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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.

Vladimir Matyushenko Coverage

Breaking Down The UFC Light Heavyweight Division

by Luke Nelson from MMAmania.com on Mar 25, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

MMA Mania is breaking down every UFC division this weekend. We continue on with the light heavyweight division.

UFC 144: Yushin Okami Vs. Tim Boetsch Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Feb 24, 2012 1:00 PM EST

UFC 144: Yushin Okami Vs. Tim Boetsch Dissection (preview and analysis)

USA TODAY/MMA Nation February 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Feb 23, 2012 6:01 PM EST

Next on tap for the light heavyweight division is the fight we've all been waiting for: #1 Jon Jones vs. #2 Rashad Evans.

UFC 144 In-Depth Preview: Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Feb 22, 2012 11:00 AM EST

UFC 144 fight card: Yushin Okami vs Tim Boetsch preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 144 main card bout between middleweights Yushin Okami and Tim Boetsch. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FOX 2 results recap: Rashad Evans vs Phil Davis fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 29, 2012 10:00 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger breaks down last night's UFC on FOX 2 main event between top light heavyweight contenders Phil Davis and Rashad Evans. What change did Evans make in his style which allowed him to remain relatively strong even in the fourth and fifth rounds? Find out inside.

USA TODAY/MMA Nation January 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jan 27, 2012 1:18 PM EST

With his dominant victory over the veteran Vladimir Matyushenko, Alexander Gustafsson has finally cracked the top 10.

UFC 141 gate totals $3,101,000 with 10,091 tickets sold for 'Lesnar vs Overeem' on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 11, 2012 2:42 PM EST

The gate and tickets sold totals for the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" event that took place this past Dec. 30, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC On Fuel TV 2 Fight Card: Alexander Gustafsson Vs. 'Lil Nog' Headlines Swedish Debut

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Jan 10, 2012 6:13 PM EST

A light heavyweight duel between Alexander Gustafsson and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has been tapped as the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 2, slated for April 14th, 2012 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Alexander Gustafsson Vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Headlining UFC Sweden

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Jan 10, 2012 5:34 PM EST

The UFC has rounded out their April debut in Sweden, adding Stockholm native Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira as the main event.

Alexander Gustafsson vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira fight announced for UFC on Fuel TV 2 main event in Sweden

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 10, 2012 5:30 PM EST

The headlining bout for UFC on Fuel TV 2 in Sweden has finally been revealed -- Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a light heavyweight battle.

Watch Dana White's UFC 142 Video Log - Day 1

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Jan 10, 2012 12:01 PM EST

Check out Dana's vlog, which features lots of backstage coverage from UFC 141.

Sweden to Host UFC on Fuel 2 on April 14th

by Scott Haber from Bloody Elbow on Jan 4, 2012 7:00 PM EST

The UFC will host its first event in Sweden on April 14th, 2012, when UFC on Fuel 2 hits the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.

UFC on FUEL TV 2 official for April 14 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 4, 2012 5:09 PM EST

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today (Jan. 4) unveiled the latest addition to its ambitious 2012 line-up with UFC on FUEL TV 2, the second entry into the cable television network's live mixed martial arts programming on April 14 at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

UFC 141 medical suspensions and injuries for 'Lesnar vs Overeem' in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2012 3:01 PM EST

All the injuries and medical suspensions for fighters that competed on the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" fight card this past Dec. 30, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC Quick Quote: Alexander Gustafsson 'shocked' but 'happy' he finished Vladimir Matyushenko

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 3, 2012 9:04 AM EST

Rising Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson says he was very surprised he finished a very tough Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC 141. The young contender climbed the ranks with his win over "The Janitor."

UFC 141 results wrap: Brock Lesnar retires from MMA after losing to Alistair Overeem

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 2, 2012 8:01 AM EST

What happened at UFC 141 last Friday night? What didn't happen, is the more appropriate question. Here's another look at all the major headlines, for which there are aplenty, from UFC 141 back on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas.

UFC 141 Results Recap: Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Jan 1, 2012 3:00 PM EST

Our UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem results recap looks at Vladimir Matyushenko vs. Alexander Gustafsson.

UFC 141 results recap: Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem fight event wrap up from Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jan 1, 2012 9:01 AM EST

A complete wrap up of the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" event that took place this past Fri., Dec. 30, 2011, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

UFC 141 results: Brock Lesnar vs Alistair Overeem fight photos gallery from Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Dec 31, 2011 8:30 PM EST

Check out a photo gallery from the UFC 141: "Lesnar vs. Overeem" pay-per-view event that took place last night (Fri., Dec. 30, 2011) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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