Anastasia Yankova

Anastasia Yankova
Born (1991-03-01) March 1, 1991
Moscow, Russia
Nickname(s) «Russian Valkyrie»
Nationality Russian
Height 5 ft 5[1] in (1.65 m)
Weight 56.6 kg (125 lb; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight (125 lb)
Style Thaiboxing, Kickboxing, Kyokushin Karate, BJJ
Fighting out of Moscow, Russia[2]
Team American Kickboxing Academy Thailand[2]
Trainer Mike Swick (striking coach)[3]
Marcio 'Gracinha' Cesar (BJJ coach)[4]
Years active 2013–present
Kickboxing record
Total 11
Wins 9
Losses 2
Mixed martial arts record
Total 6
Wins 5
By submission 3
By decision 2
Losses 1
By decision 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anastasia Yankova (Russian: Анастасия Янькова, born March 1, 1991) is a Russian mixed martial artist and competes in Flyweight division[5] of the Bellator MMA.[1]

Background

Yankova was born in Moscow, Russia. She started training in Kyokushin Karate from the age of six to fourteen, inspired by childhood fascination with "Xena: Warrior princess" on TV.[6] She took a few years break from training to concentrate in school and getting into college. She started her training in Muay Thai after a Muay Thai coach at her fitness gym invited her to join his Muay Thai class, and not long after, she started competing in kickboxing tournaments .[4] She later transitioned into MMA after being a Muay Thai Champion. She often trains at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in Thailand.[6][7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Yankova has two professional MMA fights in Russia prior joining Bellator with the record of 2-0.[5] Yankova's MMA debut came under White Rex, a promotion branded with neo-Nazi symbols.[8]

Bellator MMA

Yankova made her Bellator MMA debut on April 16, 2016 at Bellator 152 in Torino, Italy. She faced Anjela Pink and submitted Pink via armbar in round one.[9][10]

On September 16, 2016, Yankova faced Veta Arteaga at Bellator 161 on a catchweight bout (130 Ibs). She edged out Arteaga with a split decision win.[11][12]

Yankova faced the Greek fighter, Elina Kallionidou, in a catchweight bout (130 Ibs) at Bellator 176 on April 8, 2017 in Torino, Italy.[13][14] After three rounds of battle, judges awarded the win to Yankova with the score card of (29-28, 30,27, 30-27).[15][16]

Yankova faced Kate Jackson on May 25, 2018 for the Bellator 200 event at Wembley Arena.[17] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Personal life

Yankova is sponsored by Nike and she was featured in Nike Russian "Made of..." sales campaign short film.[19][20]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 5—1 Kate Jackson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 200 25 May 2018 3 5:00 The SSE Arena, London, England Flyweight
Win 5—0 Elina Kallionidou Decision (unanimous) Bellator 176 April 8, 2017 3 5:00 Turin, Italy Catchweight (130 Ib)
Win 4—0 Veta Arteaga Decision (split) Bellator 161 September 16, 2016 3 5:00 Cedar Park, Texas, United States Catchweight (130 Ib)
Win 3—0 Anjela Pink Submission (armbar) Bellator 152 April 16, 2016 1 1:35 Turin, Italy Catchweight (130 Ib)
Win 2—0 Chommanee Sor Taehiran Submission (armbar) EFN: Fight Nights Petersburg October 23, 2015 1 2:31 St. Petersburg, Russia Flyweight
Win 1—0 Eleonora Tassinari Submission (scarf hold armlock) White Rex: The Birth of a Nation October 4, 2013 2 0:26 Moscow, Russia

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See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Anastasia Yankova - Hunter - MMA Fighter Profile | Bellator.Spike.com". Spike.com. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  2. 1 2 "Anastasia Yankova | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  3. ↑ "Could Vogue and Nike athlete Anastasia Yankova be new face of women's MMA?". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  4. 1 2 "Bellator 152's Yankova More Than Just Pretty Face". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  5. 1 2 Sherdog.com. "Anastasia Yankova MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  6. 1 2 Harris, Scott. "Did Bellator Find Its Own Paige VanZant in Russian Flyweight Anastasia Yankova?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  7. ↑ AKA Thailand - Phuket Thailand's Premier Muay Thai & MMA Fitness Camp (2016-12-11), Anastasia Yankova Bellator 161 Fight Camp Video - AKA Thailand, retrieved 2017-06-19
  8. ↑ "Bellator's Anastasia Yankova denies affiliation to neo-Nazi MMA apparel brand".
  9. ↑ Mazique, Brian. "Bellator 152 Results: Winners, Scorecards from Pitbull vs. Souza Card". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  10. ↑ "Anjela Pink vs Anastasia Yankova Bellator 152 Full Fight MMA Video". MMA-Core. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  11. ↑ "PHOTO | Anastasia Yankova went to war at Bellator 161 "This is MMA babe" | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. 2016-09-18. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  12. ↑ "Anastasia Yankova vs Veta Arteaga Bellator 161 Full Fight MMA Video". MMA-Core. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  13. ↑ "Bellator's Anastasia Yankova returns to action in April". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  14. ↑ "Anastasia Yankova meets Elina Kallionidou at Bellator 176 in Italy". MMAjunkie. 2017-03-08. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  15. ↑ Jr., Fernando Quiles (2017-04-08). "Anastasia Yankova Tops Elina Kallionidou by Unanimous Decision". MMA News. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  16. ↑ "Anastasia Yankova vs Elina Kalliondou Bellator 176 Full Fight MMA Video". MMA-Core. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  17. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Anastasia Yankova Returns to Face Kate Jackson at Bellator 200 in London on May 25". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-05-26.
  18. ↑ "Kate Jackson fights ugly to beat Russian stunner Anastasia Yankova at Bellator". The Sun. 2018-05-25. Retrieved 2018-05-26.
  19. ↑ "Nike Wonders What Russian Girls Are 'Made Of'". Get Russia. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
  20. ↑ NikeWomen (2017-02-15), Nike: Из чего же сделаны наши девчонки?, retrieved 2017-06-19
  21. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Anastasia Yankova MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
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