Ekaterina Vandaryeva

Ekaterina Vandaryeva (born January 20, 1991) is a Belarusian kickboxer who defeated future UFC champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk in a controversial judges' decision to become the WKN champion in 2011.[4][2]

Ekaterina Vandaryeva
Born (1991-01-20) January 20, 1991
Staryya Darohi, Belarus
Other namesBarbie[1][2][3]
NationalityBelarusian
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight119 lb (54 kg; 8.5 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
TeamKick Fighter Gym
TrainerAndrei Kulebin
Years active2009–present
Kickboxing record
Total67
Wins58
By knockout16
Losses8
Draws1
Other information
UniversityBelarusian State University of Physical Training

Career

Before participating in Muay Thai, Ekaterina Vandaryeva had been involved in volleyball, athletics, self-defense.[5] She graduated from the school of choreography.[6]

Ekaterina Vandaryeva began kickboxing at age 16, in 2007, with the Minsk club "Kick Fighter Gym"[7] Ekaterina Vandaryeva wanted to enter the Police Academy, but later chose the Belarusian State University of Physical Training (specializing in tourism management);which she graduated in 2013[8]

Vandaryeva first coaches were World and European champions Andrei Kulebin and Andrei Kotsur. It was they, who have made her a champion. The first professional fight Vandaryeva participated in was in Cyprus against a Greek. She became a World Champion for the first time in Thailand in 2009, a year after she had begun kickboxing.[7]

As of the end of 2012 Ekaterina Vandaryeva has 65 fights, 58 wins, including 16 Knockouts.[9]

Her favorite award “Best Fighter World Cup” is the award of the prestigious version – IFMA. Ekaterina Vandaryeva was awarded by the King of Thailand on his Birthday at his palace, in the presence of members of the royal family.[6]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing

Muay Thai
  • IFMA World Championships
    • Gold (2009, 2010)[11]
    • Silver (2010)
  • IFMA European Championships
    • IFMA European Champion (2009, 2012)[7]
  • Belarus Amateur Muaythai champion (2009-2012)

Kickboxing record
Ekaterina Vandaryeva kickboxing record
58 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2019-10-13Loss Janet ToddONE Championship: CenturyTokyo, JapanKO22:2058–8–1
2019-5-1Win Zeng XiaotingMAS Fight Ling Shan Grand Prix[12]Sichuan, ChinaDraw19:0058–7–1
2016-9-11Win Ren KailinKunlun Fight 52Nanjing, ChinaDecision (Unanimous - Extra Round)43:0058–7
2016-7-10Win Zeng XiaotingKunlun Fight 47Nanjing, ChinaTKO33:0057–7
2016-2-21Win Laurene De OliveiraKunlun Fight 38Nanjing, ChinaDecision (Majority)33:0056–7
2013-12-9Win NuansianDiamond Fight - Russia vs the WorldMoscow, RussaTKO33:00
2013-3-16Loss Alena HolaW5 Fight NightBratislava, SlovakiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-3-5Loss Wang KehanC3: King of FightersXichang, ChinaTKO13:00
2013-2-2Win Ji Won LeeK-1 Korea MAX 2013Seoul, South KoreaDecision (Unanimous - Extra Round)33:00
2012-12-23Win Neslihan MollaogluW5 fighter 10[13]Moscow, RussaDecision (Majority)33:00
2012-11-10Win Michaela ZboncakovaW5 fighter 7Moscow, RussaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-11-26Win Joanna JędrzejczykBig-8 WKN World Grand PrixMinsk, BelarusDecision (Majority)53:00
2011-05-28Loss Seyda Aygun DaygunWKN TurkeyIstanbul, TurkeyTKO13:00
Won vacant WKN World title

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References
  1. "Ekaterina Vandaryeva, la Barbie luchadora por la que te aficionarás a las muñecas". Buzz.marca.com. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  2. "Boxer Ekaterina Vandaryeva challenges the stereotype that female fighters are ugly and masculine". Minsk Herald. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  3. "Ekaterina 'Barbie' Vandaryeva: Meet the Muay Thai stunner preparing for her ONE Championship bow at Tokyo megashow (PHOTOS)". RT International.
  4. Iskenderov, Parviz (23 February 2017). "Ekaterina Vandaryeva Beautifies Muay Thai". Fightmag.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  5. "How Ekaterina Vandaryeva Smashed Everyone's Expectations | ONE Championship - Features". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. October 11, 2019.
  6. "Екатерина Вандарьева, первая красавица тайского бокса: Когда вхожу в ринг, становлюсь спортсменом с какой-то долей жестокости". Ctv.by. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  7. журнал, Мужской. "Екатерина Вандарьева проведет свой бой в рамках W5 Fighter!". Menasby.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  8. "Эксклюзивное интервью с многократной чемпионкой мира по кикбоксингу Екатериной Вандарьевой - СпортНавины.com". Sportnaviny.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  9. "Екатерина Вандарьева сразится за очередной титул Чемпионки". Mixfight.by. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  10. "Екатерина Вандарьева: секреты красоты". Fashionbank.by. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  11. "IFMA 2009 World Muaythai Championships". Ifamamuaythai.org. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  12. https://www.masfightworld.com/content/3307/lingshan-grand-prix-results-highlights
  13. "Ekaterina Vandaryeva - FightLife.ru". Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
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