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Combat Edge Intelligence

Alexander Poppeck vs Blagoy Ivanov

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

21-6-0Record19-7-0
Light HeavyweightDivisionHeavyweight
6'2"Height5'11"
75"Reach73"
205 lbsWeight258 lbs
Munich Top TeamTeamSK Absolute Bulgaria

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Alexander PoppeckNow 1672
If they win+12→ 1684
If they lose-12→ 1660
Blagoy IvanovNow 1683
If they win+15→ 1698
If they lose-17→ 1666

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1548 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1689 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

4.01
Sig. strikes / min
3.25
58%
Strike accuracy
41%
9.81
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.20
33%
Strike defense
53%
0
Takedown avg.
0.69
0%
Takedown accuracy
40%
0%
Takedown defense
62%
0
Submission avg.
0.12

Trajectory

Alexander PoppeckBlagoy Ivanov
1650170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

13 (65%)
KO/TKO
6 (32%)
1 (5%)
Submission
6 (32%)
6 (30%)
Decision
7 (37%)

Combat Edge model read

Blagoy Ivanov61%
Alexander Poppeck 39%Elo baseline: 52%

The Combat Edge model makes Blagoy Ivanov a 61% favorite over Alexander Poppeck in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (52%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1672 vs 1683), separated by just 11 points.

Blagoy Ivanov enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Alexander Poppeck finishes 70% of wins inside the distance, Blagoy Ivanov 63%.

Alexander Poppeck carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.