Curtis "Razor" Blaydes faces Rizvan Kuniev at the Baku Crystal Hall tonight. Set under the lights of Azerbaijan, this heavyweight fight is part of UFC on ABC 8's undercard.
Blaydes turned pro in 2014 and has a record of 18 wins and five losses. His last bout ended in a KO loss to England's Tom Aspinall. With victories mostly via knockout, Curtis remains a formidable adversary against Kuniev whose solid wrestling might test his endurance. He must keep his guard up tonight to navigate Kuniev’s aggressive striking style.
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 takes place today, June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The action begins at 3:00 PM EST.
Curtis Blaydes will face Shamil Kuniev in a heavyweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard. The main event features Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree.
The schedule may change based on how long each fight lasts. Keep an eye on the timings as ring walk times can vary.
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 Betting Odds
- Favorite: Curtis Blaydes : 1.4 (-225)
- Underdog: Rizvan Kuniev : 3.2 (+220)
| Method of victory | Curtis Blaydes | Rizvan Kuniev |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.5 (+145) | 7.0 (+600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.2 (+220) | 6.2 (+525) |
Curtis Blaydes is favored with odds of 1.4 (-225). This suggests he's the stronger pick. Rizvan Kuniev stands as the underdog, offering a chance at 3.2 (+220). Blaydes has a higher likelihood to win by KO/TKO/DQ at 2.5 (+145) versus Kuniev’s 7.0 (+600). If the fight goes to points or decision, Blaydes is preferred at 3.2 (+220) over Kuniev’s odds of 6.2 (+525). Bettors see more profit potential in backing Kuniev but believe Blaydes will likely emerge victorious overall.
Fighters Details
Curtis Blaydes
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 18 / 5 / 0
Rizvan Kuniev
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 120.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 2 / 1
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
