Rizvan Kuniev scored a TKO win over Tyrell Fortune at UFC Abu Dhabi, finishing a heavyweight bout that had largely been going his way on the feet. The stoppage came after Fortune told his corner he was dealing with a rib injury, and he was then sent back out before Kuniev closed the show.
The fight was described as a strong striking performance from Kuniev, who repeatedly got the better of the exchanges before finally forcing the finish. It added another notable UFC result for the heavyweight, who continued to show why he is viewed as a promising name in the division.
With the victory, Kuniev moved to 15-3-1 in MMA and 3-1 in the UFC. The result at UFC Fight Night 282 underlined his ability to pressure opponents and turn sustained offense into a stoppage.
For Fortune, the rib issue became part of the story as the bout progressed toward its end. For Kuniev, the TKO in Abu Dhabi stood out as another step forward and a convincing performance in front of the UFC audience.
