Ekaterina Vandaryeva
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| Ekaterina Vandaryeva | |
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| Born | January 20, 1991 Staryya Darohi, Belarus |
| Other names | Barbie[1][2] |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Kick Fighter Gym |
| Trainer | Andrei Kulebin |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 70 |
| Wins | 58 |
| By knockout | 16 |
| Losses | 11 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | Belarusian State University of Physical Training |
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]
ONE Championship
Before participating in Muay Thai, Ekaterina Vandaryeva had been involved in volleyball, athletics, self-defense.[4] She graduated from the school of choreography.[5]
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. 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]
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 Jaroonsak MuayThai 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]
Vandaryeva faced Martyna Kierczyńska on March 9, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 20.[18] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
Personal life
Vandaryeva has two children.[20]
Championships and accomplishments
Kickboxing
- World Kickboxing Network
- WKN World Champion (2010, 2011)[21]
Muay Thai
- ONE Championship
- $50,000 Performance of the Night (One time)
- IFMA World Championships
- Belarus Amateur Muaythai champion (2009-2012)
