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| Vladimir Matyushenko |
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| Statistics |
| Nickname |
The Janitor |
| Height |
6'1 (185cm) |
| Weight |
215lbs (98kg) |
| Born |
January 1, 1971 |
| Town of birth |
Rečyca, Belarus |
| Fighting style |
Wrestling |
| Mixed martial arts record |
| Wins |
14 |
| By knockout |
4 |
| By submission |
5 |
| Losses |
3 |
| Draws |
0 |
Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko (born January 1st, 1971 in Rečyca, Belarus) is a Belarusian mixed martial arts fighter, and a veteran of the UFC. Matyushenko is a former heavyweight champion in the IFC, and also winner of IFC's Battle on the Bayou 8 man tournament in 1997. Nicknamed "The Janitor" because he 'cleans up' during his matches, Matyushenko is an accomplished freestyle wrestling athlete and utilized his wrestling background extensively in his fights. His career was cut short by a severe injury to his face, which rendered him unable to realistically continue his career, as facial blows are a certain part of the sport. His notable wins include Pedro Rizzo, Yuki Kondo, and an impressive dominating performance over Brazilian standout Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
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