Fighter

Nikola Zlatev

"The Doctor"

8-13-0

BulgariaLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-10

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Nikola Zlatev holds a professional MMA record of 8-13-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 22 bouts on record. Nikola Zlatev has won 9 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. Nikola Zlatev also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: February 25, 2023. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
DOB: 1993-10-01
Age: 32
Team: Viking Gym Varna
Nationality: Bulgaria
Birthplace: Bulgaria

Career history

WIN
vs Maxim Soroka
Viking Free Fight· Mar 14, 2026· 8-13
TKO
LOSS
vs Frankie Rollandt
Golden Belts 37· Nov 29, 2025· Catchweight· 8-12 vs 6-9
UD
LOSS
vs Ourouzmag Magkeyev
UC 5· Sep 27, 2025· 8-11 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:13
WIN
vs Cédric Severac
King's of Kenpokan· Jun 7, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 7-11 vs 13-20-1
UD
LOSS
vs Sofiane Aïssaoui
UC 4· Feb 1, 2025· Middleweight· 7-10 vs 10-6
TKO
WIN
vs Jack Rolinski×2Title bout · Title win #2
Forza 13: Rise of Champions· Nov 9, 2024· Middleweight· 6-10 vs 1-6
SUB
R1 · 2:00
WIN
vs Mehmed Mehmedov
Noto Fight Night 4· Oct 18, 2024· Welterweight· 5-10 vs 1-3
TKO
LOSS
vs Miroslav Milkov
Max Fight 58· May 25, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 5-9 vs 3-3
TKO
WIN
vs Kes Mamba
Forza 12: New Beginnings· Apr 27, 2024· Middleweight· 4-9 vs 9-29
SUB
R2 · 1:27
-
vs Miroslav Milkov
RPC 6· Dec 23, 2023· Middleweight· 4-9 vs 2-3
-
LOSS
vs Shaun Lomas
Forza 11: Zero Tolerance· Oct 1, 2023· Middleweight· 4-8 vs 27-86-1
SUB
R3 · 0:40
LOSS
vs Shaun Lomas
Forza Fighting Championship 10· May 28, 2023· Middleweight· 4-7 vs 26-86-1
SUB
R2 · 4:30
LOSS
vs Eric Spicely
OKTAGONFABRIQ 2: Boráros vs. Medvedovski· Feb 25, 2023· 86 kg Catchweight· 4-6 vs 12-8
SUB
R1 · 0:54
LOSS
vs Mario Mingaj
Venator FC 13· Dec 17, 2022· Middleweight· 4-5 vs 3-0
UD
LOSS
vs Michal Plesník
OKTAGONFABRIQ MMA: Ryšavý vs. Lengál· Nov 5, 2022· Middleweight· 4-4 vs 1-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pencho Dochev
Real Pain Challenge Battle for the Docks· Jul 29, 2022· Middleweight· 3-4 vs 0-2
SUB
R2 · 2:10
LOSS
vs Romain Debienne
Gladiator Fighting Arena 13· Apr 2, 2022· Middleweight· 3-3 vs 5-4
UD
LOSS
vs Will Currie
Cage Warriors 131· Dec 10, 2021· Middleweight· 3-2 vs 5-2
SUB
R1 · 2:19
LOSS
vs Kenneth Richardson
Full Contact Contender 26· Aug 28, 2021· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Saimo Ramos×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFL 5: Next Gen· Apr 17, 2021· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 4:36
WIN
vs Christian Babute
UFL 4: The Culture· Nov 28, 2020· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Callum Morris
WCFC 4· Mar 14, 2020· Middleweight· 0-1 vs 2-0
SUB
LOSS
vs Kyle McClurkin
Cage Conflict 3· Mar 7, 2020· Middleweight· 0-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 2:37

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1437▲8
Peak: 1592Apr 17, 2021
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Nikola Zlatev fight next?

Nikola Zlatev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Nikola Zlatev's record?

Nikola Zlatev's professional MMA record is 8-13-0.

Who is Nikola Zlatev fighting next?

Nikola Zlatev's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Nikola Zlatev fight last?

Nikola Zlatev most recently fought Eric Spicely at FABRIQ 2: Boráros vs. Medvedovski on Saturday, February 25, 2023, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Nikola Zlatev fight in?

Nikola Zlatev fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Nikola Zlatev have?

Nikola Zlatev has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Nikola Zlatev?

Nikola Zlatev is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How old is Nikola Zlatev?

Nikola Zlatev is 32 years old (born Oct 1, 1993).

Where is Nikola Zlatev from?

Nikola Zlatev is from Bulgaria.

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