Blagoi Ivanov will make his long-awaited Octagon debut this weekend when he meets former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC Boise.
While it may seem like a big test for a debuting heavyweight, Ivanov couldn’t be happier with the opportunity to face one of his most revered peers. And that’s not all too surprising when you know the Bulgarian has beaten Fedor Emelianenko in his field of expertise, sambo, and has also survived a life-threatening stabbing.
The former WSOF champion boasts a five-fight win streak coming into his promotional debut and is adamant that he will prove himself as one of the best his weight class has to offer under the new banner.