Fighter details| Name | Vladimir Matyushenko (Men) |
| Nickname | The Janitor |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jan 4, 1971 (55 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | Bellator |
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Fighter bioVladimir Matyushenko – General Profile
Vladimir Matyushenko is a Belarusian professional mixed martial artist who competed primarily in the light heavyweight division. A former amateur wrestling standout, he became known internationally through his appearances in major MMA organizations.
MMA Career
Matyushenko began his professional career in the late 1990s and competed in organizations including the UFC, Affliction, and the International Fight League. He faced a range of top contenders during his tenure in the light heavyweight division, earning recognition for his consistency and durability.
Over the course of his career, he remained a competitive presence against elite opposition across different promotions.
Fighting Style
He was known for a wrestling-based approach that emphasized takedowns, top control, and positional dominance. His background allowed him to dictate where fights took place, often neutralizing opponents’ striking advantages.
Matyushenko combined physical strength with disciplined fundamentals, focusing on control and strategic pressure.
Combat Sports Background
Before transitioning to mixed martial arts, Matyushenko was an accomplished amateur wrestler, which formed the foundation of his competitive style in MMA.
Legacy
Vladimir Matyushenko is regarded as a veteran of the light heavyweight division whose career spanned multiple eras of the sport. His wrestling credentials and longevity contributed to his standing as a respected competitor in international mixed martial arts.
Fights
12
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bader |
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R1 · 0:50 |
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| Alexander Gustafsson |
UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:13 |
|
| Jason Brilz |
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs. Shields |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 0:20 |
|
| Alexandre Ferreira |
UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami |
KO/TKO Elbows · R1 · 2:20 |
|
| Jon Jones |
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko |
KO/TKO Elbows · R1 · 1:52 |
|
| Eliot Marshall |
UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones |
S-DEC | |
| Igor Pokrajac |
UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort |
U-DEC | |
| Andrei Arlovski |
UFC 44: Undisputed |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 1:59 |
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| Pedro Rizzo |
UFC 41: Onslaught |
U-DEC | |
| Travis Wiuff |
UFC 40: Vendetta |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:10 |
|
| Tito Ortiz |
UFC 33: Victory in Vegas |
U-DEC |
|
| Yuki Kondo |
UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 34.29% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2026-03-05 18:03:27
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Zabit Magomedsharipov | 18-1 |
| Dustin Stoltzfus | 16-8 |
| Brunno Ferreira The Hulk | 15-2 |
| Ante Delija Walking Trouble | 26-8 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Tsuyoshi Kosaka TK | 28-21 |
| Alison Vicente | 27-24 |
| Anthony Johnson Rumble | 23-6 |
| Mads Burnell | 18-6 |
| Ben Egli | 14-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brock Lesnar | 5-3 |
| Curtis Blaydes Razor | 19-5 |
| Charles Johnson InnerG | 18-8 |
| Frank Shamrock The Legend | 23-10 |
| Bas Rutten El Guapo | 28-4 |
| Sean Sherk The Muscle Shark | 36-4 |
| Rafael Fiziev Ataman | 13-5 |
| Bruna Brasil The Special One | 11-6 |
| Cristian Quinonez El Nino Problema | 19-5 |
| Kazushi Sakuraba The Gracie Hunter | 26-17 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
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