Best fights of Vitaly Minakov
Over 12 years as a professional, Vitaly Minakov has compiled a 22-2 (20) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vitaly Minakov defeats Cheick Kongo
On April 4, 2014 Vitaly Minakov defended his Bellator heavyweight title against Cheick Kongo. Minakov was 29 years old with a record of 13-0, and Kongo was 38 with a record of 20-8-2. Minakov was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Kongo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Minakov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Vitaly Minakov KOs Alexander Volkov
On November 15, 2013 Vitaly Minakov fought Alexander Volkov for the Bellator heavyweight title. Minakov was 28 years old with a record of 12-0, and Volkov was 25 with a record of 19-3. Minakov was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Volkov was on a 10-fight winning streak. Minakov stopped Alexander Volkov via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Vitaly Minakov loses to Cheick Kongo in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 16, 2019 Vitaly Minakov faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Minakov was 34 years old with a record of 21-0, and Kongo was 43 with a record of 29-10-2. Minakov was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Kongo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Minakov lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kongo.
4. Vitaly Minakov KOs Tony Johnson
On December 16, 2017 Vitaly Minakov faced Tony Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Minakov was 32 years old with a record of 20-0, and Johnson was 31 with a record of 11-3. Minakov was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Minakov stopped Tony Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Vitaly Minakov submits Geronimo dos Santos
On September 25, 2015 Vitaly Minakov faced Geronimo dos Santos in a heavyweight bout. Minakov was 30 years old with a record of 15-0, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minakov was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Minakov submitted Geronimo dos Santos via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Vitaly Minakov KOs Adam Maciejewski in 20 seconds
On July 31, 2015 Vitaly Minakov faced Adam Maciejewski in a heavyweight bout. Minakov was 30 years old with a record of 14-0, and Maciejewski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minakov was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Minakov stopped Adam Maciejewski via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Vitaly Minakov submits Josh Copeland
On December 11, 2015 Vitaly Minakov faced Josh Copeland in a heavyweight bout. Minakov was 30 years old with a record of 16-0, and Copeland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minakov was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Minakov submitted Josh Copeland via kimura in the 2nd round.
8. Vitaly Minakov KOs Ryan Martinez
On July 31, 2013 Vitaly Minakov faced Ryan Martinez in a heavyweight bout. Minakov was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Martinez was 30 with a record of 10-2. Minakov was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Martinez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Minakov stopped Ryan Martinez via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Vitaly Minakov KOs DJ Linderman
On February 23, 2017 Vitaly Minakov faced DJ Linderman in a heavyweight bout. Minakov was 32 years old with a record of 18-0, and Linderman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minakov was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Minakov stopped DJ Linderman via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Vitaly Minakov KOs Karol Celinski in 55 seconds
On April 14, 2012 Vitaly Minakov faced Karol Celinski. Minakov was 27 years old with a record of 6-0, and Celinski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Minakov was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Minakov stopped Karol Celinski via TKO in the 1st round.