Valeriu Mircea MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, KSW Career & Fight History
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VALERIU MIRCEA
“The Solitary Wolf”
MOLDOVA • LIGHTWEIGHT
W-L-D
32-9-1
(T)KO
13-3
SUB
13-3
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Moldova
WT CLASS
Lightweight
HT / WT
5′ 9″, 155 lbs
BIRTHDATE
10/05/1993 (33)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
72.4″ (184cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Mircea Fight Club • Chisinau, Moldova
NICKNAME
“The Solitary Wolf”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Valeriu Mircea Record
WINS32
KO/TKO
13
SUB
13
DECISION
6
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
3
SUB
3
DECISION
3
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 42 professional bouts (32-9-1).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Roman Szymanski
Poland
Poland
KSW 118 – Kuberski vs. Michalski
May / 16 / 2026
TKO
Rnd 2 (0:52)
May / 16 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME0:52
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 118 • Lightweight Trilogy Bout
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Roman Szymanski
Fight Location Kalisz, Poland (Arena Kalisz)
Kalisz, Poland (Arena Kalisz)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Roman Szymanski Record at Bout (Opponent)17-9-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout31-9-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Valeriu Mircea: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Roman Szymanski: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the trilogy meeting between the two contenders, Mircea stunned Szymanski with a fierce right cross early in round two and unleashed a heavy barrage of punches to earn the TKO stoppage at 0:52.
WIN
Wilson Varela
France
France
KSW 112 – Kaczmarczyk vs. Soldaev
Nov / 15 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 15 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 112 • Lightweight Contender Bout
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Wilson Varela
Fight Location Radom, Poland (Radom Sports Center)
Radom, Poland (Radom Sports Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Wilson Varela Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout30-9-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Valeriu Mircea: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Wilson Varela: +130 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea combined effective wrestling takedowns with powerful right-hand counters over 15 minutes to earn a clear unanimous decision against the dangerous French striker.
LOSS
Salahdine Parnasse
France
France
KSW 93 – Paris: Parnasse vs. Mircea
Apr / 06 / 2024
KO
Rnd 1 (4:00)
Apr / 06 / 2024
ROUND1
TIME4:00
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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KSW Undisputed Lightweight Championship • Parnasse vs. Mircea
Challenged for Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Salahdine Parnasse
Fight Location Paris, France (Adidas Arena)
Paris, France (Adidas Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Salahdine Parnasse Record at Bout (Opponent)18-2-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout30-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Salahdine Parnasse: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +425 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Tomasz Bronder
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their lightweight title unification clash in Paris, two-division champion Parnasse set up a lightning-quick left high kick that dropped Mircea before finishing with follow-up punches at 4:00 of round one.
WIN
Leo Brichta
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
KSW 91 – Mircea vs. Brichta
Feb / 17 / 2024
Submission
Rnd 4 (2:40)
Feb / 17 / 2024
ROUND4
TIME2:40
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim KSW Lightweight Championship • Mircea vs. Brichta
Captured Interim Championship
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Leo Brichta
Fight Location Liberec, Czech Republic (Home Credit Arena)
Liberec, Czech Republic (Home Credit Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Leo Brichta Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-0 (1 NC)
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout29-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Leo Brichta: -145 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea took the hometown favorite Brichta into deep waters over four gruelling championship rounds, securing a decisive takedown in the fourth, taking the back, and sinking in a rear-naked choke at 2:40 to win the Interim KSW Lightweight title.
WIN
Roman Szymanski
Poland
Poland
KSW 83 – Colosseum 2
Jun / 03 / 2023
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jun / 03 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 83: Colosseum 2 • Stadium Rematch
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Roman Szymanski
Fight Location Warsaw, Poland (PGE Narodowy)
Warsaw, Poland (PGE Narodowy)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Roman Szymanski Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout28-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Roman Szymanski: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in front of 50,000 fans at Warsaw’s national stadium, Mircea avenged his prior loss to Szymanski by landing heavy overhand rights and controlling key clinch exchanges to claim a hard-fought split decision.
WIN
Borys Mankowski
Poland
Poland
KSW 78 – Materla vs. Grove 2
Jan / 21 / 2023
KO
Rnd 1 (4:22)
Jan / 21 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME4:22
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 78 • Lightweight Feature
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Borys Mankowski
Fight Location Szczecin, Poland (Netto Arena)
Szczecin, Poland (Netto Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Borys Mankowski Record at Bout (Opponent)22-10-1
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout27-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Borys Mankowski: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Tomasz Bronder
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea produced a viral highlight by launching a flying knee that connected flush on former KSW champion Mankowski, finishing him with follow-up punches at 4:22 of round one.
WIN
Gracjan Szadzinski
Poland
Poland
KSW 76 – Parnasse vs. Rajewski
Nov / 12 / 2022
KO
Rnd 1 (1:39)
Nov / 12 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME1:39
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW 76 • Lightweight Feature
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Gracjan Szadzinski
Fight Location Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland (CAiIS)
Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland (CAiIS)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Gracjan Szadzinski Record at Bout (Opponent)9-4-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout26-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Valeriu Mircea: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Gracjan Szadzinski: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Piotr Jarosz
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea traded furiously in the pocket with knockout artist Szadzinski, connecting with a devastating right hand that knocked Szadzinski out cold at 1:39 of round one.
LOSS
Roman Szymanski
Poland
Poland
KSW 71 – Ziolkowski vs. Rajewski
Jun / 18 / 2022
TKO
Rnd 1 (5:00)
Jun / 18 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME5:00
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 KSW Debut • Mircea vs. Szymanski 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Roman Szymanski
Fight Location Torun, Poland (Arena Torun)
Torun, Poland (Arena Torun)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Roman Szymanski Record at Bout (Opponent)15-6-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout26-7-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Roman Szymanski: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his promotional debut, Mircea engaged in a high-paced opening frame before suffering a hand fracture that rendered him unable to answer the bell for round two.
WIN
Ayub Gaziev
Russia
Russia
Brave CF 52 – Brave Combat Federation 52
Aug / 01 / 2021
KO
Rnd 1 (0:43)
Aug / 01 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME0:43
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Brave CF 52: Bad Blood • Catchweight Bout
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Ayub Gaziev
Fight Location Milan, Italy
Milan, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Ayub Gaziev Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-1
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout25-7-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Valeriu Mircea: -455 (Favorite)
vs
Ayub Gaziev: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Stefano Valenti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea needed just 43 seconds to fold Gaziev with a devastating right hook on the counter, sealing an emphatic first-round knockout.
LOSS
Omar Solomonov
Russia
Russia
Brave CF 50 – Brave Combat Federation 50
Apr / 01 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 01 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Brave CF 50 • Featherweight Feature
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Omar Solomonov
Fight Location Arad, Bahrain (National Stadium)
Arad, Bahrain (National Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Omar Solomonov Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout25-6-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Omar Solomonov: -130 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +100 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rebin Saber
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Solomonov utilized suffocating wrestling control against the cage and on the canvas across three rounds to edge Mircea by unanimous decision.
LOSS
Martun Mezhlumyan
Armenia
Armenia
Eagles FC – Next Level
Feb / 15 / 2020
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 15 / 2020
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Eagles FC Lightweight Championship • Mezhlumyan vs. Mircea
Challenged for Lightweight Championship
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Martun Mezhlumyan
Fight Location Chisinau, Moldova (Manejul de Atletica Usoara)
Chisinau, Moldova (Manejul de Atletica Usoara)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Martun Mezhlumyan Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout25-5-1
Officials
Ref: Alexandru Petcoglo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling 25-minute championship war between two elite grapplers saw Mezhlumyan edge out Mircea on the judges’ scorecards via split decision.
WIN
Andrei Barbarosa
Moldova
Moldova
Eagles FC 11 – Eagles Fighting Championship 11
Feb / 16 / 2019
KO
Rnd 1 (0:51)
Feb / 16 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME0:51
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Eagles FC Featherweight Championship • Mircea vs. Barbarosa
Defended Featherweight Championship
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Andrei Barbarosa
Fight Location Chisinau, Moldova
Chisinau, MoldovaDuration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Andrei Barbarosa Record at Bout (Opponent)6-5-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout24-5-1
Officials
Ref: Mariusz Domasat
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea made quick work of challenger Barbarosa, landing a devastating hook in the pocket that put his opponent to sleep in just 51 seconds to retain his championship.
WIN
Flavio Pina de Sousa
Brazil
Brazil
Eagles FC 10 – Eagles Fighting Championship 10
Nov / 03 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 03 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Eagles FC 10 • Main Card Feature
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Flavio Pina de Sousa
Fight Location Chisinau, Moldova
Chisinau, MoldovaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Flavio Pina de Sousa Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout23-5-1
Officials
Ref: Denis Pocatilov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea out-pointed Brazilian veteran Pina de Sousa across 15 minutes with dominant top control and sharper power punches to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Anton Kuivanen
Finland
Finland
Cage – Cage 44
Sep / 08 / 2018
TKO
Rnd 2 (4:15)
Sep / 08 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME4:15
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Cage 44 • Lightweight Main Event
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Anton Kuivanen
Fight Location Helsinki, Finland (Helsinki Culture House)
Helsinki, Finland (Helsinki Culture House)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Anton Kuivanen Record at Bout (Opponent)26-10-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout22-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Anton Kuivanen: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mikko Aaltonen
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea traveled to Helsinki and upset former UFC veteran Kuivanen, surviving early adversity before dropping the Finn with a blistering right hook and finishing with ground strikes at 4:15 of round two.
WIN
Marco Manara
Italy
Italy
TFN – Trieste Fight Night 2018
Jul / 13 / 2018
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:10)
Jul / 13 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME2:10
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Trieste Fight Night 2018 • Main Event
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Marco Manara
Fight Location Trieste, Italy
Trieste, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Marco Manara Record at Bout (Opponent)5-4-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout21-5-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea swarmed Manara early in the opening frame with unanswered power strikes, forcing the referee to halt the bout at 2:10.
WIN
Nemat Abdrashitov
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan
Eagles FC 9 – Eagles Fighting Championship 9
May / 26 / 2018
KO
Rnd 3 (3:18)
May / 26 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME3:18
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Eagles FC 9 • Co-Main Event
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Nemat Abdrashitov
Fight Location Chisinau, Moldova
Chisinau, MoldovaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Nemat Abdrashitov Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout20-5-1
Officials
Ref: Denis Pocatilov
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea broke down the durable Kyrgyz fighter over three rounds, landing a clean punch knockout at 3:18 of the final frame.
WIN
Teddy Violet
France
France
Magnum FC 4 – Magnum Fighting Championship 4
Mar / 03 / 2018
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:00)
Mar / 03 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME2:00
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Magnum FC 4 • Main Event Feature
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Teddy Violet
Fight Location Verona, Italy
Verona, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup150 lbs vs 150 lbs
Teddy Violet Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout19-5-1
Officials
Ref: Andrea Bruni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea locked in a tight guillotine choke during a scramble against the French prospect in round two, forcing Violet to tap at 2:00.
DRAW
Gregor Weibel
Switzerland
Switzerland
Fighting Venkon / Legio’s Team Bergamo – Venkon Fight Night 2
Jan / 21 / 2018
Draw
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jan / 21 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Venkon Fight Night 2 • Main Event
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Gregor Weibel
Fight Location Bergamo, Italy
Bergamo, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Gregor Weibel Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout19-5-0
Officials
Ref: Tazio Basilio
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A closely contested, tactical battle across three rounds between Mircea and Swiss standout Weibel ended in a draw on the judges’ scorecards.
LOSS
Ibragim Kantaev
Russia
Russia
RXF 29 – MMA All Stars 5: RXF vs. Magnum FC
Dec / 18 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 18 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RXF 29: MMA All Stars 5 • Co-Main Event
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Ibragim Kantaev
Fight Location Brasov, Romania (Sala Sporturilor Dumitru Popescu Colibasi)
Brasov, Romania (Sala Sporturilor Dumitru Popescu Colibasi)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Ibragim Kantaev Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout19-4-0
Officials
Ref: Catalin Otelea
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kantaev utilized heavy top position and grounded control to edge out a unanimous decision victory over three rounds.
WIN
Djamil Chan
Netherlands
Netherlands
Bellator 176 – Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2
Apr / 08 / 2017
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 08 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 176 • Lightweight Main Card
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Djamil Chan
Fight Location Turin, Italy (Pala Alpitour)
Turin, Italy (Pala Alpitour)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Djamil Chan Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout18-4-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Djamil Chan: -185 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea out-grappled and out-struck the Dutch knockout artist Djamil Chan over three hard-fought rounds to capture his first Bellator promotional victory via majority decision.
LOSS
Goiti Yamauchi
Brazil
Brazil
Bellator 168 – Sakara vs. Beltran
Dec / 10 / 2016
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:33)
Dec / 10 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:33
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 168 • Co-Main Event
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Goiti Yamauchi
Fight Location Florence, Italy (Nelson Mandela Forum)
Florence, Italy (Nelson Mandela Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Goiti Yamauchi Record at Bout (Opponent)20-3-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout18-3-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Goiti Yamauchi: -350 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +260 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea dropped Yamauchi with a thunderous punch in the opening minutes, but the BJJ wizard recovered off his back and locked up a lightning-quick triangle choke to force the tap at 3:33.
WIN
Hrvoje Stepic
Croatia
Croatia
PNFC – Fight Day Gala
Nov / 05 / 2016
KO
Rnd 1 (3:55)
Nov / 05 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:55
METHODKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PNFC Fight Day Gala • Main Event Feature
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Hrvoje Stepic
Fight Location Pordenone, Italy
Pordenone, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Hrvoje Stepic Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout17-3-0
Officials
Ref: Stefano Valenti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea applied immediate forward pressure, cornering Stepic against the ropes before unleashing a heavy combination of punches to score a knockout at 3:55 of round one.
WIN
Leonardo Carletti
Italy
Italy
Fight1 / Fight or Nothing – Road to Bellator: The Final Countdown
Oct / 29 / 2016
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:30)
Oct / 29 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Road to Bellator: The Final Countdown • Main Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Leonardo Carletti
Fight Location Rome, Italy
Rome, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Leonardo Carletti Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout16-3-0
Officials
Ref: Roberto Geri
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea stuffed an early takedown attempt, immediately snatched Carletti’s neck, and rolled into a tight guillotine choke to force the tapout at 2:30.
WIN
Piotr Niedzielski
Poland
Poland
WFC 20 – Exclusive Fight Night
Aug / 27 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Aug / 27 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WFC 20 • Lightweight Feature
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Piotr Niedzielski
Fight Location Bad Voeslau, Austria
Bad Voeslau, AustriaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Piotr Niedzielski Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout15-3-0
Officials
Ref: Daniel Movahedi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea out-grappled and out-worked the rising Polish prospect over 15 minutes, controlling the pace and scoring in the clinch to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Vladimir Nedozhdykh
Russia
Russia
Gotti Promotion – East Invasion 2
Jul / 23 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:21)
Jul / 23 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:21
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 East Invasion 2 • Main Event Feature
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Vladimir Nedozhdykh
Fight Location Trieste, Italy
Trieste, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Vladimir Nedozhdykh Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout14-3-0
Officials
Ref: Dario Kalabic
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea took control on the canvas, advancing to full mount and raining down heavy ground strikes to prompt a referee stoppage at 4:21 of round one.
WIN
Enrique Fernandez
Spain
Spain
Oktagon Kickboxing – Road to Bellator
Jul / 10 / 2016
Submission
Rnd 3 (3:02)
Jul / 10 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME3:02
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Road to Bellator • Co-Main Event
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Enrique Fernandez
Fight Location Rome, Italy
Rome, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Enrique Fernandez Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout13-3-0
Officials
Ref: Stefano Valenti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea out-classed Fernandez in the grappling exchanges before isolating an arm late in the third round to force the tapout via armbar at 3:02.
LOSS
Cody McKenzie
United States
United States
Venator FC 3 – Palhares vs. Meek
May / 21 / 2016
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:30)
May / 21 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME1:30
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Venator FC 3 • Welterweight Feature
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Cody McKenzie
Fight Location Milan, Italy (Palasesto)
Milan, Italy (Palasesto)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Cody McKenzie Record at Bout (Opponent)15-9-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout13-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Cody McKenzie: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Valeriu Mircea: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rich Mitchell
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Former UFC veteran McKenzie caught Mircea with his trademark modified guillotine choke (“The McKenzietine”) during a takedown scramble to force the tapout at 1:30 of round two.
WIN
Christian Balsamo
Italy
Italy
Fight or Nothing – Road to Bellator
Apr / 02 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:01)
Apr / 02 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:01
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Road to Bellator • Featured Attraction
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Christian Balsamo
Fight Location Rome, Italy
Rome, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Christian Balsamo Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout12-2-0
Officials
Ref: Tazio Basilio
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea blitzed Balsamo with heavy hooks in the opening round, securing a standing knockdown before finishing with ground strikes at 3:01.
WIN
Ivan Popov
Russia
Russia
Gotti Promotions – East Invasion
Mar / 13 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 13 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 East Invasion • Lightweight Main Event
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Ivan Popov
Fight Location Trieste, Italy
Trieste, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Ivan Popov Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout11-2-0
Officials
Ref: Dario Kalabic
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea controlled position across all three rounds, out-landing Popov on the feet and stuffing takedowns to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Radu Maxim
Moldova
Moldova
Oktagon – Thai Box Mania 8
Jan / 30 / 2016
TKO
Rnd 2 (2:52)
Jan / 30 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME2:52
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Thai Box Mania 8 • Main Card Bout
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Radu Maxim
Fight Location Turin, Italy
Turin, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Radu Maxim Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout10-2-0
Officials
Ref: Stefano Valenti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea wore Maxim down with aggressive wrestling and knees in the clinch before finishing the bout with unanswered punches at 2:52 of round two.
WIN
Anderson da Silva Santos
Brazil
Brazil
PNFC – Power Nation Fighting Championship 6
Dec / 20 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:57)
Dec / 20 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME3:57
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PNFC 6 • Main Event Feature
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Anderson da Silva Santos
Fight Location Pordenone, Italy
Pordenone, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Anderson da Silva Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout9-2-0
Officials
Ref: Andrea Bruni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea took Santos down effortlessly, passed guard to back control, and locked in a deep rear-naked choke to secure the finish at 3:57.
WIN
Arbi Kilaev
Russia
Russia
Gotti Promotions – Russia Comes to Trieste
Nov / 15 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:40)
Nov / 15 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:40
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Russia Comes to Trieste • Co-Main Event
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Arbi Kilaev
Fight Location Trieste, Italy
Trieste, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Arbi Kilaev Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout8-2-0
Officials
Ref: Dario Kalabic
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea took Kilaev down swiftly, transitioned smoothly to the back, and sunk in a rear-naked choke to force the tapout at 2:40 of the opening round.
WIN
Aldo Cirillo
Italy
Italy
Fight or Nothing – Clash of Titans
Sep / 26 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:38)
Sep / 26 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME2:38
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Clash of Titans • Featured Attraction
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Aldo Cirillo
Fight Location Rome, Italy
Rome, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Aldo Cirillo Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout7-2-0
Officials
Ref: Stefano Valenti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea rolled into a slick leg attack during a scramble in round two, securing an ankle lock to force the tapout at 2:38.
LOSS
Raul Tutarauli
Georgia
Georgia
M-1 Challenge 60 – Battle in Orel
Aug / 05 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:18)
Aug / 05 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME3:18
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Challenge 60 • Lightweight Bout
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Raul Tutarauli
Fight Location Oryol, Russia (Grinn Center Arena)
Oryol, Russia (Grinn Center Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Raul Tutarauli Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout7-1-0
Officials
Ref: Lukasz Bosacki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Georgian power puncher Tutarauli overwhelmed Mircea with heavy punches along the ropes in round one, prompting referee Lukasz Bosacki to halt the bout at 3:18.
WIN
Marco Manara
Italy
Italy
MITC – Milano in the Cage 5
Jun / 13 / 2015
TKO
Rnd 3 (1:58)
Jun / 13 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME1:58
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Milano in the Cage 5 • Featured Bout
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Marco Manara
Fight Location Milan, Italy
Milan, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Marco Manara Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout6-1-0
Officials
Ref: Claudio Alberton
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea broke down Manara with sustained power striking, finding the finish in the third round via unanswered punches against the cage.
WIN
Andrea Controversa
Italy
Italy
Knockout in the Cage 3 – Road to M-1 Global
May / 16 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:55)
May / 16 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Road to M-1 Global • Featured Bout
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Andrea Controversa
Fight Location Rome, Italy
Rome, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Andrea Controversa Record at Bout (Opponent)2-3-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout5-1-0
Officials
Ref: Manuel Colleoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea secured an early takedown, advanced into side control, and locked up a kimura shoulder lock to force the tap at 2:55 of round one.
WIN
Luca Vitali
Italy
Italy
Praedator FC – Praedator League Vercelli 2015
Apr / 19 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:25)
Apr / 19 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:25
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Praedator FC • Main Event Feature
Main Event
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Luca Vitali
Fight Location Vercelli, Italy
Vercelli, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Luca Vitali Record at Bout (Opponent)6-3-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout4-1-0
Officials
Ref: Stefano Ghidoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea snatched Vitali’s neck in a standing clinch, jumped to guard, and cinched a tight guillotine choke to win at 2:25 of round one.
WIN
Jacopo Santini
Italy
Italy
FIKBMS – MMA Open Golden Cup 2015
Mar / 28 / 2015
Technical Submission
Rnd 1
Mar / 28 / 2015
ROUND1
METHODTechnical Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MMA Open Golden Cup 2015 • Tournament Final
Tournament Final
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Jacopo Santini
Fight Location Montecatini Terme, Italy
Montecatini Terme, ItalyDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Jacopo Santini Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout3-1-0
Officials
Ref: Raffaele Aveni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea locked up a deep guillotine choke in the opening round, prompting the referee to halt the bout due to technical submission.
WIN
Francesco Sarullo
Italy
Italy
FIKBMS – MMA Open Golden Cup 2015
Mar / 28 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:20)
Mar / 28 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME1:20
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 MMA Open Golden Cup 2015 • Tournament Semifinal
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Francesco Sarullo
Fight Location Montecatini Terme, Italy
Montecatini Terme, ItalyDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Francesco Sarullo Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout2-1-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea worked off his back in round two, catching Sarullo in a tight triangle choke to force the submission at 1:20.
WIN
Elia Madau
Italy
Italy
Fight1 – Night Warriors 2015
Mar / 07 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:00)
Mar / 07 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME3:00
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Night Warriors 2015 • Main Card Bout
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Elia Madau
Fight Location Florence, Italy
Florence, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Elia Madau Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout1-1-0
Officials
Ref: Stefano Valenti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mircea took Madau down, took his back with precision, and sank in a rear-naked choke to secure his first career stoppage victory at 3:00.
LOSS
Angelo Rubino
Italy
Italy
Cattivisinasce – In the Cage 3
Feb / 22 / 2015
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:50)
Feb / 22 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME1:50
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 In the Cage 3 • Lightweight Feature
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Angelo Rubino
Fight Location Castelfranco Veneto, Italy
Castelfranco Veneto, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Angelo Rubino Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Claudio Alberton
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rubino secured an armbar from guard during a scramble in round two, handing Mircea the first setback of his professional career at 1:50.
WIN
Luca Puggioni
Italy
Italy
Iron Fighters – Iron Fighters 14
Nov / 15 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:02)
Nov / 15 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:02
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Mircea vs. Puggioni
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupValeriu Mircea vs Luca Puggioni
Fight Location Pordenone, Italy
Pordenone, ItalyDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Luca Puggioni Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Valeriu Mircea Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Alan Bini
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional MMA debut, Mircea locked up a triangle choke from his guard, submitting Puggioni at 3:02 of round one to secure his first career win.
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