- height6'2"
- weight249lbs
- born02/06/1985
- associationFight Nights
- hometownBryansk, Russia
| MMA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | no contest | ||
| 13 | tko/ko | 0 | tko/ko |
| 7 | submissions | 0 | submissions |
| 2 | decisions | 1 | decision |
| 0 | DQ | 0 | DQ |
Vitaly Minakov Videos6
- Full Fight: Bellator 225
Vitaly Minakov vs. Tim Johnson6:28
Former Heavyweight Champion Vitaly Minakov returns to the cage to face Tim Johnson in the Co-Main event from #Bellator225
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Highlights | Vitaly Minakov | #Bellator2253:50
We've recapped Vitaly Minakov's best moments in the Bellator cage. Catch up right here and get ready for his fight with Javy Ayala at #Bellator225!
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Vitaly Minakov Finishes | #Bellator216
We've recapped all of Vitaly Minakov's finishes! Don't miss his upcoming fight against Cheick Kongo, this Saturday exclusively on DAZN.
- Full Fight: Bellator 115
Vitaly Minakov vs. Cheick Kongo33:41
Heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov defends his title against Cheick Kongo.
- Highlight: Bellator 115
Bellator 115 Highlights3:34
Vitaly Minakov outlasted Cheick Kongo to retain the Heavyweight World Championship. Plus Herman Terrado and Justin Baesman battled to a wild draw, Kelly Anundson submitted his former training partner Volkan Oezdemir, and Mikkel Parlo outpointed Johnny Cisneros in a catchweight bout.
- Highlight:
Bellator 96 Highlights2:40
Summer Series 2013 kicked off with the light heavyweight and heavyweight tournament semifinals. King Mo scored an impressive knockout victory and will meet Jacob Noe in the finals at 205 pounds. Vitaly Minakov and Ryan Martinez both collected KOs in the first round and advanced to the heavyweight finals.
| Date | Result | Opponent | Method | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2019 | Loss | Javy Ayala | No Result Yet | ||
| 08/24/2019 | Win | Timothy Johnson | TKO | 1:45 (Rd. 1) | Watch Fight |
| 02/16/2019 | Loss | Cheick Kongo | Decision | 5:00 (Rd. 3) | |
| 04/04/2014 | Win | Cheick Kongo | Decision | 5:00 (Rd. 5) | Watch Fight |
| 11/15/2013 | Win | Alexander Volkov | TKO | 2:57 (Rd. 1) | |
| 07/31/2013 | Win | Ryan Martinez | TKO | 4:02 (Rd. 3) | |
| 06/19/2013 | Win | Ron Sparks | KO | 0:32 (Rd. 1) | |
| 11/02/2012 | Win | Vladimir Starcencov | TKO | 0:27 (Rd. 2) |
