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Vladimir Matyushenko

Nickname The Janitor Birthdate 01/01/1971
Height / Weight 6'1" - 205 Place of Birth Rečyca, Byelorussian SSR, USSR

UFC 141 results: Alexander Gustafsson defeats Vladimir Matyushenko at 2:13 of round 1.

Vladimir Matyushenko is a former two-time national junior college champion. Known as "The Janitor" and getting his start in MMA in 1997 Vladimir made his UFC debut with a win over Yuki Kondo at UFC 32 and would be given a title shot, losing to long-time champion Tito Ortiz. After several more fights with the promotion he eventually became a free agent following a KO loss to Andrei Arlovski.

Matyushenkowas the only IFL light heavyweight champion, winning the title in a bout with Alex Schoenauer and defending successfully against Jamal Patterson. At UFC 103 Matyushenko returned to the UFC where he was able to rattle off three straight wins before being dominated by Jon Jones.

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Latest UFC roster cuts: Antonio Carvalho and Pablo Garza join ever-growing list of released talent

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 12:54 PM EDT

Latest UFC roster cuts continue to unload fighters from the mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion's bloated roster, this time singling out featherweight up-and-comers Antonio Carvalho and Pablo Garza. Fair or foul?

UFC 159 results: 25 post-event facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Everyone enjoys a good fact. Even more so, everyone enjoys 25 good facts. With UFC 159 the rear-view mirror, Mike Bohn checks in with post-event facts about "Jones vs. Sonnen," which took place April 27, 2013 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.

UFC 159 complete fighter breakdown, Jon 'Bones' Jones edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2013 1:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 159 headliner Jon Jones, who will again defend his 205-pound title against trash-talking Chael Sonnen this weekend in Newark, N.J.

UFC 159: Jon Jones compares his title reign with record-holder Tito Ortiz

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM EDT

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones discusses how his current title reign stacks up against the most successful 205-pound champion in UFC history, Tito Ortiz.

UFC 159 fight card: Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at tomorrow night's (April 27, 2013) UFC 159 main event between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and undeserving challenger Chael Sonnen. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Fightweets: Fans ready for 'UFC vs. Strikeforce' card

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 19, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

The UFC invades Strikeforce's home turf for a UFC on FOX 7 card loaded with Strikeforce alumni.

Bellator signs former UFC light heavyweight Vladimir Matyushenko

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Apr 18, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Former UFC light-heavyweight and 42-year-old Vladimir Matyushenko will be heading to Bellator later this year. Bellator officials made the announcement today.

Bellator Signs Vladimir Matyushenko To Expanding Light Heavyweight Division

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2013 1:07 PM EDT

Longtime UFC and MMA veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has signed a new deal with Bellator and is expected to join the promotion's expanding light heavyweight division on Spike TV.

Vladimir Matyushenko inks deal with Bellator, but won't debut in four-man tournament

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 18, 2013 12:38 PM EDT

Longtime UFC veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has found a new home, but he won't be competing in the upcoming summer series mini-tournament.

Technique Talk: Chael Sonnen on the simplicity of successful MMA wrestling

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Mar 9, 2013 12:00 PM EST

Is there a background or style that portends success in MMA? How much of pure wrestling is valuable in MMA? UFC middleweight turned light heavyweight Chael Sonnen explains the keys to success for having effective wrestling in mixed martial arts.

Morning Report: Dana White says Rashad Evans' next opponent could be Dan Henderson, not Shogun Rua

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 27, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Rashad Evans may have wanted to fight Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, but it looks like he'll have to settle for another of the division's popular elder statesmen instead.

Featherweights Diego Nunes, Milton Vieira released by the UFC

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 23, 2013 6:30 PM EST

Featherweights Diego Nunes and Milton Vieira have parted ways with the UFC after losing their most recent fights, joining Jon Fitch and many others who have recently been let go by the Las Vegas based organization.

Dana White on UFC roster cuts: 'There's 100 more guys that are gonna go'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Feb 21, 2013 9:15 PM EST

Dana White said as many as 100 more fighters could be cut from the UFC.

Morning Report: Surprising roster cuts cast worrisome shadow over UFC 157 fighters

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 21, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Jon Fitch carried the resume of a UFC Hall of Famer, but the reputation of a pariah. Now he has no option but to shop his services elsewhere, and reportedly many more are to follow.

Jon Fitch cut by UFC along with 15 other fighters

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2013 3:02 PM EST

Today, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that 16 fighters have been released from the active roster. The cuts were more than a little harsh, and they even included Jon Fitch, the number nine welterweight in the UFC's "official" rankings.

Jon Fitch and 15 others released from the UFC

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Feb 20, 2013 1:52 PM EST

Dana White has confirmed that 16 fighters have been released from the UFC.

Jon Fitch among 16 fighters released from UFC on Tuesday

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Feb 20, 2013 1:41 PM EST

UFC president Dana White confirmed on Wednesday that some notable fighters are no longer with the promotion.

Glover Teixeira vs. Ryan Bader slated for UFC 160

by MMA Fighting Newswire from MMA Fighting on Feb 19, 2013 11:26 PM EST

Glover Teixeira has agreed to face Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight match on May 25.

Ultimate Submissions: Classifying the guillotine, d'arce and anaconda chokes

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Feb 12, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Resident fight analyst Andrew Richardson takes a crack at "Ultimate Submissions," classifying the guillotine, d'arce and anaconda chokes as we head into another busy weekend of mixed martial arts (MMA) action.

UFC 156: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Rashad Evans (and Joe Silva) Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Feb 1, 2013 8:00 PM EST

Dallas Winston scrutinizes the light-heavyweight match up in the UFC 156 co-main between Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

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