Tonight, Curtis `Razor` Blaydes takes on Rizvan Kuniev in a heavyweight bout at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. This fight is featured on the undercard of UFC on ABC 8.
Blaydes began his professional career in 2014, holding a record of 18 wins and 5 losses. His previous fight resulted in a knockout defeat against Tom Aspinall. Known for his numerous knockout victories, Blaydes presents a significant challenge, while Kuniev`s strong wrestling could test his stamina. Blaydes will need to be wary of Kuniev`s aggressive striking tonight.
Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Fight Time
Live coverage for the main card of UFC on ABC 8 is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Consult the table below to find the start time adjusted for your local time zone.
| 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 overall event action begins at 3:00 PM EST.
Curtis Blaydes will face Shamil Kuniev in a heavyweight bout as part of the undercard. The main event features Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on the duration of previous fights. Keep an eye on timings as ring walk times can vary.
How and Where to Watch the Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Fight
You can watch the Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev fight via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
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 the favored fighter with odds of 1.4 (-225), indicating he is expected to win. Rizvan Kuniev is the underdog at 3.2 (+220). Blaydes has better odds for a win by KO/TKO/DQ at 2.5 (+145) compared to Kuniev’s 7.0 (+600). If the fight goes to a decision, Blaydes is still favored at 3.2 (+220) over Kuniev’s odds of 6.2 (+525). While backing Kuniev offers higher potential returns, betting markets suggest Blaydes is the likely victor.
Fighter Details
Curtis Blaydes
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 118.8 kg
- Total Fights: 23
- Record: 18 / 5 / 0 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
Rizvan Kuniev
- Nationality: Russia
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 120.2 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 12 / 2 / 1 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Fight Card (Partial)
The full fight card for UFC on ABC 8 includes:
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree (Main Event)
- 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
