Curtis "Razor" Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev face off in the Heavyweight undercard matchup at UFC on ABC 8. The fight unfolds at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan, as both fighters aim to secure a win and climb the ranks.
Blaydes hails from the United States with an extensive career highlighted by 18 wins, 13 of those by knockout. He's looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Tom Aspinall. Kuniev, from Russia, holds 12 victories including six KOs and is coming off a powerful TKO win against Hugo Cunha.
What time is Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev fight
Live coverage for the Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. 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, June 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 06:00 AM |
The UFC on ABC 8 event will take place on June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event will start at 03:00 PM EST.
Curtis Blaydes will face Shamil Kuniev in a heavyweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Jamahal Hill versus Khalil Rountree.
The event is part of the UFC on ABC 8 tournament. It promises an exciting lineup of fights. Viewers should note that the timing of individual fights may vary depending on how long earlier matches last.
Fighters Details
Curtis "Razor" Blaydes faces Rizvan Kuniev with no belts or titles on the line.
Curtis Blaydes
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 18 / 5 / 0
Blaydes, from the U.S., has a professional record of 18 wins, mostly by knockout, and 5 losses all by knockout. His latest fight ended in a loss to Tom Aspinall via KO. Aspinall's strong win-loss record emphasizes Blaydes' vulnerability against heavy hitters, suggesting Kuniev's striking ability could pose problems for Blaydes.
Rizvan Kuniev
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 120.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 2 / 1
Kuniev hails from Russia with a record of 12 wins and only 2 losses. He recently delivered a TKO victory over Hugo Cunha. Given Cunha’s balanced fight history, Kuniev's strength should challenge Blaydes effectively.
Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Betting Odds
- Favorite: Curtis Blaydes : 1.4 (-270)
- Underdog: Rizvan Kuniev : 3.3 (+230)
| Method of victory | Curtis Blaydes | Rizvan Kuniev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.4 (+140) | 7.0 (+600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+220) | 6.5 (+550) |
How and where to watch the Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Fight
You can watch Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Fight Card
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree
- Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Tofiq Musayev vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta
- Muhammadjon Naimov vs Bogdan Grad
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Azat Maksum
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
- Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Mohammed Usman
- Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott
- Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula
