18 Facts About Valentin Moldavsky

Valentin Igorevich Moldavsky is a Russian mixed martial artist and combat sambo practitioner.

Valentin Moldavsky formerly competed for Bellator MMA, where he was an interim Heavyweight World Champion.

Valentin Moldavsky was enrolled at the Luhansk State University of Internal Affairs, working as platoon leader.

Valentin Moldavsky won the 2020 Russian national Championship, which allowed him to qualify for the 2020 World Sambo Championships in Serbia.

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

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

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

Valentin Moldavsky faced Javy Ayala at Bellator 239 on February 21,2020.

Valentin Moldavsky won the bout and the title by unanimous decision.

Valentin Moldavsky faced Bellator Heavyweight World Champion Ryan Bader to unify the Heavyweight titles on January 29,2022 at Bellator 273.

Valentin Moldavsky faced Steve Mowry at Bellator 284 on August 12,2022.

Valentin Moldavsky rematched Linton Vassell on March 10,2023 at Bellator 292.

Valentin Moldavsky lost the bout in the first round, getting dropped on the feet and knocked out by elbows from mount.

Valentin Moldavsky had a rematch Steve Mowry on August 11,2023 at Bellator 298.

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

Valentin Moldavsky faced Linton Vassell in a rematch on June 13,2024 at PFL 4.

Valentin 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 for unknown reasons.

On March 5,2025, the promotion officially revealed that Valentin Moldavsky will join the 2025 PFL Heavyweight Tournament.