Blagoy Ivanov "Baga"
Blagoy Ivanov, known as "Baga", is a mixed martial artist from Bulgaria competing in the UFC Heavyweight division. Blagoy Ivanov holds a professional record of 19-6-0, including 3-5-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 3 by decision. Blagoy Ivanov stands 5'11", has a 73-inch reach, and is 36 years old. Blagoy Ivanov is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Blagoy Ivanov profile
| Division | Heavyweight |
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| Professional record | 19-6-0 |
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| UFC record | 3-5-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Not Fighting |
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| Country | Bulgaria |
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| Age | 36 |
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| Date of birth | 1986-10-09 |
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| Height | 5'11" |
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| Reach | 73" |
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| Leg reach | 42" |
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| Last weigh-in | 257.2 lbs |
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| Current streak | L2 |
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| Total octagon time | 2h 10m |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.25 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.2 |
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| Striking accuracy | 41% |
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| Striking defense | 53% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.12 |
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| Strikes to the head | 78% |
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| Strikes to the body | 20% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 2% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.69 |
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| Takedown defense | 62% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.12 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 26.48 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 0 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 3 |
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Blagoy Ivanov UFC fight history
Sources and methodology
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