Blagoy Ivanov
Profile:
Blagoy Ivanov
“Bagata”
#13 UFC Heavyweight Contender
Birthdate:October 9, 1986
Birthplace:Sofia, Bulgaria
Height:5 ft 11 in
Weight Class:Heavyweight
Weight:256 lb
Reach:73 in
STATS & RECORDS
WINS(18)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
LOSSES(4)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Team/Gym | Sk Absolute Bulgaria |
| Age | 34 |
| Octagon Debut | Jan. 12, 2021 |
| Arm Reach | 73 in |
| Leg Reach | 42 in |
| Last Fight | May 30, 2020 |
| Next Fight | NA |
Fights
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LOSS
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Blagoy Ivanov
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UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns
May 30, 2020
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Blagoy Ivanov
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UFC 244
Nov 2, 2019
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
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UFC 238
Jun 8, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
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UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos
Mar 9, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Blagoy Ivanov
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UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov
Jul 14, 2018
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Decision (unanimous)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Caio Alencar
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PFL: Fight Night
Nov 2, 2017
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Shawn Jordan
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WSOF 35
Mar 18, 2017
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 1:43
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Josh Copeland
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WSOF 31
Jun 17, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Derrick Mehmen
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WSOF 24
Oct 17, 2015
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TKO (punches)
R2 – 4:33
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Smealinho Rama
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WSOF 21
Jun 5, 2015
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Submission (guillotine choke)
R3 – 1:17
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LOSS
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Blagoy Ivanov
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Bellator 120
May 17, 2014
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 1:08
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Lavar Johnson
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Bellator 116
Apr 11, 2014
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Submission (americana)
R1 – 4:08
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Rich Hale
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Bellator 111
Mar 7, 2014
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Keith Bell
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Bellator 109
Nov 22, 2013
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 3:59
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Manny Lara
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Bellator 99
Sep 13, 2013
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Submission (standing guillotine choke)
R1 – 1:17
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
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Chekhov MMA Tournament
Dec 24, 2011
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TKO (retirement)
R3 – 3:33
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Zak Jensen
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Bellator 52
Oct 1, 2011
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Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
R2 – 2:35
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
William Penn
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Bellator 38
Mar 26, 2011
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:58
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Svetoslav Zahariev
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Real Pain Challenge 9
Oct 9, 2010
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 3:33
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Kazuyuki Fujita
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World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9
Aug 2, 2009
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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NC
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Blagoy Ivanov
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Real Pain Challenge 2
May 17, 2008
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NC (ring broke)
R1 – 0:55
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Yancho Dimitrov
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Real Pain Challenge 1
Mar 9, 2008
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:31
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WIN
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Blagoy Ivanov
Kamen Georgiev
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Fitness Mania
Oct 13, 2007
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TKO (corner stoppage)
R1 – 5:00
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