Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Andrei Arlovski
The Pitbull
34-24-0 (2 NC)
RESULT

Andrei Arlovski def. Vladimir Matyushenko (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 1:59
Vladimir Matyushenko
The Janitor
27-8-0
Friday, September 26, 2003
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Andrei Arlovski defeated Vladimir Matyushenko by TKO in round 1 (1:59) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 44: Undisputed, held Friday, September 26, 2003 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Andrei Arlovski
Vladimir Matyushenko
2
Knockdowns
0
9 of 20
Significant strikes
5 of 17
45%
Sig. strike accuracy
29%
26 of 39
Total strikes
5 of 17
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 6
-
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:35
Control time
0:03
Significant strikes by target
8 of 19
Head
4 of 15
1 of 1
Body
0 of 1
0 of 0
Leg
1 of 1
3 of 10
Distance
3 of 11
2 of 3
Clinch
1 of 5
4 of 7
Ground
1 of 1

By round

ROUND 1
2
KD
0
9 of 20
Sig. str.
5 of 17
26 of 39
Total str.
5 of 17
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 6
0
Sub. att
0
0:35
Ctrl
0:03

Frequently asked questions

Who won Andrei Arlovski vs Vladimir Matyushenko?

Andrei Arlovski defeated Vladimir Matyushenko by TKO in round 1 (1:59) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 44: Undisputed, held Friday, September 26, 2003 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Referee
Larry Landless
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Andrei Arlovski 26%74% Vladimir Matyushenko

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Fight DNA

Head to head

UFCalendar's style model. Each fighter is rated against their own division, so read the gaps as directional.

Andrei Arlovski
Striking Technician
8 edges
Vladimir Matyushenko
Grappling Specialist
3 edges
PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround

Radar scaled to this matchup · bars show the gap

Style shape

94Power66
95Speed59
97Precision73
98Durability85
91Engine89
53Wrestling97
67Ground86

Biggest edge Vladimir Matyushenko, Takedowns +44

Attribute by attribute

Andrei Arlovski is on the left of every row, Vladimir Matyushenko on the right.
93Punch power74
94Kick power57
95Punch speed64
94Kick speed54
97Accuracy73
53Takedowns97
62Ground striking98
72Submissions74
98Chin73
97Body strength96
91Cardio89

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

Tale of the Tape

34-24-0 (2 NC)
Record
27-8-0
1616
Power Index rating
1793
0
Win Streak
0
47
Age
55
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States / Belarus
Nationality
Belarus

Striking Profile

3.82
SLpM
1.90
45%
Str. Acc.
44%
3.22
SApM
1.62
57%
Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

0.37
TD Avg.
3.25
35%
TD Acc.
46%
76%
TD Def.
70%
0.20
Sub. Avg.
0.10

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Andrei Arlovski · 4-0
  • NC
    Tim Sylvia
    Pride Of A Nation
  • W
    BKFC: Knuckle Mania 6 · Feb 7, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 1:14 · Heavyweight
  • W
    MF Duel: Cracra vs. Fox · Nov 9, 2025
    TKO · R4 · 1:10 · Heavyweight
  • W
    BKFC 76: Bonner vs. Soto · Jun 21, 2025
    TKO · R4 · 2:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    DBX 1: Romero vs. Hylton · Mar 22, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:00
Vladimir Matyushenko · 2-3
  • L
    Bellator 116 · Apr 11, 2014
    Submission · R3 · 3:06 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Bellator 99 · Sep 13, 2013
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Dodson · Jan 26, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 0:50 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem · Dec 30, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 2:13 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields · Apr 30, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 0:20 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 41 fights · 12 fights
37.6
Avg sig. strikes
16.1
0.22
Avg takedowns
1.58
0:47
Avg control time
2:55
152
Career high strikes
44
4
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Andrei Arlovski
Strike target
Vladimir Matyushenko
55%
Head
74%
21%
Body
9%
23%
Leg
17%
Andrei Arlovski
Strike position
Vladimir Matyushenko
85%
Distance
49%
12%
Clinch
15%
3%
Ground
36%