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Alexander Romanov vs Blagoy Ivanov

Alexander Romanov is 18-3-0; Blagoy Ivanov is 19-6-0 (1 NC). Blagoy Ivanov is 4 years older than Alexander Romanov. Alexander Romanov has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Blagoy Ivanov. Alexander Romanov is 3" · 8 cm taller than Blagoy Ivanov. They have met once: Alexander Romanov 1, Blagoy Ivanov 0.

Alexander Romanov
Moldova
Alexander Romanov
“King Kong” · 18-3-0
SUBSUBSUB
HeavyweightMet once
Blagoy Ivanov
Bulgaria
Blagoy Ivanov
“Baga” · 19-6-0 (1 NC)
DECUDUD
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Style & credentials

Alexander Romanov

No background on record

Camp · Lion Club · Moldova
Blagoy Ivanov

No background on record

Camp · AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · Bulgaria

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

72%
Head
80%
11%
Body
19%
16%
Leg
2%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Alexander Romanovlast 9 fights
64%12%24%
Blagoy Ivanovlast 3 fights
72%17%11%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alexander Romanov· from fights outside the UFC Blagoy Ivanov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.593.34
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Romanov · Average · better than 57% of UFC fightersBlagoy Ivanov · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.004.30
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Romanov · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fightersBlagoy Ivanov · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.680.62
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Romanov · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fightersBlagoy Ivanov · Below avg · better than 27% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
58%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Romanov · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fightersBlagoy Ivanov · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
45%62%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Romanov · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fightersBlagoy Ivanov · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.400.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Romanov · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersBlagoy Ivanov · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.59
Strikes landed / min
3.34
2.00
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.30
3.68 / 6.3
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.62 / 1.6
58%
Takedown accuracy
38%
45%
Takedown defence
62%
3:47
Control time / fight
1:25
1.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.10

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Alexander Romanov10 UFC fights · 328 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
32%104/266
6%19/28
11%35/36
Clinch
1%2/6
4%14/17
3%11/12
Ground
41%136/263
2%7/7
0%0/0
Blagoy Ivanov8 UFC fights · 422 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
69%291/880
18%78/94
2%8/8
Clinch
7%30/44
2%7/7
0%0/0
Ground
2%8/9
0%0/0
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Alexander RomanovBlagoy Ivanov

Frequently asked questions

Have Alexander Romanov and Blagoy Ivanov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov (Sat, Jul 1, 2023), where Alexander Romanov won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Alexander Romanov and Blagoy Ivanov?

Alexander Romanov is 18-3-0 and Blagoy Ivanov is 19-6-0 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Alexander Romanov or Blagoy Ivanov?

Alexander Romanov has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 73" · 185 cm for Blagoy Ivanov, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Alexander Romanov or Blagoy Ivanov?

Alexander Romanov is taller at 6'2" · 188 cm; Blagoy Ivanov stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Alexander Romanov or Blagoy Ivanov?

Blagoy Ivanov is 39 and Alexander Romanov is 35.

Who has more finishes, Alexander Romanov or Blagoy Ivanov?

Alexander Romanov has 19 wins inside the distance (5 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission); Blagoy Ivanov has 14 wins (8 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission).

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