Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko's Professional MMA debut
Matyushenko made his professional debut against Vernon White on September 5, 1997, fighting on the preliminary card of IFC 5: Battle In The Bayou.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Vernon White who carried a 10-19-1 professional MMA record into the fight.
Vladimir Matyushenko beat Vernon White by Submission at 5:44 of Round 1.
Vladimir “The Janitor” Matyushenko's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Matyushenko made his debut in the UFC against Yuki Kondo on June 29, 2001, fighting on the main card of UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands having compiled a 9-1-0 professional MMA record.
Vladimir Matyushenko beat Yuki Kondo by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Matyushenko has gone on to fight a total of 12 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-5-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Tito Ortiz
Matyushenko lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Tito Ortiz on September 28, 2001 at UFC 33: Victory in Vegas.
Vladimir Matyushenko lost to Tito Ortiz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Matyushenko took his next fight at on August 8, 2002, fighting against Antônio Rogério Nogueira on the main card of UFO: Legend.
Vladimir Matyushenko beat Antônio Rogério Nogueira by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Matyushenko returned to the UFC on November 22, 2002, fighting against Travis Wiuff on the preliminary card of UFC 40: Vendetta.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 11-2-0
Vladimir Matyushenko beat Travis Wiuff by Submission at 4:10 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 10 fights outside of the promotion, Matyushenko returned to the UFC on September 19, 2009, fighting against Igor Pokrajac on the preliminary card of UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 22-4-0
Vladimir Matyushenko beat Igor Pokrajac by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was Vladimir Matyushenko's last win?
Matyushenko's last win came against Houston Alexander at Bellator 99 on Friday September 13, 2013. Vladimir Matyushenko beat Houston Alexander by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.