Blagoy Ivanov vs Kennedy Nzechukwu
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
19-7-0Record14-6-1
HeavyweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'11"Height6'5"
73"Reach83"
258 lbsWeight205 lbs
SK Absolute BulgariaTeamFortis MMA
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.
If they win+16→ 1698
If they lose-16→ 1666
If they win+16→ 1701
If they lose-16→ 1669
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.
1688 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1646 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Blagoy IvanovKennedy Nzechukwu
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Kennedy Nzechukwu70%
Blagoy Ivanov 30%Elo baseline: 50%
The Combat Edge model makes Kennedy Nzechukwu a 70% favorite over Blagoy Ivanov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).
Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1682 vs 1685), separated by just 3 points.
Blagoy Ivanov enters on a 3-fight loss streak.
Blagoy Ivanov finishes 63% of wins inside the distance, Kennedy Nzechukwu 79%.
Kennedy Nzechukwu carries a 10-inch reach advantage.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.