One fighter transported to hospital following violent UFC 333
Heavyweight fighter Rizvan Kuniev was hospitalized for precautionary evaluation following a loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC 333. The fighter sustained leg damage during the three-round bout in Abu Dhabi.
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Following UFC 333 last night (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026) inside Etihad Arena on "Fight Island" in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, promotion officials confirmed to MMAmania.com that one fighter was transported to a local hospital for precautionary evaluation after sustaining damage in his bout.
That fighter was Top 10-ranked Heavyweight Rizvan Kuniev .
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 24: Rizvan Kuniev of Russia prepares to face Alexander Volkov of Russia in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 333 event at Etihad Arena on October 24, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Kuniev (15-4-1) was transported for precautionary X-rays on his leg following his unanimous decision loss to top contender Alexander Volkov .
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