← UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
Rizvan Kuniev vs Alexander Volkov
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev · 2026-10-24
55.7%
Model
48.4%
Market
1.99
Odds
+7.3
Edge (pp)
provisional · 3 UFC fightsprovisional · 3 fights
Style Matchup
established · 19 UFC fightsestablished · 19 fights
STRIKING
P70
Striking Initiative
P98
P66
Volume
P94
P72
Striking Efficiency
P99
P54
Range Sniper
P90
P58
Kickboxing
P98
P92
Clinch Striking
P30
P26
Defensive Striking
P61
GRAPPLING / WRESTLING
P16
Wrestling
P36
P16
Pressure Wrestling
P5
P62
Top Control
P14
P14
Submission
P35
P25
Anti-Wrestling
P32
P82
Grappling Defense
P58
P27
Scrambler
P37
DAMAGE / FINISHING
P67
Power
P61
P45
Finisher
P55
P64
Damage Resistance
P86
· style, not skillFIGHT DYNAMICS· style, not skill
P11
Fast Starter
P95
P50
Pace
P43
P18
Late Fighter
P15
GLOBAL
P50
Versatility
P92
Current fighter profiles · percentiles vs current established UFC fighters (8+ fights).
Striking
KunievVolkov
3.74Landed / min5.08
2.60Absorbed / min3.06
48%Accuracy58%
48%Defense54%
0.36KD / 150.24
0.00KD abs / 150.12
Grappling / Wrestling
KunievVolkov
0.00TD / 150.61
0.00TD att / 150.98
—TD accuracy63%
92%TD defense69%
3:25Control / 151:24
0.00Sub att / 150.12
Targets
KunievVolkov
Head75%|59%
Body23%|22%
Leg3%|20%
Position
KunievVolkov
Distance60%|84%
Clinch40%|8%
Ground1%|7%
Ranking evolution Kuniev Volkov
AI Matchup Analysis
Generated by an LLM from structured matchup data. It does not determine the model's win probability.
Rizvan Kuniev
Kuniev comes in on a 2-fight win streak with a 14-3 overall mark and 2-1 in the UFC, his last win over the No. 22-ranked opponent. His recent fights carry real finishing momentum and knockout power, with striking volume trending upward, and he's shown he can defend takedowns to keep things standing.
Alexander Volkov
Volkov brings a deep 40-11 record and 14-5 UFC mark, winning four of his last five, most recently over the No. 8-ranked opponent. He owns a sizeable frame with a 10 cm reach advantage, and his striking carries a slight edge in volume and sustained pressure.
Matchup Read
Early on, Kuniev's recent power and finishing threat make the opening exchanges dangerous for Volkov, especially if he can close the 10 cm reach gap and get inside. Stretch the fight out, though, and Volkov's length and higher output let him fight behind his jab and accumulate from range. Kuniev's takedown defense keeps this standing, which plays into the striking battle where Volkov's reach and pressure set the terms.
What to Watch
- Early striking: whether Kuniev can breach the reach gap and land with the power he's shown in recent fights.
- Range control: how well Volkov keeps Kuniev at the end of his jab and dictates distance behind his length.
- If it drags on: does Volkov's volume and pressure start piling up as the fight extends past the first exchanges.