Stanislav Nedkov

Stanislav Nedkov
Stanislav Nedkov
Born	December 9, 1981 (age 42); Veliko Tarnovo, People's Republic of Bulgaria (today Bulgaria)
Native name	Станислав Недков
Other names	Stucky
Nationality	Bulgarian
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division	Light Heavyweight; Middleweight
Reach	71 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of	Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Team	Bulgarian Sports Federation MMA, (The) Scorpion MMA Club
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Bruno Bastos
Years active	2006–2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total	15
Wins	12
By knockout	6
By submission	4
By decision	2
Losses	2
By knockout	1
By submission	1
No contests	1
Other information
Website	www.stanislavnedkov.com
	Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Stanislav Nedkov (Bulgarian: Станислав Недков, born December 9, 1981) is a Bulgarian professional mixed martial artist, political scientist and philosopher. A professional since 2006, he has formerly competed for the UFC, World Victory Road, and Pancrase.

Background

Nedkov was born in Veliko Tarnovo and began wrestling when he was 10 years old. A two-time national champion in freestyle wrestling, he has also had first-place finishes in international tournaments in Russia, Moldova, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Nedkov has also studied in sumo under Kotooshu Katsunori and won his first grappling championship a year after he began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu.^[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Nedkov made his professional mixed martial arts debut in relative obscurity in 2006 and amassed an undefeated record of 7–0 in his native Bulgaria.

Following a year away from the sport, Nedkov was signed to a contract with the Japanese promotion World Victory Road.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In June 2010, it was announced Nedkov had signed a contract with the UFC. Nedkov was expected to make his UFC debut against Rodney Wallace on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117,^[4] but Nedkov was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Phil Davis^[5]

Nedkov was expected to face Steve Cantwell on October 16, 2010, at UFC 120.^[6] However, less than 48 hours before the event, Cantwell was forced off the card after suffering a knee injury during a pre-fight training session. With no time to find a suitable opponent for Nedkov, the bout was cancelled.^[7]

Nedkov eventually made his UFC debut against Luiz Cane at UFC 134. Nedkov won the fight via TKO (punches) in the first round.

Nedkov was scheduled to return to the UFC at UFC 142. He was expected to take on Fabio Maldonado at this event, however alleged visa problems forced Nedkov to withdraw from the bout.^[8]

Nedkov faced Thiago Silva on November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6. He lost via arm-triangle choke in the third round.^[9] However, on November 21, 2012, it was revealed that Silva had failed his post fight drug test, testing positive for marijuana metabolites and the result was overturned and changed to a No Contest.^[10]

Nedkov made his Middleweight debut against Tom Watson on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald.^[11] He lost the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the second round. Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors for their performance.

Nedkov returned to the octagon against Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout at UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson on January 24, 2015.^[12] He lost the fight via submission in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.^[13]

Personal life

Nedkov married Bulgarian politician Yuliana Doncheva in 2010.^[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Tom Watson

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches	12 wins	2 losses
By knockout	6	1
By submission	4	1
By decision	2	0
No contests	1


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	12–2 (1)	Nikita Krylov	Submission (standing guillotine choke)	UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson	January 24, 2015	1	1:24	Stockholm, Sweden	Return to Light Heavyweight.
Loss	12–1 (1)	Tom Watson	TKO (knees and punches)	UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald	February 16, 2013	2	4:42	London, England	Middleweight debut. Fight of the Night
NC	12–0 (1)	Thiago Silva	NC (overturned)	UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le	November 10, 2012	3	1:45	Macau, SAR, China	Originally submission (guillotine choke) loss; result overturned to a no contest after Silva failed his drug test.
Win	12–0	Luiz Cane	TKO (punches)	UFC 134	August 27, 2011	1	4:13	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	11–0	Augustin Helgiu	Submission (rear-naked choke)	BMMAF: Warriors 13	May 21, 2010	1	2:14	Sofia, Bulgaria
Win	10–0	Kevin Randleman	Decision (split)	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11	November 7, 2009	3	5:00	Tokyo, Japan
Win	9–0	Travis Wiuff	TKO (punches)	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 8	May 2, 2009	3	0:42	Tokyo, Japan
Win	8–0	Masayuki Kono	TKO (punches)	Pancrase: Shining 10	December 7, 2008	1	1:35	Tokyo, Japan
Win	7–0	Adelin Lutckanov	Submission (rear-naked choke)	MMA Bulgaria	October 19, 2007	1	N/A	Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Win	6–0	Goce Candovski	Decision (unanimous)	Shooto: Bulgaria	October 6, 2007	2	5:00	Sofia, Bulgaria
Win	5–0	Yanko Kolev	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Shooto: Bulgaria	October 2, 2007	1	2:38	Sofia, Bulgaria
Win	4–0	Kamen Georgiev	TKO (punches)	Shooto: Bulgaria	May 12, 2007	1	2:11	Sofia, Bulgaria
Win	3–0	Vladimir Shumanov	TKO (submission to punches)	Ichigeki: Bulgaria	March 25, 2007	1	1:16	Varna Bulgaria
Win	2–0	Krasimir Bonchev	TKO (punches)	The Day of the Champions	November 17, 2006	1	0:33	Haskovo, Bulgaria
Win	1–0	Iliyan Mitev	TKO (punches)	MMA Bulgaria	April 8, 2006	1	N/A	Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria