| Viacheslav Datsik | |
|---|---|
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| Born | (1980-02-13)13 February 1980 (age 45) Slantsy,Russian SFSR,USSR |
| Native name | Вячеслав Валерьевич Дацик |
| Other names | Red-Haired Tarzan (Рыжий Тарзан) |
| Residence | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 150 kg (331 lb; 23 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 192 cm (76 in) |
| Style | Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | St. Petersburg,Russia |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 33 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Losses | 19 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 5 |
| By disqualification | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record fromBoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Viacheslav Valerievich Datsik (Russian:Вячесла́в Вале́рьевич Да́цик,IPA:[vʲɪtɕɪˈslavˈdatsɨk]; born 13 February 1980[1]), also known asRed Tarzan[2] andRed-Haired Tarzan,[3] is a Russianprofessional boxer,kickboxer, andmixed martial artist.
Datsik has fought professionally in his native Russia since 1999, accumulating a record of 14–19 in mixed martial arts. Datsik gained notoriety both for his criminal behavior andvigilante raids onbrothels, as well as hiswhite supremacist andneo-Nazi beliefs.[4]
Datsik attained some degree of fame in the mixed martial arts community, due mostly to his dramatic knockout of futureUltimate Fighting Championship heavyweight championAndrei Arlovski at the MFC World Championship on 9 April 1999,[5] and, in part, to his wild fighting style and notorious in-ring antics. Another notable fight was in aPankration bout in 2001, when Datsik faced Vitali Shkraba. During the fight he poked Shkraba in the eye, which resulted in a disqualification.
After losing six straight fights between December 2001 and February 2003, Datsik pursued a career in kickboxing and appeared in his last fight for almost a decade on 23 August 2006.[6] He later seemingly disappeared completely, leading to widespread rumors that he had died in a train wreck. These rumors, however, were set to rest when it was reported in March 2007 that he was alive and well after being detained for his part in thearmed robbery of variousmobile phone shops inSt. Petersburg.[7]
Datsik was sympathetic to theSlavic Union white supremacist organization.[8] He reportedly had obsessiveantisemitic andanti-Christian views, while exaltingSlavic paganism. The official expert analysis on his mental sanity asserted that he claimedJesus Christ was aMossad agent, whereas Datsik believed himself to be "Red Tarzan," the son of Slavic godPerun. In the analysis, he was concluded to haveschizophrenia and avoided criminal charges.[9] He was first locked in a high-security mental institution for therapy, but he was transferred to a low-security psychiatric clinic in July 2010.[10]
In August 2010 he escaped by tearing a hole in the wire fence around the low-security clinic, apparently using his bare hands. He then illegally crossed the border toNorway in a boat and met with Norwegian reporters. While wearingNazi symbols, he told the reporters that he was "not a nationalist, but a racist".[11] Joined by twoneo-Nazis from "an ex-SovietBaltic state" living in Norway,[10] he appeared at theInternational Police Immigration Service inOslo on 21 September 2010, where he handed in a loaded weapon, declared himself a "white warrior", and requestedpolitical asylum.[11] As a result, the police searched their tattoo shop, where they found five illegal handguns and an entrance card stolen from theNorwegian Armed Forces. Nazi paraphernalia, including a large doll dressed up as a Nazi, was found near the front entrance of the shop. The newspaper interviewed residents near the tattoo shop who claimed they "often heard loud noise, screaming and banging". The neighbors also stated they would occasionally see the occupants of the tattoo shop "practicing fighting and boxing while completely naked". All three were then jailed, while the case was being investigated.[12] On 18 October, Russian authorities sent anextradition request to Norwegian authorities.[citation needed]
In the week of 29 October, a Norwegian police physician submitted a report based on conversations with Datsik and review of available documents, which concluded that he did not have a serious mental disease.[13] Datsik's lawyers are of the opinion thatPolitical abuse of psychiatry in the Soviet Union and Norwegian authorities on that ground must allow Datsik to remain in Norway.[13] Datsik also claimed that he was tortured by Russian authorities. The torture included the application ofelectrodes to his genitals and placing him in an iron cage for eight months, naked and handcuffed.[13] He had twiceattempted suicide in Norwegian detainment due to beingisolated from the other prisoners, but he was again isolated after shouting racist remarks from his cell window.[13] Datsik had been placed in solitary confinement for four weeks despite the court's order being limited to one week. Norwegian police blamed capacity issues for this.[12] The Norwegian newspaperDagbladet wrote that Datsik had allegedly told the police that he wants his girlfriend to come to Norway forfamily reunification.[13]
He asked the court to give him the maximum sentence, as he said that it would help him live a healthier life, while announcing that he was "too raw for humanity". He told the Norwegian media that he wanted to compete in mixed martial arts under the flag of Norway. Russia has sought the extradition of Datsik.[14] On 22 December 2010, a demonstration was held by his followers in Oslo. Viacheslav Datsik wasdeported from Norway on 18 March 2011.[15]
Following his release from custody, Datsik began a series ofvigilante raids on brothels.[16]
Datsik was released from custody in 2016.[17] He had been imprisoned for nine years, apart from a one-month stint of freedom, following his escape.
Datsik is father to two children from a former relationship with Xenia Efimova.[18]
| 32 matches | 14 wins | 18 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 8 |
| By submission | 6 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 14–18 | Artem Tarasov | DQ | Fight for Hype 2 | 15 April 2019 | 3 | 2:04 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 14–17 | Andrey Kirsanov | Submission (armbar) | Fight Night 2 | 23 August 2006 | 2 | N/A | Belorechensk, Krasnodar Krai | |
| Win | 13–17 | Roman Savochka | TKO (punches) | Crystal Ring Cup 2 | 31 May 2006 | 3 | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 12–17 | Stanislav Nuschik | Submission (heel hook) | Ultimate Combat Russia (−90 kg) | 19 May 2005 | 1 | 0:44 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 11–17 | Denis Sobolev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cup of Empire 2004 | 17 May 2004 | 1 | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 10–17 | Sergei Gur | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BARS: Cup of Arbat Quarter-finals (+94 kg) | 5 February 2003 | 2 | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 10–16 | Zurab Akhmedov | Decision (unanimous) | BARS: Cup of Arbat Final (−71 kg) | 23 January 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 10–15 | Eduard Voznovich | Decision (unanimous) | BARS | 25 December 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 10–14 | Roman Sukoterin | Decision (unanimous) | BARS | 30 October 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 10–13 | Vitali Akhramenko | KO/TKO | BARS | 16 October 2002 | N/A | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 10–12 | Murad Musaev | KO/TKO | BARS | 9 October 2002 | N/A | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 9–12 | Andrey Kindrich | Decision (unanimous) | BARS | 7 August 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 9–11 | Sergey Danish | Decision | Honour of Warriors 2002 | 1 August 2002 | 3 | 3:00 | Kyiv, Ukraine | |
| Win | 8–11 | Vasily Gorbonos | N/A | BARS | 2 July 2002 | N/A | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 7–11 | Vladimir Marinin | N/A | Pankration Eurasian Championship 2001 | 8 December 2001 | N/A | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 6–11 | Timur Porsukov | N/A | BARS: End of Years Special 2001 | 27 December 2001 | N/A | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 6–10 | Romazi Korkelia | TKO (punches) | Pankration Eurasian Championship 2001 | 8 December 2001 | 1 | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 6–9 | Eldanis Safarov | KO (punch) | BARS | 1 December 2001 | 1 | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 5–9 | Gela Getsadze | N/A | BARS | 22 November 2001 | N/A | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 5–8 | Roman Savochka | TKO (doctor stoppage) | IAFC: Mega-Sphere Cup 1 | 3 August 2001 | 1 | 1:40 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 5–7 | Roman Savochka | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IAFC: Mega-Sphere Cup 1 | 3 August 2001 | 1 | 1:40 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 5–6 | Alseldar Abdulkhamidov | TKO (punches) | IAFC | 1 July 2001 | 1 | N/A | Makhachkala, Russia | |
| Win | 5–5 | Patrick de Witte | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 MFC – Russia vs. the World 1 | 27 April 2001 | 1 | 0:30 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 4–5 | Vitaly Martushov | Submission (guillotine choke) | M-1 MFC: Exclusive Fight Night 1 | 25 February 2001 | 1 | N/A | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 3–5 | Vitali Shkraba | DQ (eye gouging) | Pankration Russian Championship 2001 | 8 February 2001 | 1 | 3:05 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 3–4 | Andrey Budnik | TKO (punch) | Pankration World Championship 2000 | 28 April 2000 | 1 | 2:13 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 2–4 | Ramazan Mezhidov | KO (punch) | IAFC Russian Championship 2000 | 9 April 2000 | N/A | N/A | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Magomed Dzhabrailov | TKO (doctor stoppage) | IAFC Russian Championship 2000 | 9 April 2000 | 1 | N/A | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Vadim Kuvatov | TKO (punches) | M-1 MFC: Russia Open Tournament | 5 December 1999 | 1 | N/A | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 2–1 | Stanislav Nuschik | Submission (heel hook) | M-1 MFC: Russia Open Tournament | 5 December 1999 | 1 | N/A | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Martin Malkhasyan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 MFC – World Championship 1999 | 9 April 1999 | 1 | 0:57 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Andrei Arlovski | KO (punch) | M-1 MFC – World Championship 1999 | 9 April 1999 | 1 | 6:07 | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–1 | Galymzhan Zhaslanov | Decision (unanimous) | Naiza FC 52 & Ural FC 53 | 23 June 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Almaty,Kazakhstan | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jeff Monson | Decision (unanimous) | Arta MMA: Battle For Ryzan | August 8, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia |
| 10 fights | 6 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Loss | 5–4 |  Kevin Johnson | SD | 3 | 31 March 2023 |  Moscow, Russia | |
| 8 | Win | 5–3 | Alexander Emelianenko | KO | 1 (4) | 25 September 2022 | CSKA Arena,Moscow, Russia | |
| 7 | Loss | 4–3 |  Islam Karimov | TKO | 2 (4) | 13 August 2022 | CSKA Arena,Moscow, Russia | |
| 6 | Win | 4–2 |  Antônio Silva | TKO | 1 (4) | 8 July 2022 | CSKA Arena,Moscow, Russia | |
| 5 | Win | 3–2 | Saulo Cavalari | TKO | 1 (6) | 15 April 2022 | Concert Hall Mir,Moscow, Russia | |
| 4 | Loss | 2–2 | Zelimkhan Dukaev | UD | 3 | 28 January 2022 | Moscow, Russia | |
| 3 | Win | 2–1 |  Tyson Djone | UD | 3 | 10 June 2021 | Noginsk, Russia | |
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Gadzhi Navruzov | RTD | 1 (3) | 5 May 2021 | Moscow, Russia | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Tyson Djone | TKO | 4 (6) | 20 February 2021 | Vegas City Hall,Krasnogorsk, Russia |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2–2 |  Petr Romankevich | KO | REN TV Superfight Series | 28 October 2023 | 2 | Moscow, Russia | Cage boxing. | |
| Win | 2–1 | Pavel Shulsky | Decision (unanimous) | REN TV Superfight Series | 16 December 2022 | 3 | 2:00 | Moscow, Russia | Cage boxing. |
| Loss | 1–1 | Ilyas Yakubov | Decision (unanimous) | Nashe Delo 71 | 12 December 2022 | 3 | 2:00 | Moscow, Russia | Cage boxing. |
| Win | 1–0 |  Revaz Verulashvili | TKO (corner stoppage) | Nashe Delo 43 | 27 October 2021 | 2 | 0:58 | Moscow, Russia | Cage boxing. |
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