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.[3][2]

Ekaterina Vandaryeva
Born (1991-01-20) January 20, 1991
Staryya Darohi, Belarus
Other namesBarbie[1][2]
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
TeamKick Fighter Gym
TrainerAndrei Kulebin
Years active2009–present
Kickboxing record
Total70
Wins58
By knockout16
Losses11
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.[4] She graduated from the school of choreography.[5]

Ekaterina Vandaryeva began kickboxing at age 16, in 2007, with the Minsk club "Kick Fighter Gym"[6] 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[7]

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.[6]

As of the end of 2012 Ekaterina Vandaryeva has 65 fights, 58 wins, including 16 Knockouts.[8]

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.[5]

ONE Championship

Vandaryeva signed with ONE Championship and made her promotional debut against Janet Todd at ONE Championship: Century on October 13, 2019. She lost the fight via second-round knockout.[9]

She made her sophomore appearance in the organization against Jackie Buntan at ONE on TNT 4 on April 28, 2021. She lost the fight via majority decision.[10]

Vandaryeva faced Supergirl JaroonsakMuayThai at ONE: Heavy Hitters on January 14, 2022.[11] She lost the bout via controversial split decision, but earned the Performance of the Night bonus.[12]

The rematch between Vandaryeva and Anna "Supergirl" Jarronsak was scheduled on January 14, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 6.[13] At the weigh-ins, Vandaryeva weighed in at 125.5 pounds, 0.5 pounds over the strawweight limit. Both bouts proceeded at catchweight with Vandaryeva each fined 20% of their purses, which went to their opponents Jarronsak.[14] However, Jarronsak stepped in to face Stamp Fairtex in a strawweight kickboxing match and the bout was cancelled.[15]

Vandaryeva faced Iman Barlow on March 25, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 8.[16] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Personal life

Vandaryeva has two children.[18]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing
  • World Kickboxing Network
    • WKN World Champion (2010, 2011)[19]

Muay Thai
  • ONE Championship
    • $50,000 Performance of the Night (One time)
  • IFMA World Championships
    • Gold (2009, 2010)[20]
    • Silver (2010)
  • IFMA European Championships
    • IFMA European Champion (2009, 2012)[6]
  • Belarus Amateur Muaythai champion (2009-2012)

Kickboxing record
Ekaterina Vandaryeva kickboxing record
58 wins, 11 losses, 1 draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTimeRecord
2023-03-25LossEngland Iman BarlowONE Fight Night 8Kallang, SingaporeDecision (unanimous)33:0058–11–1
2022-01-14LossThailand Anna Supergirl JarronsakONE: Heavy HittersKallang, SingaporeDecision (Split)33:0058–10–1
2021-04-28LossUnited States Jackie BuntanONE on TNT 4SingaporeDecision (Majority)33:0058–9–1
2019-10-13LossUnited States Janet ToddONE Championship: CenturyTokyo, JapanKO (Head Kick)22:2058–8–1
2019-5-1WinChina Zeng XiaotingMAS Fight Ling Shan Grand Prix[21]Sichuan, ChinaDraw19:0058–7–1
2016-9-11WinChina Ren KailinKunlun Fight 52Nanjing, ChinaDecision (Unanimous - Extra Round)43:0058–7
2016-7-10WinChina Zeng XiaotingKunlun Fight 47Nanjing, ChinaTKO33:0057–7
2016-2-21WinSpain Laurene De OliveiraKunlun Fight 38Nanjing, ChinaDecision (Majority)33:0056–7
2013-12-9WinThailand NuansianDiamond Fight - Russia vs the WorldMoscow, RussaTKO33:00
2013-3-16LossCzech Republic Alena HolaW5 Fight NightBratislava, SlovakiaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-3-5LossChina Wang KehanC3: King of FightersXichang, ChinaTKO13:00
2013-2-2WinSouth Korea Ji Won LeeK-1 Korea MAX 2013Seoul, South KoreaDecision (Unanimous - Extra Round)33:00
2012-12-23WinTurkey Neslihan MollaogluW5 fighter 10[22]Moscow, RussaDecision (Majority)33:00
2012-11-10WinSlovakia Michaela ZboncakovaW5 fighter 7Moscow, RussaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-11-26WinPoland Joanna JędrzejczykBig-8 WKN World Grand PrixMinsk, BelarusDecision (Majority)53:00
Won vacant WKN World title
2011-05-28LossTurkey Seyda Aygun DaygunWKN TurkeyIstanbul, TurkeyTKO13:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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