| Name | Igor Vovchanchyn |
| Nickname | Ice Cold |
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| Date of birth | Aug 6, 1973 (52 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | Pride |
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Igor Vovchanchyn – General Profile
Igor Vovchanchyn is a Ukrainian former professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer who competed internationally during MMA’s early global era, most notably in PRIDE Fighting Championships. Born on August 6, 1973, in Ukraine, Vovchanchyn became widely known for his compact frame, explosive power, and aggressive fighting style.
MMA Career
Vovchanchyn began his professional MMA career in the mid-1990s and quickly gained attention through a long series of victories across European and international promotions. He later became a regular competitor in PRIDE, where he faced many of the top heavyweights of his generation.
Throughout his career, Vovchanchyn built a reputation as a dangerous and fearless opponent, often taking on larger fighters and competing frequently during the sport’s formative years.
Fighting Style
Igor Vovchanchyn was best known for a striking-first approach centered on raw power and forward pressure. Despite being smaller than many of his opponents, he relied on speed, toughness, and heavy hands to dictate exchanges.
His willingness to engage and ability to deliver knockouts made him one of the most memorable figures of early heavyweight MMA.
Career Highlights
Vovchanchyn’s career highlights include extensive competition in PRIDE Fighting Championships and building one of the largest win totals of his era. He remains remembered as a cult favorite and as one of the most feared strikers from MMA’s early international period.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Herring |
Pride 19 |
U-DEC | |
| Valentijn Overeem |
Pride 18 |
SUB Heel Hook · R1 · 4:35 |
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| Mario Sperry |
Pride 17 |
SUB Arm Triangle · R1 · 2:52 |
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| Masaaki Satake |
Pride 15 |
U-DEC | |
| Gilbert Yvel |
Pride 14 |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R1 · 1:52 |
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| Tra Telligman |
Pride 13 |
U-DEC | |
| Mark Kerr |
Pride 12 |
U-DEC | |
| Nobuhiko Takada |
Pride 11 |
KO/TKO Punches · R2 · 3:17 |
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| Enson Inoue |
Pride 10 |
KO/TKO | |
| Daijiro Matsui |
Pride 9 |
KO/TKO | |
| Mark Coleman |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO Knees · R2 · 3:09 |
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| Gary Goodridge |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 10:14 |
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| Kazushi Sakuraba |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Finals |
KO/TKO | |
| Alexander Otsuka |
Pride Grand Prix 2000 Opening Round |
U-DEC | |
| Francisco Bueno |
Pride 8 |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 1:23 |
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| Mark Kerr |
Pride 7 |
CNC | |
| Carlos Barreto |
Pride 6 |
U-DEC | |
| Akira Shoji |
Pride 5 |
U-DEC | |
| Gary Goodridge |
Pride 4 |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 5:58 |
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Dan Hooker The Hangman | 24-14 |
| Chris Weidman The All-American | 16-8 |
| Cub Swanson Killer | 30-14 |
| Cody Stamann The Spartan | 21-8 |
| Eddie Alvarez The Underground King | 30-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Masakazu Imanari Ashikan Judan | 40-22 |
| Charles Andrade Gracie | 34-42 |
| Matt Horwich Suave | 30-25 |
| Zhikang Zhao | 29-8 |
| Islam Mamedov | 23-3 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Henry Cejudo The Messenger | 16-6 |
| Demetrious Johnson Mighty Mouse | 25-4 |
| Jamey-Lyn Horth | 9-2 |
| Arnold Allen Almighty | 20-4 |
| Brad Tavares | 21-11 |
| Marvin Vettori The Italian Dream | 19-9 |
| Geoff Neal Handz of Steel | 16-7 |
| Gillian Robertson The Savage | 16-8 |
| Harry Hardwick Houdini | 13-4 |
| Sean O'Malley Suga | 19-3 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |