Stanoy Tabakov (Bulgarian: Станой Табаков) is a Bulgarian bare-knuckle boxer, currently competing in the cruiserweight division in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).[1] He was formerly a combat sambo competitor and mixed martial artist[3] in the heavyweight division.

Stanoy Tabakov
BornBulgaria
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)[1][2]
DivisionHeavyweight (2010–2014)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StyleSambo
Fighting out ofBulgaria
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins5
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Combat Sambo
Representing  Bulgaria
European Sambo Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Minsk +100 kg
World Sambo Championships
Silver medal – second place 2010 Tashkent +100 kg

Background

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During his time as a combat sambo competitor, he became a bronze medalist at the 2010 European Sambo Championships in Minsk, Belarus.[4]

During the 2010 World Sambo Championships,[5] held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between November 4–8, Tabakov became a silver medalist in the +100 kg category.[6] He was defeated only by Russian combat sambo competitor "Baby Fedor" Kiril Sidelnikov.

Mixed martial arts career

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In his MMA debut at "RPC - Domination" on April 10, 2010, Tabakov lost by knockout in the first round.[7]

On December 18, 2010, at Maxfight Warriors XVIII, Tabakov was defeated by Nedyalko Karadzhov in the first round by technical knockout as a result of punches.[8]

After losing his first two bouts, he was able to win the next five fights including main eventing "Arena MMA Plovdiv - Fight Night 3" on September 20, 2014, against Hristo Yordanov where he won his final MMA fight by an armbar submission.[9][2]

Bare-knuckle boxing

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Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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Tabakov made his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut at BKFC 58: Bulgaria against Petr Beranek on March 22, 2024, and won by knockout in the first round.[10]

Tabakov headlined BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle in a cruiserweight main event against Paul Venis on June 8, 2024.[11] He lost by way of technical knockout in the third round.[12]

Personal life

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Tabakov has a son and daughter.[2]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
7 matches 5 wins 2 losses
By knockout 2 2
By submission 2 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–2 Hristo Yordanov Submission (armbar) Arena MMA Plovdiv - Fight Night 3 September 20, 2014 2 1:52 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Win 4–2 Mario Dakis KO (punch) CL - Combat League July 28, 2014 2 4:17 Xanthi, Greece
Win 3–2 Zoran Vitanov Decision (unanimous) Arena MMA Plovdiv - Fight Night 1 May 7, 2014 3 5:00 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Win 2–2 Angel Karashev KO (punch) Twins MMA 1 June 8, 2013 1 2:53 Sofia, Bulgaria
Win 1–2 Encho Angelov Submission (keylock) DOTC - Day of the Champions December 27, 2012 2 3:00 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Loss 0–2 Nedyalko Karadjov TKO (punches) Maxfight - Warriors 18 December 17, 2010 1 4:01 Sofia, Bulgaria
Loss 0–1 Kamen Georgiev TKO (punches) RPC - Domination April 10, 2010 1 0:00 Sofia, Bulgaria

Bare-knuckle boxing record

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Professional record breakdown
2 matches 1 win 1 loss
By knockout 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Paul Venis TKO BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle June 8, 2024 3 0:47 Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Win 1–0 Petr Beranek KO BKFC 58 March 22, 2024 1 1:24 Sofia, Bulgaria

References

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  1. ^ a b "Stanoy Tabakov". Sherdog. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Stanoy Tabakov". BKFC. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Кобрата Табаков потроши фен на Левски (ВИДЕО)". Bsport (in Bulgarian). November 6, 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  4. ^ "2010 Чемпионат Европы по самбо". November 10, 2010.
  5. ^ Украинцы завоевали шесть медалей на чемпионате мира по самбо. Podrobnosti (in Russian). November 10, 2010. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
  6. ^ "XXXIV Чемпионат мира по самбо среди взрослых". May 17, 2010.
  7. ^ "RPC - Domination". MMA-Core. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  8. ^ Sherdog.com. "Maxfight - Warriors 18". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  9. ^ Sherdog.com. "Arena MMA Plovdiv - Fight Night 3". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  10. ^ "BKFC 58 Results from Sofia, Bulgaria | BKFC". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  11. ^ "BKFC PROSPECTS NEWCASTLE". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
  12. ^ "BKFC Prospect Series: Newcastle Results | BKFC". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
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