Vladimir Matyushenko

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Vladimir Matyushenko
Born (1971-01-04) 4 January 1971 (age 53)
Rečyca, Belarusian SSR, USSR
Native nameУладзімір Мацюшэнка
Other namesThe Janitor
Residence El Segundo, California, US
Nationality Belarusian
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of El Segundo, California, United States
TeamVMAT
Wrestling Freestyle wrestling
NJCAA Wrestling
Years active1997–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins27
By knockout12
By submission4
By decision11
Losses8
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision2
University Lassen Community College
Website www.vmatgym.com [ permanent dead link ]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's Freestyle Wrestling
Representing Flag of Belarus.svg  Belarus
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1994 Rome 90 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Lassen Cougars
NJCAA National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1996 Bismarck177 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1997 Bismarck285 lb

Vladimir Vladimirovich Matyushenko [a] (born 4 January 1971) is a Belarusian retired mixed martial artist. A professional from 1997 until 2014, he competed for Bellator MMA, the UFC, Affliction, Jungle Fight, and is the former IFL light heavyweight champion, where he was a member of Ken Yasuda's Tokyo Sabres. [1]

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Wrestling career

Matyushenko is an accomplished freestyle wrestler athlete who competed for both the Soviet Union and Belarus. [2] At the age of 15, he was training alongside the Soviet Olympic wrestling team. [3] At 90 kg, he won a silver medal in the 1994 European championships, and placed 11th in the 1994 World Championships. [4] He utilized his wrestling background extensively in his fights. [5]

His nickname of "The Janitor" was coined by Dave Schultz as a joke to the U.S. wrestling team after Matyushenko beat members of their formidable squad (including Olympian Kevin Jackson) during a meet in Siberia. Their first impression of him had been when he was cleaning the mats in poor-looking clothing. [6]

He was also a two-time National Junior College champion at Lassen College, winning the 177–184 lb weight class in 1996 [7] and the heavyweight weight class in 1997, [7] before moving on to the University of Nevada, graduating with a degree in Health Science in 1999. [8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Matyushenko made his professional MMA debut by winning three fights on the same night at IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou. With a 9-1 record in smaller promotions, Matyushenko made his UFC debut defeating Yuki Kondo by unanimous decision at UFC 32. After his win at UFC 32 Matyushenko was given a title shot against then Light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz. He lost by unanimous decision. In his next fight Matyushenko defeated Antônio Rogério Nogueira at UFO: Legend. Matyushenko made his return to the UFC in the Heavyweight division defeating Travis Wiuff at UFC 40. He then defeated Pedro Rizzo by unanimous decision at UFC 41. Matyushenko was then defeated by Andrei Arlovski at UFC 44.

International Fight League

Matyushenko made his IFL debut by defeating Dwayne Compton. He fought under the Tokyo Sabres camp under body builder Ken Yasuda He then defeated Justin Levens by TKO and Aaron Stark also by TKO. In his next appearance Matyushenko beat Tim Boetsch via unanimous decision. Matyushenko defeated Alex Schoenauer by unanimous decision on 3 November 2007, [9] [10] becoming the first ever light heavyweight champion in the IFL. [11]

Matyushenko successfully defended his title against Jamal Patterson winning by TKO in the second round. [12]

Affliction

After the financial collapse of the International Fight League, Matyushenko participated at "Affliction: Day of Reckoning" pay-per-view event on 24 January 2009, in Anaheim, California at the Honda Center, and lost to Antônio Rogério Nogueira by TKO in round 2. [13]

He defeated Jason Lambert by unanimous decision at Call to Arms I on 16 May 2009, at Citizen Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. [14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Matyushenko returned to the UFC on 19 September 2009, at UFC 103 and defeated Igor Pokrajac by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). [15]

Matyushenko was expected to face Steve Cantwell on 2 January 2010, at UFC 108, [16] but Cantwell pulled out of the bout for undisclosed reasons. [17] Since there was no time to find a suitable replacement, the bout was called off. [18]

Matyushenko next faced Eliot Marshall on 21 March 2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones. [19] Matyushenko won a split decision victory (30–27, 28–29, 30–27).

Matyushenko was defeated by light heavyweight prospect, Jon Jones on 1 August 2010, in the main event of UFC Live on Versus: 2. [20] Matyushenko was taken down by Jones early in the first round, where Jones achieved the crucifix position and rained down elbows on Matyushenko forcing the referee to stop the fight.

It was announced in August 2010 that Matyushenko signed a new four-fight contract with the UFC [21] and was expected to face Jason Brilz on 13 November 2010, at UFC 122. [22] However, Brilz was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Alexandre Ferreira. [23] Matyushenko defeated Ferreira via first-round TKO after achieving a mounted position and landing a flurry of punches and elbows.

Matyushenko faced Jason Brilz on 30 April 2011, at UFC 129. [24] He won the fight via KO at 0:20 into the first round, the second fastest knockout win of his career.

Matyushenko was expected to face Alexander Gustafsson on 6 August 2011, at UFC 133. [25] But Matyushenko had to pull out of the fight due to Injury and was replaced by Matt Hamill. [26]

Matyushenko/Gustafsson ultimately took place on 30 December 2011, at UFC 141. [27] Matyushenko lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Matyushenko was expected to face returning veteran Matt Hamill on 22 September 2012, at UFC 152. [28] However, Matyushenko was forced out of the bout after suffering a partially torn Achilles tendon while training, and was replaced by Roger Hollett. [29]

Matyushenko faced Ryan Bader on 26 January 2013, at UFC on Fox 6. [30] He lost the bout via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion. [31]

Bellator MMA

On 18 April 2013, it was announced that Matyushenko had signed a contract to compete for Bellator and would compete in a non-tournament fight that year. [32]

Matyushenko was set to make his Bellator against former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Christian M'Pumbu at Bellator 99 in the main event. [33] However, on 18 August 2013, it was announced that M'Pumbu had a hand injury and would be replaced by Houston Alexander. [34] Matyushenko won the fight via unanimous decision.

Matyushenko faced Joey Beltran on 11 April 2014, at Bellator 116. Despite winning the first two rounds, he lost the fight in the third round due to submission. Matyushenko retired from MMA competition following his loss to Beltran. [35]

Personal life

Matyushenko has a son named Roman who also trains MMA. [36] He married Stella Junqueira in 2011 after the UFC fighter Summit. [37] Together, they had a daughter named Sasha.

Matyushenko is currently living in El Segundo, California, United States. Matyushenko also appears in EA Sports MMA and UFC Undisputed 3. [38] [39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
35 matches27 wins8 losses
By knockout124
By submission42
By decision112
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss27–8 Joey Beltran Submission (north/south choke) Bellator 116 11 April 201433:06 Temecula, California, United States
Win27–7 Houston Alexander Decision (unanimous) Bellator 99 13 September 201335:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss26–7 Ryan Bader Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson 26 January 201310:50 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss26–6 Alexander Gustafsson TKO (punches) UFC 141 30 December 201112:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win26–5 Jason Brilz KO (punches) UFC 129 30 April 201110:20 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win25–5 Alexandre Ferreira TKO (punches and elbows) UFC 122 13 November 201012:20 Oberhausen, Germany
Loss24–5 Jon Jones TKO (elbows) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko 1 August 201011:52 San Diego, California, United States
Win24–4 Eliot Marshall Decision (split) UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones 21 March 201035:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win23–4 Igor Pokrajac Decision (unanimous) UFC 103 19 September 200935:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win22–4 Jason Lambert Decision (unanimous)Call to Arms I16 May 200935:00 Ontario, California, United States
Loss21–4 Antônio Rogério Nogueira KO (knee) Affliction: Day of Reckoning 24 January 200924:26 Anaheim, California, United States
Win21–3Jamal PattersonTKO (punches) IFL: New Jersey 4 April 200823:35 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the IFL Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win20–3 Alex Schoenauer Decision (unanimous) IFL: World Grand Prix Semifinals 3 November 200734:00 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United StatesWon the inaugural IFL Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win19–3 Tim Boetsch Decision (unanimous) IFL: 2007 Semifinals 2 August 200734:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win18–3Aaron StarkTKO (punches) IFL: Everett 1 June 200712:49 Everett, Washington, United States
Win17–3 Justin Levens TKO (punches) IFL: Los Angeles 17 March 200713:53 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win16–3Dwayne ComptonSubmission (armbar) IFL: Houston 2 February 200711:47 Houston, Texas, United States
Win15–3 Anthony Ruiz Submission (armbar)Extreme Wars 3: Bay Area Brawl3 June 200612:03 Oakland, California, United States
Win14–3 Carlos Barreto TKO (knee injury) Jungle Fight 4 21 May 200510:26 Manaus, Brazil
Loss13–3 Andrei Arlovski KO (punch) UFC 44 26 September 200312:14 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–2 Pedro Rizzo Decision (unanimous) UFC 41 28 February 200335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–2 Travis Wiuff TKO (submission to punches) UFC 40 22 November 200214:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2 Antônio Rogério Nogueira Decision (unanimous)UFO: Legend8 August 200235:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss10–2 Tito Ortiz Decision (unanimous) UFC 33 28 September 200155:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFor the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Win10–1 Yuki Kondo Decision (unanimous) UFC 32 29 June 200135:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win9–1 Tommy Sauer TKO (cut)WEF: New Blood Conflict26 August 200022:17 Evansville, Indiana, United States
Win8–1John MarshDecision (unanimous)IFC: Warriors Challenge 625 March 200035:00 Friant, California, United States
Loss7–1 Vernon White Decision (split)IFC: Montreal Cage Combat9 October 1999125:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win7–0 Travis Fulton Submission (neck crank)IFC: Fighters Revenge2 April 1999115:33Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win6–0 Kenji Kawaguchi KO (punches)Vale Tudo Japan 199825 October 199813:10 Urayasu, Chiba Japan
Win5–0Joe PardoDecisionRumble in Reno4 September 199835:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win4–0 Anthony Macias TKO (doctor stoppage)IFC 7: Cage Combat30 May 199810:16Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win3–0 Anthony Macias TKO (submission to punches)IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou5 September 199712:59 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesIFC 5 Tournament Final; won the IFC 5 Heavyweight Tournament.
Win2–0Robert LalondeTKO (submission to punches)IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou5 September 199712:27 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesIFC 5 Tournament Semifinal.
Win1–0 Vernon White Submission (neck crank)IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou5 September 199715:44 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesIFC 5 Tournament First Round.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Belarusian: Уладзімір Уладзіміравіч Мацюшэнка, romanized: Uladzimir Uladzimiravich Matsyushenka

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