Blagoy Ivanov

By FCF Staff

After defeating Tai Tuivasa this past weekend at UFC 238, Blagoy Ivanov is hoping to secure a fight with fellow heavyweight contender, Derrick Lewis.

Ivanov (18-2) outscored Tuivasa for a unanimous decision win at the Chicago event, and in doing so, the former WSOF champ moved his UFC record to 2-1. Following the event, Ivanov reported the following, while discussing his next bout (quote via MMA Junkie):

“I just want to take a break for a little bit, and then we’ll see. But I’m good to fight with Derrick Lewis. I think that’s a good fight for me. … He’s a southpaw, and I like to fight with southpaws. He’s big and he can take some punches.”

Lewis (21-7), meanwhile, has dropped back-to-back bouts to Daniel Cormier and Junior dos Santos. The heavy-handed fighter is 3-2 in his last 5 contests.