Lena Ovchynnikova

Background And Achievements

Lena “Hunter” Ovchynnikova

14 times World Champion of MMA, Muay-Thai and Kickboxing

Nickname: Hunter
Record: 12-6-0, 1 NC (8 Submissions, 1 Knockout)
Weight Class: Flyweight
Fighting Out of: Lviv, Ukraine
Affiliation: Jackson Wink MMA Academy

Lena “Hunter” Ovchynnikova is a highly decorated Ukrainian martial artist with a professional MMA record of 12-6, 1 NC. A versatile striker and elite grappler, she built her reputation on her dynamic stand-up—boasting a background as a multi-time Muay Thai and kickboxing world champion—paired with a dangerous submission game.

Born in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, Lena Ovchynnikova is a pioneer and veteran of combat sports. Before fully dedicating herself to mixed martial arts, she amassed a legendary striking resume, capturing over 10 world championships across Muay Thai, K-1, and kickboxing organizations. Known as “Hunter” for her aggressive, calculated approach to fighting, Ovchynnikova successfully translated her world-class striking into the MMA cage, becoming a formidable force in the women’s flyweight division.

MMA Career Highlights

Ovchynnikova made her professional MMA debut in 2006, quickly establishing herself as an aggressive finisher. Demonstrating immense versatility, she won the majority of her professional fights via submission, proving her to be as dangerous on the mat as she is on her feet.

• Bellator MMA Veteran: “Hunter” became a staple of the Bellator MMA flyweight division, competing against top-tier global talent on major stages.
• Submission Specialist: Of her 12 professional victories, 8 have come by way of submission, showcasing her high-level grappling, transition skills, and fight IQ.
• Striking Pedigree: Heavily decorated in the stand-up disciplines, her extensive kickboxing and Muay Thai background (including WBC and ISKA world titles) makes her one of the most well-rounded and dangerous strikers in the division.

Fighting Style & Attributes

Lena brings a wealth of elite international fight experience to her camps at Jackson Wink. She utilizes her world-champion striking background to control distance and dictate the pace of a fight. When the fight goes to the canvas, she is highly opportunistic, constantly hunting for submissions from various positions.

Championships & Accolades (Combat Sports)

• 14-Time World Champion across Muay Thai and Kickboxing
• WBC Muaythai World Champion (Flyweight & Featherweight)
• IKKC Women’s World Super Bantamweight Champion
• ISKA World Super Bantamweight Champion
• WKA Amateur World Champion
• WKF World Champion (K-1 & Muay Thai)