MMA StatBook

Vladimir Matyushenko

“The Janitor”

Light HeavyweightBelarus2-fight losing streak

27Wins
8Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWL

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Profile

Age
55 (born January 4, 1971)
Born in
Rechytsa
Height
6' 0"
Weight
205 lbs.
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
7-5
Title fights
1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC7

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 4

Losses in the UFC5

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.95 top 89%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.59
Striking accuracy46%Better than 45% of light heavyweights
Strike defense56%Better than 65% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
2.89 top 15%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.2
Takedown accuracy40%Better than 57% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense70%Better than 64% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Matyushenko last fought on January 26, 2013 (Loss vs Ryan Bader). Matyushenko has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Vladimir Matyushenko

Born on January 4, 1971 in Rechytsa, Belarus, Vladimir Matyushenko "The Janitor" competes as a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Matyushenko stands 6' 0" with a 74" reach.

Matyushenko has fought professionally since 1997, debuting with IFC. Matyushenko arrived in the UFC with a 9-1 record. Matyushenko first fought in the UFC at UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands in June 2001 and beat Yuki Kondo by decision. Across 12 fights in the UFC, Matyushenko is 7-5.

Matyushenko's 7 UFC wins are split between 3 by knockout, 0 by submission and 4 on the scorecards. By the numbers, Matyushenko lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 85% of light heavyweights.

The quickest UFC win of Matyushenko's career took 0:20, against Jason Brilz at UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields. 3 of Matyushenko's 3 UFC finishes came in the first round. After 72 months away, Matyushenko returned at UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort in September 2009 and beat Igor Pokrajac. Before and outside the UFC, Matyushenko fought in IFC (6-1) and IFL (6-0).

Matyushenko's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson in January 2013, where Matyushenko lost to Ryan Bader.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Ryan Bader

    Submission · Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard · R1 0:50

    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson

    Jan 26, 2013

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Alexander Gustafsson

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:13

    UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem

    Dec 30, 2011

    5Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Jason Brilz

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:20

    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields

    Apr 30, 2011

    8Str 0TD 1KD
  4. W

    Alexandre Ferreira

    KO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Mount · R1 2:20

    UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami

    Nov 13, 2010

    19Str 2TD 0KD
  5. L

    Jon Jones

    KO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Crucifix · R1 1:52

    UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko

    Aug 1, 2010

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  6. W

    Eliot Marshall

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Live: Vera vs Jones

    Mar 21, 2010

    28Str 2TD 0KD
  7. W

    Igor Pokrajac

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 103: Franklin vs Belfort

    Sep 19, 2009

    44Str 4TD 0KD
  8. L

    Andrei Arlovski

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:59

    UFC 44: Undisputed

    Sep 26, 2003

    5Str 0TD 0KD
  9. W

    Pedro Rizzo

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 41: Onslaught

    Feb 28, 2003

    24Str 5TD 0KD
  10. W

    Travis Wiuff

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On GroundSubmission to Strikes · R1 4:10

    UFC 40: Vendetta

    Nov 22, 2002

    24Str 2TD 0KD
  11. L

    Tito Ortiz Title

    Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00

    UFC 33: Victory in Vegas

    Sep 28, 2001

    19Str 1TD 0KD
  12. W

    Yuki Kondo

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands

    Jun 29, 2001

    17Str 3TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Vladimir Matyushenko is 27-8 across 35 professional fights in 12 promotions, since a pro debut on September 5, 1997 (IFC). 23 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins27

  • KO/TKO 9
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 11

Pro losses8

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 2
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
59% of wins
Longest win streak
8

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC7-52001
IFC6-11997
IFL6-02007
Bellator1-12013
Affliction0-12009
Call to Arms I1-02009
Extreme Wars1-02006
Jungle Fight1-02005
Rumble in Reno1-01998
UFO1-02002
Vale Tudo Japan1-01998
WEF1-02000

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Joey Beltran Submission (north/south choke), R3 Bellator 116 Apr 11, 2014
W Houston Alexander Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 99 Sep 13, 2013
L Ryan Bader Submission (guillotine choke), R1 UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson Jan 26, 2013
L Alexander Gustafsson TKO (punches), R1 UFC 141 Dec 30, 2011
W Jason Brilz KO (punches), R1 UFC 129 Apr 30, 2011
W Alexandre Ferreira TKO (punches and elbows), R1 UFC 122 Nov 13, 2010
L Jon Jones TKO (elbows), R1 UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko Aug 1, 2010
W Eliot Marshall Decision (split), R3 UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones Mar 21, 2010
W Igor Pokrajac Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 103 Sep 19, 2009
W Jason Lambert Decision (unanimous), R3 Call to Arms I May 16, 2009
L Antônio Rogério Nogueira KO (knee), R2 Affliction: Day of Reckoning Jan 24, 2009
W Jamal Patterson TKO (punches), R2 IFL: New Jersey Apr 4, 2008
W Alex Schoenauer Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: World Grand Prix Semifinals Nov 3, 2007
W Tim Boetsch Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: 2007 Semifinals Aug 2, 2007
W Aaron Stark TKO (punches), R1 IFL: Everett Jun 1, 2007
W Justin Levens TKO (punches), R1 IFL: Los Angeles Mar 17, 2007
W Dwayne Compton Submission (armbar), R1 IFL: Houston Feb 2, 2007
W Anthony Ruiz Submission (armbar), R1 Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area Brawl Jun 3, 2006
W Carlos Barreto TKO (knee injury), R1 Jungle Fight 4 May 21, 2005
L Andrei Arlovski KO (punch), R1 UFC 44 Sep 26, 2003
W Pedro Rizzo Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 41 Feb 28, 2003
W Travis Wiuff TKO (submission to punches), R1 UFC 40 Nov 22, 2002
W Antônio Rogério Nogueira Decision (unanimous), R3 UFO: Legend Aug 8, 2002
L Tito Ortiz Decision (unanimous), R5 UFC 33 Sep 28, 2001
W Yuki Kondo Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 32 Jun 29, 2001
W Tommy Sauer TKO (cut), R2 WEF: New Blood Conflict Aug 26, 2000
W John Marsh Decision (unanimous), R3 IFC: Warriors Challenge 6 Mar 25, 2000
L Vernon White Decision (split), R1 IFC: Montreal Cage Combat Oct 9, 1999
W Travis Fulton Submission (neck crank), R1 IFC: Fighters Revenge Apr 2, 1999
W Kenji Kawaguchi KO (punches), R1 Vale Tudo Japan 1998 Oct 25, 1998
W Joe Pardo Decision, R3 Rumble in Reno Sep 4, 1998
W Anthony Macias TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 IFC 7: Cage Combat May 30, 1998
W Anthony Macias TKO (submission to punches), R1 IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou Sep 5, 1997
W Robert Lalonde TKO (submission to punches), R1 IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou Sep 5, 1997
W Vernon White Submission (neck crank), R1 IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou Sep 5, 1997

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Vladimir Matyushenko's record?

Vladimir Matyushenko's professional MMA record is 27 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Vladimir Matyushenko?

Vladimir Matyushenko is 55 years old, born on January 4, 1971.

How tall is Vladimir Matyushenko and what is their reach?

Vladimir Matyushenko stands 6' 0" with a 74" reach.

Who did Vladimir Matyushenko fight last?

Vladimir Matyushenko lost to Ryan Bader by Submission at UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson on Jan 26, 2013.