Curtis Blaydes will face Rizvan Kuniev at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as part of the UFC 313 undercard. This heavyweight battle promises intensely as these fighters with different styles meet shortly before Blaydes turns 34 and just before Kuniev celebrates his birthday.
Blaydes, known as "Razor," has a professional record of 18 wins and 5 losses, having turned pro in MMA after a standout career in wrestling where he captured an NJCAA National Championship. His last fight resulted in a loss to Tom Aspinall by KO. Kuniev, hailed from Dagestan, started his pro career showcasing strength with 12 wins and only two losses. He secured victory by TKO against Hugo Cunha recently.
Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Betting Odds
- Favorite: Curtis Blaydes : 1.3 (-330)
- Underdog: Rizvan Kuniev : 3.7 (+270)
| Method of victory | Curtis Blaydes | Rizvan Kuniev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.3 (+130) | 7.5 (+650) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+225) | 8.0 (+700) |
Curtis Blaydes is the strong favorite to win, with odds at 1.3 (-330). Rizvan Kuniev is the underdog at 3.7 (+270). Blaydes likely packs a knockout punch, offering odds of 2.3 (+130) for a KO/TKO/DQ victory. Kuniev winning by knockout has higher odds at 7.5 (+650). A decision win for Blaydes stands at 3.2 (+225), while Kuniev sits at longer odds of 8.0 (+700) to win on points or decision. The betting strongly favors Blaydes, whether by power or pivoting to points.
What time is Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev fight
Live coverage for the Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 9, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
How and where to watch the Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Fight
You can watch Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev via ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN, UFC Fight Pass |
| Canada | UFC Fight Pass |
| UK and Ireland | UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | UFC Fight Pass |
| India | UFC Fight Pass |
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