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UFC 333: Victory Never in Doubt As Alexander Volkov Tops Rizvan Kuniev

A pair of Russian juggernauts faced off on the UFC 333 main card on Saturday, as ex-Bellator champ Alexander Volkov took on countryman Rizvan Kuniev. Volkov had turned heads by crashing the UFC 333 press conference, asking Dana White what…

By Jay Anderson · Cageside Press

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:08 PM

Key Things to Know

Alexander Volkov defeated Rizvan Kuniev by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27 at UFC 333.
Volkov used his striking reach and steady output to control the distance across three rounds.
A late third-round takedown and rear-naked choke attempt firmly secured the final round for Volkov.

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Alexander Volkov defeated fellow Russian heavyweight Rizvan Kuniev via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC 333. The judges scored the contest 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27 in favor of the former Bellator champion, who celebrated his birthday with the victory.

Volkov utilized his height, reach, and kicking arsenal to keep Kuniev at bay across three rounds. After sealing the final frame with a takedown and submission attempts, Volkov reiterated his call to UFC CEO Dana White for a heavyweight title shot.

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UFC 333: Victory Never in Doubt As Alexander Volkov Tops Rizvan Kuniev

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