Curtis "Razor" Blaydes, a heavyweight fighter from the United States, faces Russia's Rizvan Kuniev at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Blaydes seeks redemption after losing his last match by KO to Tom Aspinall, while Kuniev enters the octagon confidently following a TKO win over Hugo Cunha.
Blaydes began his professional career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with 18 wins and 5 losses. He often faces top-level opponents like Derrick Lewis and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, indicating his readiness for this crucial match despite a recent setback. Kuniev holds a record of 12 wins and only 2 losses, emerging unscathed in terms of knockouts against him.
Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Betting Odds
- Favorite: Curtis Blaydes : 1.4 (-250)
- Underdog: Rizvan Kuniev : 3.2 (+220)
| 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) |
Curtis Blaydes stands as the favorite against Rizvan Kuniev with odds of 1.4 (-250). This means betting $250 on Blaydes earns $100 if he wins. Kuniev, as the underdog at 3.2 (+220), offers a chance to triple your stake. A $100 bet can return $320 upon victory.
Blaydes winning by knockout lists odds at 2.4 (+140). Conversely, Kuniev sees higher odds of 7.0 (+600) for a KO/TKO/DQ win. For decisions, Blaydes at 3.2 (+220) edges past Kuniev’s longer shot at 6.5 (+550).
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 |
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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