UFC
Volkov enters with stronger recent résumé quality and a longer track record of handling ranked-level heavyweight opposition. Kuniev has shown promise since arriving in the UFC, but his sample is smaller and his level of competition is less established at the top end. Volkov’s recent work indicates he is still operating at a high level for the division, while Kuniev remains a live threat who can make the fight messy if he can force extended exchanges. No prior head-to-head matchup is available for these fighters.
No previous head-to-head matchup is available.
The projection is Alexander Volkov by decision. His path is the more reliable one here: manage range, win the cleaner striking moments, and avoid giving Kuniev the kind of chaotic fight that could flip the result. Kuniev has enough power and physicality to keep this interesting, but the better blend of experience, composure, and proven work against stronger heavyweights gives Volkov the slight edge on the scorecards.
