Best fights of Igor Vovchanchyn
Over 10 years as a professional, Igor Vovchanchyn has compiled a 56-10 (48) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Igor Vovchanchyn submits Gilbert Yvel
On May 27, 2001 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Gilbert Yvel in a light heavyweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 27 years old with a record of 46-4, and Yvel was 24 with a record of 24-6. Vovchanchyn was coming off a loss, while Yvel was coming off a win. Vovchanchyn submitted Gilbert Yvel via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
2. Igor Vovchanchyn defeats Yuki Kondo
On April 23, 2005 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Yuki Kondo in a middleweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 31 years old with a record of 55-8, and Kondo was 29 with a record of 43-15-5. Vovchanchyn was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Kondo was coming off a loss. Vovchanchyn won via unanimous decision.
3. Igor Vovchanchyn submits Vepcho Bardanashvili
On May 8, 1999 Igor Vovchanchyn fought Vepcho Bardanashvili for the vacant InterPride 1999: Tournament heavyweight title. Vovchanchyn was 25 years old with a record of 36-2, and Bardanashvili was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vovchanchyn was on a 31-fight winning streak. Vovchanchyn submitted Vepcho Bardanashvili via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Igor Vovchanchyn KOs Kazushi Sakuraba
On May 1, 2000 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a heavyweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 26 years old with a record of 41-2, and Sakuraba was 30 with a record of 9-1-1. Vovchanchyn was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sakuraba was on a 6-fight winning streak. Vovchanchyn stopped Kazushi Sakuraba via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Igor Vovchanchyn submits Sergey Terezimov
On December 4, 2004 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Sergey Terezimov in a heavyweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 31 years old with a record of 53-8, and Terezimov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vovchanchyn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vovchanchyn submitted Sergey Terezimov via heel hook in the 1st round.
6. Igor Vovchanchyn KOs Yoshiki Takahashi
On February 20, 2005 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Yoshiki Takahashi in a middleweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 31 years old with a record of 54-8, and Takahashi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vovchanchyn was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vovchanchyn stopped Yoshiki Takahashi via KO in the 1st round.
7. Igor Vovchanchyn defeats Akira Shoji
On April 29, 1999 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Akira Shoji. Vovchanchyn was 25 years old with a record of 34-2, and Shoji was 25 with a record of 3-1-4. Vovchanchyn was on a 29-fight winning streak and Shoji was coming off a win. Vovchanchyn won via unanimous decision.
8. Igor Vovchanchyn defeats Carlos Barreto
On July 4, 1999 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Carlos Barreto in a heavyweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 25 years old with a record of 37-2, and Barreto was 30 with a record of 9-1. Vovchanchyn was on a 32-fight winning streak and Barreto was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vovchanchyn won via split decision.
9. Igor Vovchanchyn KOs Ricardas Rocevicius
On November 10, 2001 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Ricardas Rocevicius in a heavyweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 28 years old with a record of 48-5, and Rocevicius was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vovchanchyn was coming off a loss. Vovchanchyn stopped Ricardas Rocevicius via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Igor Vovchanchyn KOs Francisco Bueno
On November 21, 1999 Igor Vovchanchyn faced Francisco Bueno in a heavyweight bout. Vovchanchyn was 26 years old with a record of 38-2, and Bueno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vovchanchyn stopped Francisco Bueno via KO in the 1st round.