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]
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Born | Staryya Darohi, Belarus | January 20, 1991
Other names | Barbie[1][2][3] |
Nationality | Belarusian |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Weight | 119 lb (54 kg; 8.5 st) |
Division | Featherweight |
Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai |
Stance | Orthodox |
Team | Kick Fighter Gym |
Trainer | Andrei Kulebin |
Years active | 2009–present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 67 |
Wins | 58 |
By knockout | 16 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
University | Belarusian 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
- World Kickboxing Network
- WKN World Champion (2010, 2011)[10]
Kickboxing record
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58 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
References
- "Ekaterina Vandaryeva, la Barbie luchadora por la que te aficionarás a las muñecas". Buzz.marca.com. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- "Boxer Ekaterina Vandaryeva challenges the stereotype that female fighters are ugly and masculine". Minsk Herald. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- "Ekaterina 'Barbie' Vandaryeva: Meet the Muay Thai stunner preparing for her ONE Championship bow at Tokyo megashow (PHOTOS)". RT International.
- Iskenderov, Parviz (23 February 2017). "Ekaterina Vandaryeva Beautifies Muay Thai". Fightmag.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- "How Ekaterina Vandaryeva Smashed Everyone's Expectations | ONE Championship - Features". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. October 11, 2019.
- "Екатерина Вандарьева, первая красавица тайского бокса: Когда вхожу в ринг, становлюсь спортсменом с какой-то долей жестокости". Ctv.by. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- журнал, Мужской. "Екатерина Вандарьева проведет свой бой в рамках W5 Fighter!". Menasby.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- "Эксклюзивное интервью с многократной чемпионкой мира по кикбоксингу Екатериной Вандарьевой - СпортНавины.com". Sportnaviny.com. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- "Екатерина Вандарьева сразится за очередной титул Чемпионки". Mixfight.by. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- "Екатерина Вандарьева: секреты красоты". Fashionbank.by. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- "IFMA 2009 World Muaythai Championships". Ifamamuaythai.org. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- https://www.masfightworld.com/content/3307/lingshan-grand-prix-results-highlights
- "Ekaterina Vandaryeva - FightLife.ru". Archived from the original on 17 March 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
External links
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