC 333 main card before pursuing Pereira.
The heavyweight bout between Volkov and Kuniev takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

The Story in 60 Seconds

UFC heavyweight Rizvan Kuniev is targeting a fight against Alex Pereira following his upcoming bout against Alexander Volkov at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Kuniev publicly questioned the promotional rankings, criticizing Pereira's heavyweight position as very strange as he outlined his desired path forward in the division.

The Russian heavyweight faces fourth-ranked Volkov on the main card of UFC 333 at Etihad Arena on October 24, 2026. Kuniev aims to defeat the veteran contender to set up a clash with the former two-division champion.

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Rizvan Kuniev blasts rankings for Alex Pereira’s ‘very strange’ spot, wants him next after Alexander Volkov at UFC 333

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