Rizvan Kuniev Stops Tyrell Fortune by Third‑Round TKO at UFC Abu Dhabi

Overview

• Kuniev defeated Tyrell Fortune by TKO at 1:12 of the third round at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
• The fight was dominated by Kuniev’s clinch work and repeated knees that staggered Fortune and opened a cut beside his eye before the finish.
• Fortune told his corner between rounds that a rib injury from a knee was making it hard to breathe, and he absorbed further body and head strikes before the referee stopped the bout.
• Pre‑fight analysis and betting markets favored Kuniev — MMA Junkie picked him by unanimous decision and FanDuel listed him as the heavy favorite — though the actual result was a third‑round stoppage.
• Both men came into the UFC with limited promotion experience and this win should move Kuniev up the heavyweight ladder while Fortune will need recovery time and reassessment before his next fight.