Stanoy Tabakov

Stanoy Tabakov is a Bulgarian bare-knuckle boxer, currently competing in the cruiserweight division in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). in the heavyweight division.

Background During his time as a combat sambo competitor, he became a bronze medalist at the 2010 European Sambo Championships in Minsk, Belarus.

During the 2010 World Sambo Championships, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between November 4–8, Tabakov became a silver medalist in the +100 kg category. He was defeated only by Russian combat sambo competitor "Baby Fedor" Kiril Sidelnikov.

Mixed martial arts career In his MMA debut at "RPC - Domination" on April 10, 2010, Tabakov lost by knockout in the first round.

On December 18, 2010, at Maxfight Warriors XVIII, Tabakov was defeated by Nedyalko Karadzhov in the first round by technical knockout as a result of punches.

After losing his first two bouts, he was able to win the next five fights including main eventing "Arena MMA Plovdiv - Fight Night 3" on September 20, 2014, against Hristo Yordanov where he won his final MMA fight by an armbar submission.

Tabakov headlined BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle in a cruiserweight main event against Paul Venis on June 8, 2024. He lost by way of technical knockout in the third round.

Tabakov faced Dawid Oscar on March 29, 2025 at BKFC Fight Night 23 and lost by technical knockout in the second round.

Personal life Tabakov has a son and daughter.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Hristo Yordanov Submission (armbar) Arena MMA Plovdiv - Fight Night 3

Plovdiv, Bulgaria Win

Mario Dakis KO (punch) CL - Combat League

Xanthi, Greece Win

Zoran Vitanov Decision (unanimous) Arena MMA Plovdiv - Fight Night 1

Plovdiv, Bulgaria Win

Angel Karashev KO (punch) Twins MMA 1

Sofia, Bulgaria Win

Encho Angelov Submission (keylock) DOTC - Day of the Champions

Stara Zagora, Bulgaria Loss

Nedyalko Karadjov TKO (punches) Maxfight - Warriors 18

Sofia, Bulgaria Loss

Kamen Georgiev TKO (punches) RPC - Domination

Sofia, Bulgaria Bare-knuckle boxing record Loss

Dawid Oscar TKO BKFC Fight Night Manchester: Chipchase vs. Fox

Altrincham, England Loss

Paul Venis TKO BKFC Fight Night Prospects: Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, England Win

Petr Beranek KO BKFC 58

Sofia, Bulgaria