[3][2] Before participating in Muay Thai, Ekaterina Vandaryeva had been involved in volleyball, athletics, self-defense.

[5] Vandaryeva began kickboxing at age 16, in 2007, with the Minsk club "Kick Fighter Gym"[6] Ekaterina Vandaryeva wanted to enter the Police Academy, but later chose the Belarusian State University of Physical Training (specializing in tourism management); which she graduated in 2013.

Ekaterina Vandaryeva was awarded by the King of Thailand on his Birthday at his palace, in the presence of members of the royal family.

[11] She lost the bout via controversial split decision, but earned the Performance of the Night bonus.

[14] However, Jarronsak stepped in to face Stamp Fairtex in a strawweight kickboxing match and the bout was cancelled.