Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Alexander Romanov def. Blagoy Ivanov (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States
Alexander Romanov defeated Blagoy Ivanov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov, held Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas.
Fight stats
Alexander Romanov
Blagoy Ivanov
0
Knockdowns
0
85 of 154
Significant strikes
44 of 108
55%
Sig. strike accuracy
41%
104 of 180
Total strikes
44 of 108
2 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
67%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:53
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
52 of 121
Head
38 of 102
11 of 11
Body
5 of 5
22 of 22
Leg
1 of 1
74 of 137
Distance
44 of 108
4 of 4
Clinch
0 of 0
7 of 13
Ground
0 of 0
By round
ROUND 1
0
KD
0
17 of 31
Sig. str.
13 of 29
17 of 31
Total str.
13 of 29
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:07
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
22 of 41
Sig. str.
9 of 28
38 of 64
Total str.
9 of 28
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:43
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
46 of 82
Sig. str.
22 of 51
49 of 85
Total str.
22 of 51
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:03
Ctrl
0:00
Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexander Romanov vs Blagoy Ivanov?
Alexander Romanov defeated Blagoy Ivanov by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov, held Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Meta Apex, Las Vegas.
Referee
Kerry Hatley
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Alexander Romanov 60%40% Blagoy Ivanov
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
18-3-0
Record
19-6-0 (1 NC)
1615
Elo rating
1543
1
Win Streak
0
35
Age
39
6'2"
188 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Southpaw
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Moldova
Nationality
Bulgaria
Striking Profile
3.78
SLpM
3.25
51%
Str. Acc.
40%
2.13
SApM
4.20
54%
Str. Def.
53%
Grappling Profile
4.49
TD Avg.
0.69
55%
TD Acc.
40%
28%
TD Def.
61%
0.90
Sub. Avg.
0.10
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Alexander Romanov · 3-2
- WPFL Chicago: Pettis vs. McKeeSat, Apr 11, 2026Submission · R2 · 3:10 · Heavyweight
- LPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 FinalsThu, Aug 21, 2025Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 4: First RoundThu, May 1, 2025Submission · R1 · 1:53 · Heavyweight
- WUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs AlbaziSat, Nov 2, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- L
Blagoy Ivanov · 1-4
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2024 Regular SeasonThu, Apr 4, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs MagomedovSat, Jul 1, 2023Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs SpivacSun, Feb 5, 2023Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WUFC 274: Oliveira vs GaethjeSat, May 7, 2022Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Woodley vs BurnsSat, May 30, 2020Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 11 fights · 8 fights
36.0
Avg sig. strikes
52.8
2.64
Avg takedowns
0.75
4:20
Avg control time
1:23
85
Career high strikes
73
6
Career high TDs
3
Strike Distribution
Alexander Romanov
Strike target
Blagoy Ivanov
76%
Head
78%
10%
Body
20%
14%
Leg
2%
Alexander Romanov
Strike position
Blagoy Ivanov
40%
Distance
89%
11%
Clinch
9%
50%
Ground
2%