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Vitaly Minakov

22-2-0RussiaRussiaLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Said Sowma · TKO · Oct 23, 2021

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Said SowmaTKO · R3 3:08
BellatorBellator 269: Fedor vs Johnson·October 23, 2021

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CAREER SUMMARY

Vitaly Minakov holds a professional MMA record of 22-2-0. Minakov has won 22 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Minakov also has 1 recorded boxing-cage bout. Most recent fight: October 23, 2021. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
6'3"191 cm
Weight
265 lbs120 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
DOB
Feb 6, 1985
Age
41
Nationality
Russia
Birthplace
Russia

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Said Sowma
    Bellator 269: Fedor vs Johnson· Oct 23, 2021· 22-2 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R3 · 3:08
  2. WIN
    vs Timothy Johnson
    Bellator 225: Mitrione vs Kharitonov 2· Aug 24, 2019· Heavyweight· 22-1 vs 12-6
    TKO
    R1 · 1:45
  3. LOSS
    vs Cheick Kongo
    Bellator 215: Mitrione vs Kharitonov· Feb 15, 2019· Heavyweight· 21-1 vs 30-10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Tony Johnson Jr.
    Fight Nights Global 82· Dec 16, 2017· Heavyweight· 21-0 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R2 · 0:38
  5. WIN
    vs Antonio Silva
    Fight Nights Global 68· Jun 2, 2017· Heavyweight· 20-0 vs 19-12
    TKO
    R2 · 1:37
  6. WIN
    vs D.J. Linderman
    Fight Nights Global 59· Feb 23, 2017· Heavyweight· 19-0 vs 20-12
    TKO
    R3 · 3:09
  7. WIN
    vs Peter Graham
    Fight Nights Global 50· Jun 17, 2016· Heavyweight· 18-0 vs 12-10
    SUB
    R1 · 1:02
  8. WIN
    vs Josh Copeland
    Fight Nights Global 43· Dec 11, 2015· Heavyweight· 17-0 vs 11-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:50
  9. WIN
    vs Geronimo dos Santos
    Fight Nights Global 41· Sep 25, 2015· 16-0 vs 36-16
    SUB
    R1 · 3:14
  10. WIN
    vs Adam Maciejewski
    Fight Nights Global 40· Jul 31, 2015· Heavyweight· 15-0 vs 13-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:21
  11. WIN
    vs Cheick Kongo×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 115· Apr 3, 2014· Heavyweight· 14-0 vs 20-9-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Alexander Volkov×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 108· Nov 15, 2013· Heavyweight· 13-0 vs 19-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:57
  13. WIN
    vs Ryan Martinez
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 97· Jul 30, 2013· Heavyweight· 12-0 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R3 · 4:02
  14. WIN
    vs Ron Sparks
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 96· Jun 18, 2013· Heavyweight· 11-0 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:32
  15. WIN
    vs Vladimir Starcencov
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 79· Nov 2, 2012· 10-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:27
  16. WIN
    vs Fabiano Scherner
    Fight Nights Global 11· Sep 17, 2012· Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 10-10
    TKO
    R1 · 3:51
  17. WIN
    vs Eddie Sanchez
    Fight Nights Global 9· Jun 7, 2012· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 15-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:59
  18. WIN
    vs Karol Celinski
    Forward Challenge 2· Apr 14, 2012· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 9-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:55
  19. WIN
    vs Ivan Frolov
    Ant MMA: Ultimate Fighting Cup· Jun 29, 2011· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:06
  20. WIN
    vs Juan Espino
    S-70: Russia vs. Spain· Apr 21, 2011· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:09
  21. WIN
    vs Valery Scherbakov
    M-1 Challenge 22· Dec 10, 2010· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:05
  22. WIN
    vs Vitaly Yalovenko
    M-1· Jul 22, 2010· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 1-3
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Alexander Zubachov
    S-70: Plotforma Cup 2010· Jul 14, 2010· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:27
  24. WIN
    vs Ruslan Kabdulin
    M-1· Apr 10, 2010· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:19

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1742▼17
Peak
1923Dec 16, 2017
Rated fights
25
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Frequently asked questions

When does Vitaly Minakov fight next?

Vitaly Minakov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Vitaly Minakov's record?

Vitaly Minakov's professional MMA record is 22-2-0.

Who is Vitaly Minakov fighting next?

Vitaly Minakov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Vitaly Minakov fight last?

Vitaly Minakov most recently fought Said Sowma at Bellator 269: Fedor vs Johnson on Saturday, October 23, 2021, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Vitaly Minakov fight in?

Vitaly Minakov fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Vitaly Minakov have?

Vitaly Minakov has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Vitaly Minakov?

Vitaly Minakov is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Vitaly Minakov weigh?

Vitaly Minakov weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).

What is Vitaly Minakov's reach?

Vitaly Minakov has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Vitaly Minakov?

Vitaly Minakov is 41 years old (born Feb 6, 1985).

Where is Vitaly Minakov from?

Vitaly Minakov is from Russia.

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