Stanislav Nedkov is a Bulgarian professional mixed martial artist, political scientist and philosopher.
15 Facts About Stanislav Nedkov
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Stanislav Nedkov has studied in sumo under Kotooshu Katsunori and won his first grappling championship a year after he began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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In June 2010, it was announced that Stanislav Nedkov had signed a contract with the UFC.
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Stanislav Nedkov was expected to make his UFC debut against Rodney Wallace on August 7,2010, at UFC 117, but Stanislav Nedkov was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Phil Davis.
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Stanislav Nedkov was expected to face Steve Cantwell on October 16,2010, at UFC 120.
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Stanislav Nedkov eventually made his UFC debut against Luiz Cane at UFC 134.
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Stanislav Nedkov won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Stanislav Nedkov was scheduled to return to the UFC at UFC 142.
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Stanislav Nedkov was expected to take on Fabio Maldonado at this event, however alleged visa problems forced Nedkov to withdraw from the bout.
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Stanislav Nedkov faced Thiago Silva on November 10,2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6.
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Stanislav Nedkov lost via arm-triangle choke in the third round.
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Stanislav Nedkov made his Middleweight debut against Tom Watson on February 16,2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs McDonald.
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Stanislav Nedkov lost the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round.
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Stanislav Nedkov returned to the octagon against Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout at UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs Johnson on January 24,2015.
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Stanislav Nedkov lost the fight via submission in the first round and was released from the promotion shortly after.