Career
He is Ranked top 10 in the world by Sherdog. lieutenant is unknown why he didn"t make the team Mobile Marketing Association career
Minakov made his professional Mobile Marketing Association debut in November 2010.
Minakov defeated UFC and Bellator veteran Eddie Sanchez on June 7, 2012 at Fight Nights - Battle of Moscow 7.
Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
In June 2012, Minakov was signed in Bellator. He made his debut the following fall at Bellator 79 on November 2, 2012.
Minakov faced Ron Sparks on June 19, 2013 in the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal. Minakov faced Ryan Martinez at Bellator 97 in the finals on July 31, 2013.
He got the TKO victory via punches in the third round, after he took Martinez down and secured full mount.
Martial Arts
Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Bellator Heavyweight Championship (One time, current)
One Successful Title Defense
Bellator 2013 Summer Series Heavyweight Tournament Championship
Global-Mobile Marketing Association
Global-Mobile Marketing Association Fighter of the Year 2013
Sambo
Federation International Amateur de Sambo (FIAS)
Russian National Champion (4 time)
Judo
Russian Judo Federation
Russian Junior National Champion (1 time)
Freestyle Wrestling
Russian Freestyle Wrestling Federation
Russian Junior National Champion (1 time).