Alexandar Komanov
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| Alexandar Komanov | |
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| Born | May 27, 1990 Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| Native name | Александър Команов |
| Nationality |  Bulgarian |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Team | Ronin |
| Rank | 3rd dan black belt in Kyokushin |
| Years active | 2011–present (MMA), 2001-present (Kyokushin) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 3 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
Alexandar Komanov (Bulgarian: Александър Команов; born May 27, 1990) is a Bulgarian karateka and mixed martial artist who became the 2012 Kyokushin-kan Shinken Shobu Open Weight World Champion in Japan. In the final bout, Komanov defeated the Russian Kyokushin, Sergey Osipov. Komanov is a three-time World champion and a seven-time European champion.[1]
The latest achievement of Komanov was at the first KWU (Kyokushin World Union) European championship which was held on June 3–4, 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia. Komanov defeated Artiom Semionov and won the golden medal (85 kg). He was also honored with the prestigious award for "Best Sporting Spirit".[2]
Alexandar Komanov was awarded with the prize “Number one athlete of Plovdiv” for 2014.[3]
Komanov made his professional MMA debut on 29 October 2011 in a tournament Gala Night, held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, under the promotion of WRKO MMA organization.[4]
In the quarterfinal, Komanov defeated Stanimir Petrov (4-4 in MMA at the time of the bout) by KO in the second round.[5]
In the semifinal, Komanov defeated Alexandar Georgiev (4-2 in MMA at the time of the bout) by KO in the first round.[6]
In the final, Komanov defeated Emil Filimonov (2-0 in MMA at the time of the bout) by KO in the first round.[7]
With all three KO victories, Komanov becomes the winner of the WRKO tournament. He was awarded with the WRKO belt by the President of the Bulgarian Boxing Federation Krasimir Ininski.[8]