Vitaly Bigdash[1] (Russian: Виталий Бигдаш; born July 25, 1984) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competed in the Light heavyweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). Bigdash has also competed for ONE Championship and he has a former ONE Middleweight World Champion.[2][3]
| Vitaly Bigdash Виталий Бигдаш | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 July 1984 Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia) |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Height | 6 ft 1⁄2 in (1.84 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Kyokushin Karate, Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Rostov, Russia |
| Team | Akhmat Fight Team Tiger Muay Thai |
| Years active | 2012–2022, 2024–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
In April 2017, Bigdash reached his highest ranking of #37 Light Heavyweight in the world by Fight Matrix.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
editONE Championship
editONE Middleweight Champion
editBigdash made his promotional debut challenging Igor Svirid for the ONE Middleweight World Championship at ONE Championship: Tigers of Asia on October 9, 2015. After weathering an early storm in the first round, Bigdash came back to knock out Svirid in the second round to become the new ONE Middleweight World Champion.[5]
Bigdash was originally scheduled to defend his title against Marcin Prachnio at ONE Championship: Quest for Power on January 14, 2017.[6] However, Prachnio was forced to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Aung La Nsang.[7] Bigdash retained the title by unanimous decision.[8]
He rematched with Aung La Nsang at ONE Championship: Light of a Nation on June 30, 2017.[9] Bigdash lost the title by unanimous decision.[10]
Post-title reign
editBigdash was scheduled to face Leandro Ataides at ONE Championship: Grit and Glory on May 12, 2018.[11] He lost by technical knockout in the third round.[12]
Bigdash was scheduled to face Yuki Niimura at ONE Championship: Destiny of Champions on December 7, 2018.[13] He won via first-round submission.[14]
Bigdash was originally set to challenge Aung La Nsang for the ONE Light Heavyweight World Championship at ONE on TNT 4 on April 28, 2021. However, he was forced to withdraw after testing positive for COVID-19 and was replaced by Reinier de Ridder.[15]
After a three-year absence, Bigdash returned to face Fan Rong at ONE Championship: Winter Warriors 2 on December 17, 2021.[16] He by third-round submission via guillotine choke.[17]
Bigdash was scheduled to challenge Reinier de Ridder for the ONE Middleweight World Championship at ONE 159 on July 22, 2022.[18] He lost by first-round technical submission via inverted triangle choke.[19]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- ONE Championship
- ONE Middleweight World Championship (One time, former)
- One successful defense
- ONE Middleweight World Championship (One time, former)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 16 matches | 12 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12–4 | Leonardo Silva | KO (punches) | ACA 177 | June 28, 2024 | 3 | 0:53 | Sochi, Russia | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Reinier de Ridder | Technical Submission (inverted triangle choke) | ONE 159 | July 22, 2022 | 1 | 3:29 | Kallang, Singapore | For the ONE Middleweight Championship (205 lb). |
| Win | 12–2 | Aung La Nsang | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Full Circle | February 25, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | Catchweight (209 lb) bout; Bigdash missed weight. |
| Win | 11–2 | Fan Rong | Submission (guillotine choke) | ONE: Winter Warriors II | December 17, 2021 | 3 | 0:41 | Kallang, Singapore | Catchweight (209 lb) bout. |
| Win | 10–2 | Yuki Niimura | Submission (reverse triangle armbar) | ONE: Destiny of Champions | December 7, 2018 | 1 | 4:24 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Leandro Ataides | TKO (punches) | ONE: Grit and Glory | May 12, 2018 | 3 | 2:37 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 9–1 | Aung La Nsang | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Light of a Nation | June 30, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Yangon, Myanmar | Lost the ONE Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–0 | Aung La Nsang | Decision (unanimous) | ONE: Quest for Power | January 14, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Jakarta, Indonesia | Defended the ONE Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–0 | Igor Svirid | TKO (knee and punches) | ONE: Tigers of Asia | October 9, 2015 | 2 | 0:36 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Won the ONE Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–0 | Magomed Magomedkerimov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ProFC 57: New Era | March 29, 2015 | 3 | 4:20 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Win | 6–0 | Charles Andrade | Submission (triangle choke) | ProFC 54: Challenge of Champions | September 7, 2014 | 3 | 2:39 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Win | 5–0 | Pavel Pokatilov | TKO (elbows and knees) | ProFC 53: Khachatryan vs. Egorov | April 6, 2014 | 3 | 0:48 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | |
| Win | 4–0 | Dmitriy Emets | KO (kick) | Oplot Challenge 87 | November 9, 2013 | 1 | 0:53 | Kharkov, Ukraine | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Ertan Balaban | Submission (heel hook) | Glory 6: Istanbul | April 6, 2013 | 1 | 3:36 | Istanbul, Turkey | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Yuriy Shtembulyak | TKO (punches) | ProFC 45: Thunder In Grozny | December 15, 2012 | 2 | 1:39 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Davrbek Isakov | Submission (armbar) | ProFC 41: Octagon | August 24, 2012 | 1 | 1:41 | Rostov-on-Don, Russia | Welterweight debut. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Vitaly Bigdash". onefc.com. 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "ONE Championship 32 results: Vitaly Bigdash rallies to KO Igor Svirid, capture middleweight title". mmafighting.com. 9 October 2015. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "IGOR SVIRID AND VITALY BIGDASH MAKE WEIGHT AHEAD OF ONE: TIGERS OF ASIA TITLE FIGHT". mmaweekly.com. 8 October 2015. Retrieved 2022-09-04.
- ^ "Generated Historical Rankings, Ranked Light Heavyweight Fighters: 51-75". Fight Matrix. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
- ^ "Flashback: Vitaly Bigdash's scintillating knockout of Igor Svirid to capture middleweight belt". Sportskeeda. 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2022-09-09.
- ^ "ONE Championship 51 features Vitaly Bigdash vs. Marcin Prachnio title fight". MMA Junkie. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "Late Replacement Set to Face Vitaly Bigdash at ONE: Quest for Power". FloCombat. 2017-01-04. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "ONE: Quest for Power results: Vitaly Bigdash retains middleweight title". My MMA News. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "Russian Vitaly Bigdash and Myanmar Superstar Aung La N Sang Set to Fight for a Second Time". Myanmar Insider. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "ONE CHAMPIONSHIP LIGHT OF A NATION RESULTS: N SANG UNSEATS BIGDASH". Combat Press. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "Star-Studded Card Revealed For ONE: GRIT AND GLORY". ONE Championship - The Home Of Martial Arts. 2018-04-04. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "ONE Championship: Grit and Glory Results and Recap". Cageside Press. 2018-05-12. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: DESTINY OF CHAMPIONS PREVIEW AND PREDICTIONS". Combat Press. 2018-12-05. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "ONE Championship: Destiny of Champions Live Stream and Results". Cageside Press. 2018-12-07. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "With Vitaly Bigdash out, Aung La N Sang vs. Reinier de Ridder 2 now headlines ONE on TNT 4". MMA Fighting. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "What is the fight card for ONE Championship's ONE: Winter Warriors II?". Sportskeeda. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "ONE Championship: Winter Warriors II Full Results and Video". Cageside Press. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "ONE Championship 159 line-up updated with new matchups after last-minute cancellations". South China Morning Post. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ^ "ONE Championship 159 video, results: Reinier de Ridder puts Vitaly Bigdash out cold with inverted triangle choke". MMA Fighting. 2022-07-22. Retrieved 2023-03-03.