Alexander Romanov vs Blagoy Ivanov in Work for UFC Vegas 76
Another bout is being reported for UFC Vegas 76 event in the form of Alexander Romanov vs Blagoy Ivanov heavyweight bout.
The report comes from MMA Fighting, who reported that the promotion is working to complete the deal for the fight on July 1 event.
Both fighters, Romanov and Ivanov had lost their recent matches. Alexander Romanov lost his bout with Alexander Volkov by TKO, and Blagoy Ivanov lost against Marcin Tybura by decision method.
#UFC heavyweights Blagoy Ivanov, Alexandr Romanov set to collide July 1 (via @mma_kings, @Farah_Hannoun) https://t.co/oJ8l68lCyc
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 1, 2023
Alexander Romanov made his UFC debut at UFC fight night in September 2020. Since his debut, he won five straight matches before losing his last two matches against Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura. These losses were the first ones in her MMA career(and UFC career) so far.
Blagoy Ivanov has just fought twice in the last three years. Upon his return from injury in May, he beat Marcos Rogério de Lima at UFC 274. He then lost to Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision in February this year.
UFC Vegas 76 event is set to take place on July 1, 2023, at UFC Apex Center in Las Vegas, NV. Sean Strickland vs Abusupiyan Magomedov bout is scheduled to headline the event. Max Griffin vs Michael Moraes, Damir Ismagulov vs Grant Dawson and Jordan Leavitt vs Elves Brener are also expected to be the card.
