Best fights of Vladimir Matyushenko
Over 17 years as a professional, Vladimir Matyushenko has compiled a 27-8 (16) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vladimir Matyushenko defeats Yuki Kondo
On June 29, 2001 Vladimir Matyushenko faced Yuki Kondo in a light heavyweight bout. Matyushenko was 30 years old with a record of 9-1, and Kondo was 25 with a record of 31-9-3. Both Matyushenko and Kondo were on a 2-fight winning streak. Matyushenko won via unanimous decision.
2. Vladimir Matyushenko submits Travis Fulton
On April 2, 1999 Vladimir Matyushenko faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Matyushenko was 28 years old with a record of 6-0, and Fulton was 21 with a record of 56-14-5. Matyushenko was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Fulton was on a 7-fight winning streak. Matyushenko submitted Travis Fulton via neck crank in the 1st round.
3. Vladimir Matyushenko KOs Jamal Patterson
On April 4, 2008 Vladimir Matyushenko defended his IFL light heavyweight title against Jamal Patterson. Matyushenko was 37 years old with a record of 20-3, and Patterson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matyushenko was on a 7-fight winning streak. Matyushenko stopped Jamal Patterson via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Vladimir Matyushenko defeats Igor Pokrajac
On September 19, 2009 Vladimir Matyushenko faced Igor Pokrajac in a light heavyweight bout. Matyushenko was 38 years old with a record of 22-4, and Pokrajac was 30 with a record of 21-5. Matyushenko was coming off a win and Pokrajac was on a 8-fight winning streak. Matyushenko won via unanimous decision.
5. Vladimir Matyushenko defeats Alex Schoenauer
On November 3, 2007 Vladimir Matyushenko fought Alex Schoenauer for the vacant IFL light heavyweight title. Matyushenko was 36 years old with a record of 19-3, and Schoenauer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matyushenko was on a 6-fight winning streak. Matyushenko won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Vladimir Matyushenko defeats Antônio Rogério Nogueira
On August 8, 2002 Vladimir Matyushenko faced Antônio Rogério Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Matyushenko was 31 years old with a record of 10-2, and Nogueira was 26 with a record of 3-0. Matyushenko was coming off a loss, while Nogueira was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Matyushenko won via unanimous decision.
7. Vladimir Matyushenko defeats Tim Boetsch
On August 2, 2007 Vladimir Matyushenko faced Tim Boetsch in a light heavyweight bout. Matyushenko was 36 years old with a record of 18-3, and Boetsch was 26 with a record of 6-0. Matyushenko was on a 5-fight winning streak and Boetsch was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Matyushenko won via unanimous decision.
8. Vladimir Matyushenko defeats Pedro Rizzo
On February 28, 2003 Vladimir Matyushenko faced Pedro Rizzo in a heavyweight bout. Matyushenko was 32 years old with a record of 12-2, and Rizzo was 28 with a record of 12-4. Matyushenko was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Rizzo was coming off a loss. Matyushenko won via unanimous decision.
9. Vladimir Matyushenko loses to Tito Ortiz via unanimous decision
On September 28, 2001 Vladimir Matyushenko fought Tito Ortiz for the UFC light heavyweight title. Matyushenko was 30 years old with a record of 10-1, and Ortiz was 26 with a record of 8-2. Matyushenko was on a 3-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Matyushenko lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ortiz.
10. Vladimir Matyushenko KOs Aaron Stark
On June 1, 2007 Vladimir Matyushenko faced Aaron Stark in a light heavyweight bout. Matyushenko was 36 years old with a record of 17-3, and Stark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Matyushenko was on a 4-fight winning streak. Matyushenko stopped Aaron Stark via TKO in the 1st round.