Undefeated Bulgarian Bantamweight Nikolay Atanasov has signed with BRAVE Fight Federation, turning into the most recent fighter to profit from the visionary BRAVE CF – IMMAF Newbie pathway.
23-year-old Atanasov is presently unbeaten in his skilled MMA profession, boasting a report of 4 wins and no losses, with all his victories coming by the use of submission. A Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he turned skilled in 2022, ending his debut opponent within the first spherical with a rear-naked choke.
He returned in 2023 with two extra submission victories and secured one other win in 2024, persevering with his robust efficiency. All through his four-fight win streak, Atanasov defeated IMMAF European medallists Denislav Hadzhiev and Oktay Arif, submitting each fighters and establishing himself as the highest rising star in Bulgarian MMA.
Earlier than going skilled, Atanasov represented Bulgaria at IMMAF occasions, together with his most notable battle coming in opposition to Muhammad Mokaev. Atanasov almost shocked the world by pushing Mokaev to his limits, and he stays the one fighter to have knocked Mokaev down throughout his IMMAF profession.
Exterior of MMA, Atanasov has confirmed himself as a talented grappler, incomes medals on the European Jiu-Jitsu Championship and turning into a six-time nationwide MMA champion in Bulgaria, remaining undefeated within the home circuit.
With BRAVE Fight Federation debuting in Bulgaria earlier this 12 months with BRAVE CF 86, the nation’s MMA scene has skilled enormous development and Atanasov’s signing is anticipated to additional increase MMA in Bulgaria.
With Mokaev again on the BRAVE CF roster and the Bantamweight division full of gifted fighters, the long run seems thrilling for Atanasov as he goals to make his mark within the group.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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