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'''Valentin Igorevich Moldavsky''' ({{lang-ru|Валенти́н И́горевич Молда́вский}}; born 6 February 1992) is a Russian [[mixed martial artist]] and [[combat sambo]] practitioner. He is currently signed to [[Bellator MMA]], where he is a former interim [[Bellator Heavyweight Champion]]. He is also a two-time world and one-time European Sambo Champion in the +100&nbsp;kg division. As of March 14, 2023, he is #2 in the [[Bellator MMA Rankings#Heavyweight|Bellator Heavyweight Rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bellator Rankings |url=https://www.bellator.com/ranking |url-status=live |access-date=2021-06-16 |website=www.bellator.com}}</ref>
'''Valentin Igorevich Moldavsky''' ({{langx|ru|Валенти́н И́горевич Молда́вский}}; born 6 February 1992) is a Russian [[mixed martial artist]] and [[combat sambo]] practitioner. He is currently signed to [[Bellator MMA]], where he is a former interim [[Bellator Heavyweight Champion]]. He is also a two-time world and one-time European Sambo Champion in the +100&nbsp;kg division.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Moldavsky was born 6 February 1992 in the village of Novopskov in the Luhansk Oblast. He was enrolled at the [[Luhansk State University of Internal Affairs]], working as platoon leader.<ref>[http://sambo.net.ua/?code=20_2&id=31 Молдавский Валентин Игоревич]</ref>
Moldavsky was born 6 February 1992 in the village of Novopskov in the Luhansk Oblast. He was enrolled at the [[Luhansk State University of Internal Affairs]], working as platoon leader.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://sambo.net.ua/?code=20_2&id=31 |title=Молдавский Валентин Игоревич |access-date=2018-11-11 |archive-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112021423/http://sambo.net.ua/?code=20_2&id=31 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Sambo==
==Sambo==
In 2018, Moldavsky won the European Sambo Championships in [[Athens]], Greece and the [[2018 World Sambo Championships|World Sambo Championships]] in [[Bucharest]], Romania in the +100&nbsp;kg weight category.
In 2018, Moldavsky won the European Sambo Championships in [[Athens]], Greece and the [[2018 World Sambo Championships|World Sambo Championships]] in [[Bucharest]], Romania in the +100&nbsp;kg weight category.


He also won the 2020 Russian national Championship, which allowed him to qualify for the [[2020 World Sambo Championships]] in Serbia. He claimed the World Championship in the +100&nbsp;kg category.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/11/11/21559724/bellator-heavyweight-valentine-moldavsky-takes-home-the-gold|title=Bellator heavyweight Valentine Moldavsky takes home the gold|date=November 11, 2020|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Steve Juon}}</ref>
He also won the 2020 Russian national Championship, which allowed him to qualify for the [[2020 World Sambo Championships]] in Serbia. He claimed the World Championship in the +100&nbsp;kg category.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/11/11/21559724/bellator-heavyweight-valentine-moldavsky-takes-home-the-gold|title=Bellator heavyweight Valentine Moldavsky takes home the gold|date=November 11, 2020|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Steve Juon|access-date=December 3, 2020|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112031844/https://www.mmamania.com/2020/11/11/21559724/bellator-heavyweight-valentine-moldavsky-takes-home-the-gold|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
===Early career===
===Early career===
After going undefeated in amateur bouts, Moldavsky had his first professional fight was with Armenian Karen Karapetyan in [[Omsk]] on 21 February 2015, beating him with an [[armlock]]. Soon after, Moldavsky has been coached by [[Fedor Emelianenko]] and joined his Team Fedor.<ref>[https://vk.com/fedor_team Fedor Team]</ref>
After going undefeated in amateur bouts, Moldavsky had his first professional fight was with Armenian Karen Karapetyan in [[Omsk]] on 21 February 2015, beating him with an [[armlock]]. Soon after, Moldavsky has been coached by [[Fedor Emelianenko]] and joined his Team Fedor.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://vk.com/fedor_team |title=Fedor Team |access-date=2018-11-11 |archive-date=2019-06-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603104047/https://vk.com/fedor_team |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Rizin Fighting Federation===
===Rizin Fighting Federation===
In 2016, Moldavsky entered the Rizin Openweight Grand-Prix. In the first round in September 2016, he defeated [[Karl Albrektsson]] by unanimous decision to advance.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schälander|first=Daniel|date=2016-09-25|title=Albrektsson Loses by Decision in Rizin Grand Prix|url=https://www.mmaviking.com/results-albrektsson-at-rizin-grand-prix/|access-date=2021-05-02|website=Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking|language=en-US}}</ref> In the quarter-finals on 29 December 2016, he defeated Szymon Bajor by unanimous decision. Two days later, he suffered his first loss to Iranian [[Amir Aliakbari]] by decision.<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO Pogledajte tko je Amir Aliakbari, suparnik Cro Copa u finalu Rizina!|url=https://gol.dnevnik.hr/clanak/mma/amir-aliakbari-suparnik-mirka-cro-cop-filipovica-u-finalu-rizina---462202.html|access-date=5 March 2021|website=gol.dnevnik.hr}}</ref>
In 2016, Moldavsky entered the Rizin Openweight Grand-Prix. In the first round in September 2016, he defeated [[Karl Albrektsson]] by unanimous decision to advance.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Schälander|first=Daniel|date=2016-09-25|title=Albrektsson Loses by Decision in Rizin Grand Prix|url=https://www.mmaviking.com/results-albrektsson-at-rizin-grand-prix/|access-date=2021-05-02|website=Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-05-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502221154/https://www.mmaviking.com/results-albrektsson-at-rizin-grand-prix/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the quarter-finals on 29 December 2016, he defeated Szymon Bajor by unanimous decision. Two days later, he suffered his first loss to Iranian [[Amir Aliakbari]] by decision.<ref>{{cite web|title=VIDEO Pogledajte tko je Amir Aliakbari, suparnik Cro Copa u finalu Rizina!|url=https://gol.dnevnik.hr/clanak/mma/amir-aliakbari-suparnik-mirka-cro-cop-filipovica-u-finalu-rizina---462202.html|access-date=5 March 2021|website=gol.dnevnik.hr|archive-date=2 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502222417/https://gol.dnevnik.hr/clanak/mma/amir-aliakbari-suparnik-mirka-cro-cop-filipovica-u-finalu-rizina---462202.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Bellator MMA===
===Bellator MMA===
Moldavsky debuted for [[Bellator MMA]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 181|Bellator 181]] on 14 July 2017, beating Carl Seumanutafa by unanimous decision.
Moldavsky debuted for [[Bellator MMA]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 181|Bellator 181]] on 14 July 2017, beating Carl Seumanutafa by unanimous decision.


Moldavsky returned to the promotion on 13 July 2018, knocking out Ernest James in the first round at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 202|Bellator 202]].<ref>[https://fighttime.ru/fighters/191187/Valentin-Moldavsky.html Валентин Молдавский / Valentin Moldavsky]</ref>
Moldavsky returned to the promotion on 13 July 2018, knocking out Ernest James in the first round at [[Bellator MMA in 2018#Bellator 202|Bellator 202]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://fighttime.ru/fighters/191187/Valentin-Moldavsky.html |title=Валентин Молдавский / Valentin Moldavsky |access-date=2018-11-11 |archive-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112021311/https://fighttime.ru/fighters/191187/Valentin-Moldavsky.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Moldavsky faced [[Linton Vassell]] on March 22, 2019 at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 218|Bellator 218]], winning the bout by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Jay |title=Bellator 218 Results: Valentin Moldavsky Outlasts Linton Vassell For Decision Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/03/22/bellator-218-results-valentin-moldavsky-vs-linton-vassell/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=18 January 2023 |date=22 March 2019}}</ref>
Moldavsky faced [[Linton Vassell]] on March 22, 2019 at [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 218|Bellator 218]], winning the bout by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Jay |title=Bellator 218 Results: Valentin Moldavsky Outlasts Linton Vassell For Decision Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/03/22/bellator-218-results-valentin-moldavsky-vs-linton-vassell/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=18 January 2023 |date=22 March 2019 |archive-date=24 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324071218/https://cagesidepress.com/2019/03/22/bellator-218-results-valentin-moldavsky-vs-linton-vassell/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Moldavsky faced [[Javy Ayala]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 239|Bellator 239]] on February 21, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/bellator-239-tyrell-fortune-vs-timothy-johnson-denise-kielholtz-vs-kristina-williams-booked|title=Bellator 239 adds Tyrell Fortune vs. Timothy Johnson, Denise Kielholtz vs. Kristina Williams|date=January 15, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King}}</ref> Using takedowns and dominating Ayala on the ground, Moldavsky won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/bellator-239-results-valentin-moldavsky-mauls-javy-ayala-decision|title=Bellator 239 results: Valentin Moldavsky mauls Javy Ayala to pair of 30-24 scores|author=Mike Bohn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 21, 2020}}</ref>
Moldavsky faced [[Javy Ayala]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 239|Bellator 239]] on February 21, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/bellator-239-tyrell-fortune-vs-timothy-johnson-denise-kielholtz-vs-kristina-williams-booked|title=Bellator 239 adds Tyrell Fortune vs. Timothy Johnson, Denise Kielholtz vs. Kristina Williams|date=January 15, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King|access-date=January 24, 2020|archive-date=January 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116192227/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/bellator-239-tyrell-fortune-vs-timothy-johnson-denise-kielholtz-vs-kristina-williams-booked|url-status=live}}</ref> Using takedowns and dominating Ayala on the ground, Moldavsky won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/bellator-239-results-valentin-moldavsky-mauls-javy-ayala-decision|title=Bellator 239 results: Valentin Moldavsky mauls Javy Ayala to pair of 30-24 scores|author=Mike Bohn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 21, 2020|access-date=March 11, 2020|archive-date=March 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301033351/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/bellator-239-results-valentin-moldavsky-mauls-javy-ayala-decision|url-status=live}}</ref>


In his highest profile fight to date, Moldavsky faced [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Bellator 244]] on August 21, 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/8/21/21395983/bellator-244-results-bader-vs-nemkov|title=Bellator 244 Results: Bader vs. Nemkov|work=MMAFighting.com|date=August 21, 2020|access-date=August 21, 2020}}</ref>
In his highest profile fight to date, Moldavsky faced [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Bellator 244]] on August 21, 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/8/21/21395983/bellator-244-results-bader-vs-nemkov|title=Bellator 244 Results: Bader vs. Nemkov|work=MMAFighting.com|date=August 21, 2020|access-date=August 21, 2020|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822073347/https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/8/21/21395983/bellator-244-results-bader-vs-nemkov|url-status=live}}</ref>


With heavyweight champion [[Ryan Bader]] moving on in the [[Bellator MMA in 2021#Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament|Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament]], Moldavsky faced [[Timothy Johnson (fighter)|Timothy Johnson]] for the [[Bellator Heavyweight World Championship|Bellator Interim Heavyweight World Championship]] at [[Bellator 261]] on June 25, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-05-07|title=Tim Johnson vs. Valentin Moldavsky set for promotion's first interim heavyweight title fight at Bellator 261|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/7/22425194/dnp-timothy-johnson-vs-valentin-moldavsky-set-for-promotions-first-interim-title-fight-bellator-261|access-date=2021-05-08|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> He won the bout and the title by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2021/6/25/22551259/bellator-261-results-valentin-moldavsky-outlasts-timothy-johnson-capture-interim-heavyweight-title|title=Bellator 261 results: Valentin Moldavsky outlasts game Timothy Johnson to capture interim heavyweight title|work=MMAFighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=June 25, 2021|accessdate=June 25, 2021}}</ref>
With heavyweight champion [[Ryan Bader]] moving on in the [[Bellator MMA in 2021#Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament|Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament]], Moldavsky faced [[Timothy Johnson (fighter)|Timothy Johnson]] for the [[Bellator Heavyweight World Championship|Bellator Interim Heavyweight World Championship]] at [[Bellator 261]] on June 25, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-05-07|title=Tim Johnson vs. Valentin Moldavsky set for promotion's first interim heavyweight title fight at Bellator 261|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/7/22425194/dnp-timothy-johnson-vs-valentin-moldavsky-set-for-promotions-first-interim-title-fight-bellator-261|access-date=2021-05-08|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507232036/https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/7/22425194/dnp-timothy-johnson-vs-valentin-moldavsky-set-for-promotions-first-interim-title-fight-bellator-261|url-status=live}}</ref> He won the bout and the title by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2021/6/25/22551259/bellator-261-results-valentin-moldavsky-outlasts-timothy-johnson-capture-interim-heavyweight-title|title=Bellator 261 results: Valentin Moldavsky outlasts game Timothy Johnson to capture interim heavyweight title|work=MMAFighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=June 25, 2021|accessdate=June 25, 2021|archive-date=June 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626040010/https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2021/6/25/22551259/bellator-261-results-valentin-moldavsky-outlasts-timothy-johnson-capture-interim-heavyweight-title|url-status=live}}</ref>


Moldavsky faced [[Bellator Heavyweight World Championship|Bellator Heavyweight World Champion]] [[Ryan Bader]] to unify the Heavyweight titles on January 29, 2022 at [[Bellator 273]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-13|title=Ryan Bader to defend heavyweight title vs. Valentin Moldavsky at Bellator 273|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/bellator-273-ryan-bader-to-defend-heavyweight-title-vs-valentin-moldavsky|access-date=2021-12-13|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-01-30|title=Bellator 273: Ryan Bader Retains Heavyweight Title in Decision Against Valentin Moldavsky|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/30/bellator-273-ryan-bader-vs-valentin-moldavsky/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> 7 out of 11 media scores gave it to Moldavsky.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ryan Bader def. Valentin Moldavsky :: Bellator 273 :: MMA Decisions|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12857/Ryan-Bader-vs-Valentin-Moldavsky|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.mmadecisions.com}}</ref>
Moldavsky faced [[Bellator Heavyweight World Championship|Bellator Heavyweight World Champion]] [[Ryan Bader]] to unify the Heavyweight titles on January 29, 2022 at [[Bellator 273]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-13|title=Ryan Bader to defend heavyweight title vs. Valentin Moldavsky at Bellator 273|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/bellator-273-ryan-bader-to-defend-heavyweight-title-vs-valentin-moldavsky|access-date=2021-12-13|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213213830/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/bellator-273-ryan-bader-to-defend-heavyweight-title-vs-valentin-moldavsky|url-status=live}}</ref> He lost the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-01-30|title=Bellator 273: Ryan Bader Retains Heavyweight Title in Decision Against Valentin Moldavsky|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/30/bellator-273-ryan-bader-vs-valentin-moldavsky/|access-date=2022-01-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-01-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130065813/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/30/bellator-273-ryan-bader-vs-valentin-moldavsky/|url-status=live}}</ref> 7 out of 11 media scores gave it to Moldavsky.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ryan Bader def. Valentin Moldavsky :: Bellator 273 :: MMA Decisions|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12857/Ryan-Bader-vs-Valentin-Moldavsky|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.mmadecisions.com|archive-date=2022-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216202153/http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12857/Ryan-Bader-vs-Valentin-Moldavsky|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Moldavsky faced Steve Mowry at [[Bellator 284]] on August 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-15 |title=Bellator 284 lineup announced, including Neiman Gracie vs. Goiti Yamauchi headliner, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, more |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/bellator-284-neiman-gracie-vs-goiti-yamauchi-ilima-lei-macfarlane-more |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> Less than a minute into the bout, Moldavsky accidentally eye poked Mowry, rendering him unable to continue, resulting in a no contest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porto |first=Chad |date=2022-08-12 |title=Disappointment is the only winner after Valentin Moldavsky and Steve Mowry no contest |url=https://fansided.com/2022/08/12/disappointment-winner-valentin-moldavsky-steve-mowry-no-contest/ |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=FanSided |language=en-US}}</ref>
Moldavsky faced Steve Mowry at [[Bellator 284]] on August 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-15 |title=Bellator 284 lineup announced, including Neiman Gracie vs. Goiti Yamauchi headliner, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, more |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/bellator-284-neiman-gracie-vs-goiti-yamauchi-ilima-lei-macfarlane-more |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-06-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220615172858/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/06/bellator-284-neiman-gracie-vs-goiti-yamauchi-ilima-lei-macfarlane-more |url-status=live }}</ref> Less than a minute into the bout, Moldavsky accidentally eye poked Mowry, rendering him unable to continue, resulting in a no contest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Porto |first=Chad |date=2022-08-12 |title=Disappointment is the only winner after Valentin Moldavsky and Steve Mowry no contest |url=https://fansided.com/2022/08/12/disappointment-winner-valentin-moldavsky-steve-mowry-no-contest/ |access-date=2022-08-13 |website=FanSided |language=en-US}}</ref>


Moldavsky rematched [[Linton Vassell]] on March 10, 2023 at [[Bellator 292]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=King |first1=Nolan |title=Bellator 292 adds return of Keri Taylor-Melendez, Valentin Moldavsky vs. Linton Vassell rematch |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/bellator-292-news-keri-taylor-melendez-vs-bruna-ellen-valentin-moldavsky-linton-vassell |website=MMA Junkie |access-date=18 January 2023 |date=18 January 2023}}</ref> He lost the bout in the first round, getting dropped on the feet and knocked out by elbows from mount.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-03-10 |title=Bellator 292: Linton Vassell Gets Revenge on Moldavsky, Earns Number One Contender Status |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/10/bellator-292-linton-vassell-moldavsky/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
Moldavsky rematched [[Linton Vassell]] on March 10, 2023 at [[Bellator 292]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=King |first1=Nolan |title=Bellator 292 adds return of Keri Taylor-Melendez, Valentin Moldavsky vs. Linton Vassell rematch |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/bellator-292-news-keri-taylor-melendez-vs-bruna-ellen-valentin-moldavsky-linton-vassell |website=MMA Junkie |access-date=18 January 2023 |date=18 January 2023 |archive-date=18 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118165403/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/bellator-292-news-keri-taylor-melendez-vs-bruna-ellen-valentin-moldavsky-linton-vassell |url-status=live }}</ref> He lost the bout in the first round, getting dropped on the feet and knocked out by elbows from mount.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-03-10 |title=Bellator 292: Linton Vassell Gets Revenge on Moldavsky, Earns Number One Contender Status |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/10/bellator-292-linton-vassell-moldavsky/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-03-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311035358/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/10/bellator-292-linton-vassell-moldavsky/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Moldavsky had a rematch Steve Mowry on August 11, 2023 at [[Bellator 298]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-05-22 |title=Storley vs. Ward, Moldavsky vs. Mowry Among Fights Announced for Bellator 298 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/22/storley-vs-ward-moldavsky-vs-mowry-among-fights-announced-bellator-298/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-08-12 |title=Bellator 298: Blanketing Wrestling Pushes Valentin Moldavsky Past Steve Mowry |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/12/bellator-298-moldavsky-vs-mowry/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
Moldavsky had a rematch Steve Mowry on August 11, 2023 at [[Bellator 298]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-05-22 |title=Storley vs. Ward, Moldavsky vs. Mowry Among Fights Announced for Bellator 298 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/22/storley-vs-ward-moldavsky-vs-mowry-among-fights-announced-bellator-298/ |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-05-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230525002627/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/22/storley-vs-ward-moldavsky-vs-mowry-among-fights-announced-bellator-298/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-08-12 |title=Bellator 298: Blanketing Wrestling Pushes Valentin Moldavsky Past Steve Mowry |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/12/bellator-298-moldavsky-vs-mowry/ |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230815050640/https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/12/bellator-298-moldavsky-vs-mowry/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== PFL ===
Moldavsky debuted with the [[Professional Fighters League]] (PFL) at [[PFL 1 (2024)|PFL 1]] on April 4, 2024 and won his bout against Ante Delija via technical knockout with knees and punches.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-04-05 |title=Valentin Moldavsky Impresses with TKO of Ante Delija at PFL 1 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/05/valentin-moldavsky-impresses-with-tko-of-ante-delija-at-pfl-1/ |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-04-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240405040954/https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/05/valentin-moldavsky-impresses-with-tko-of-ante-delija-at-pfl-1/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Moldavsky faced [[Linton Vassell]] in a rematch on June 13, 2024 at [[PFL 4 (2024)|PFL 4]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-22 |title=Valentin Moldavsky vs. Linton Vassell headlines 2024 PFL 4 at Mohegan Sun |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/pfl-4-valentin-moldavsky-vs-linton-vassell-heavyweights-june-13-connecticut-women-flyweight-mma |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-06-14 |title=Linton Vassell Wins Trilogy with Valentin Moldavsky, Misses PFL Playoffs |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/13/linton-vassell-wins-trilogy-with-valentin-moldavsky-misses-pfl-playoffs/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-08-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804213655/https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/13/linton-vassell-wins-trilogy-with-valentin-moldavsky-misses-pfl-playoffs/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Moldavsky was scheduled to face Oleg Popov in the semifinals of the [[2024 in Professional Fighters League#2024 PFL Heavyweight playoffs|2024 Heavyweight tournament]] at [[PFL 7 (2024)|PFL 7]] on August 2, 2024, however he pulled out due to unknown reasons.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-09 |title=2024 PFL Playoffs main cards announced including notable semifinal switch |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/2024-pfl-playoffs-main-card-announced-including-notable-semifinal-switch |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-07-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240711032641/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/2024-pfl-playoffs-main-card-announced-including-notable-semifinal-switch |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Championships and accomplishments ==
== Championships and accomplishments ==
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|[[San Antonio, Texas]], United States
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|Steve Mowry
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|[[Bellator 284]]
|[[Bellator 284]]
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|{{dts|2022|August|12}}
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:54
|align=center|0:54
|[[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], United States
|[[Sioux Falls, South Dakota]], United States
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|[[Bellator 273]]
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|align=center|5
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|Decision (unanimous)
|[[Bellator 261]]
|[[Bellator 261]]
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|{{dts|2021|June|25}}
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|align=center|5
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|Decision (unanimous)
|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Bellator 244]]
|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 244|Bellator 244]]
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|Decision (unanimous)
|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 239|Bellator 239]]
|[[Bellator MMA in 2020#Bellator 239|Bellator 239]]
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| [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 218|Bellator 218]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2019#Bellator 218|Bellator 218]]
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| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 181|Bellator 181]]
| [[Bellator MMA in 2017#Bellator 181|Bellator 181]]
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| Decision (split)
| [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round]]
| [[2016 in Rizin Fighting Federation#Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round|Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round]]
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| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], [[Japan]]
| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan
| {{small|2016 Rizin Openweight Grand-Prix Semi-Finals}}
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| [[Saitama, Saitama|Saitama]], Japan
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Igorevich and the family name is Moldavsky.
Valentin Moldavsky
Valentin Moldavsky in 2016
Born (1992-02-06) 6 February 1992 (age 32)
Novopskov, Ukraine
Native nameВалентин Молдавский
NationalityUkrainian (until 2014)
Russian (since 2014)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight243 lb (110 kg; 17 st 5 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StyleCombat Sambo
TeamFedorTeam
TrainerFedor Emelianenko
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins13
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision8
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision3
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Valentin Igorevich Moldavsky (Russian: Валенти́н И́горевич Молда́вский; born 6 February 1992) is a Russian mixed martial artist and combat sambo practitioner. He is currently signed to Bellator MMA, where he is a former interim Bellator Heavyweight Champion. He is also a two-time world and one-time European Sambo Champion in the +100 kg division.

Biography

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Moldavsky was born 6 February 1992 in the village of Novopskov in the Luhansk Oblast. He was enrolled at the Luhansk State University of Internal Affairs, working as platoon leader.[1]

Sambo

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In 2018, Moldavsky won the European Sambo Championships in Athens, Greece and the World Sambo Championships in Bucharest, Romania in the +100 kg weight category.

He also won the 2020 Russian national Championship, which allowed him to qualify for the 2020 World Sambo Championships in Serbia. He claimed the World Championship in the +100 kg category.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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After going undefeated in amateur bouts, Moldavsky had his first professional fight was with Armenian Karen Karapetyan in Omsk on 21 February 2015, beating him with an armlock. Soon after, Moldavsky has been coached by Fedor Emelianenko and joined his Team Fedor.[3]

Rizin Fighting Federation

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In 2016, Moldavsky entered the Rizin Openweight Grand-Prix. In the first round in September 2016, he defeated Karl Albrektsson by unanimous decision to advance.[4] In the quarter-finals on 29 December 2016, he defeated Szymon Bajor by unanimous decision. Two days later, he suffered his first loss to Iranian Amir Aliakbari by decision.[5]

Bellator MMA

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Moldavsky debuted for Bellator MMA at Bellator 181 on 14 July 2017, beating Carl Seumanutafa by unanimous decision.

Moldavsky returned to the promotion on 13 July 2018, knocking out Ernest James in the first round at Bellator 202.[6]

Moldavsky faced Linton Vassell on March 22, 2019 at Bellator 218, winning the bout by unanimous decision.[7]

Moldavsky faced Javy Ayala at Bellator 239 on February 21, 2020.[8] Using takedowns and dominating Ayala on the ground, Moldavsky won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

In his highest profile fight to date, Moldavsky faced Roy Nelson at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]

With heavyweight champion Ryan Bader moving on in the Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament, Moldavsky faced Timothy Johnson for the Bellator Interim Heavyweight World Championship at Bellator 261 on June 25, 2021.[11] He won the bout and the title by unanimous decision.[12]

Moldavsky faced Bellator Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader to unify the Heavyweight titles on January 29, 2022 at Bellator 273.[13] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[14] 7 out of 11 media scores gave it to Moldavsky.[15]

Moldavsky faced Steve Mowry at Bellator 284 on August 12, 2022.[16] Less than a minute into the bout, Moldavsky accidentally eye poked Mowry, rendering him unable to continue, resulting in a no contest.[17]

Moldavsky rematched Linton Vassell on March 10, 2023 at Bellator 292.[18] He lost the bout in the first round, getting dropped on the feet and knocked out by elbows from mount.[19]

Moldavsky had a rematch Steve Mowry on August 11, 2023 at Bellator 298.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

PFL

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Moldavsky debuted with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) at PFL 1 on April 4, 2024 and won his bout against Ante Delija via technical knockout with knees and punches.[22]

Moldavsky faced Linton Vassell in a rematch on June 13, 2024 at PFL 4.[23] He lost the fight via split decision.[24]

Moldavsky was scheduled to face Oleg Popov in the semifinals of the 2024 Heavyweight tournament at PFL 7 on August 2, 2024, however he pulled out due to unknown reasons.[25]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
18 matches 13 wins 4 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 3 0
By decision 8 3
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–4 (1) Linton Vassell Decision (split) PFL 4 (2024) June 13, 2024 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 13–3 (1) Ante Delija TKO (knees and punches) PFL 1 (2024) April 4, 2024 1 2:17 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 12–3 (1) Steve Mowry Decision (unanimous) Bellator 298 August 11, 2023 3 5:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss 11–3 (1) Linton Vassell KO (punches and elbows) Bellator 292 March 10, 2023 1 3:03 San Jose, California, United States
NC 11–2 (1) Steve Mowry NC (accidental eye poke) Bellator 284 August 12, 2022 1 0:54 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Accidental eye poke rendered Mowry unable to continue.
Loss 11–2 Ryan Bader Decision (unanimous) Bellator 273 January 29, 2022 5 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States For the Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Win 11–1 Timothy Johnson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 261 June 25, 2021 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Won the interim Bellator Heavyweight World Championship.
Win 10–1 Roy Nelson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 244 August 21, 2020 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 9–1 Javy Ayala Decision (unanimous) Bellator 239 February 21, 2020 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 8–1 Linton Vassell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 218 March 22, 2019 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 7–1 Ernest James TKO (punches) Bellator 202 July 13, 2018 2 4:02 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 6–1 Carl Seumanutafa Decision (unanimous) Bellator 181 July 14, 2017 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 5–1 Amir Aliakbari Decision (split) Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: Final Round December 31, 2016 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan 2016 Rizin Openweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 5–0 Szymon Bajor Decision (unanimous) Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round December 29, 2016 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan 2016 Rizin Openweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 4–0 Karl Albrektsson Decision (unanimous) Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 1st Round September 25, 2016 2 5:00 Saitama, Japan 2016 Rizin Openweight Grand Prix First Round.
Win 3–0 Daniel Doerrer Submission (guillotine choke) Fight Nights Global 50 June 17, 2016 1 0:47 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 2–0 Yuta Uchida Submission (rear-naked choke) Rizin World Grand Prix 2015: Part 1 - Saraba December 29, 2015 1 2:20 Saitama, Japan 2015 Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve bout.
Win 1–0 Karen Karapetyan Submission (armbar) Professional Combat Sambo: Eurasian Economic Union February 21, 2015 1 1:26 Omsk, Russia

See also

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References

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  2. ^ Steve Juon (November 11, 2020). "Bellator heavyweight Valentine Moldavsky takes home the gold". mmamania.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2020. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  3. ^ "Fedor Team". Archived from the original on 2019-06-03. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  4. ^ Schälander, Daniel (2016-09-25). "Albrektsson Loses by Decision in Rizin Grand Prix". Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Archived from the original on 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
  5. ^ "VIDEO Pogledajte tko je Amir Aliakbari, suparnik Cro Copa u finalu Rizina!". gol.dnevnik.hr. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Валентин Молдавский / Valentin Moldavsky". Archived from the original on 2018-11-12. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  7. ^ Anderson, Jay (22 March 2019). "Bellator 218 Results: Valentin Moldavsky Outlasts Linton Vassell For Decision Win". Cageside Press. Archived from the original on 24 March 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
  8. ^ Nolan King (January 15, 2020). "Bellator 239 adds Tyrell Fortune vs. Timothy Johnson, Denise Kielholtz vs. Kristina Williams". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  9. ^ Mike Bohn (February 21, 2020). "Bellator 239 results: Valentin Moldavsky mauls Javy Ayala to pair of 30-24 scores". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  10. ^ "Bellator 244 Results: Bader vs. Nemkov". MMAFighting.com. August 21, 2020. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
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