Rizvan Kuniev has announced his intention to fight Alex Pereira next after his upcoming bout against Alexander Volkov at UFC 333. Kuniev criticized Pereira's ranking in the UFC heavyweight division, calling it very strange. Alexander Volkov, Kuniev's opponent at UFC 333, has addressed Pereira's past steroid use, stating that Pereira's success was due to his own achievements. Kuniev's comments have sparked interest ahead of his fight with Volkov.