Result
Vladimir MatyushenkoDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateFeb 28, 2003
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueAtlantic City Boardwalk Hall
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Janitor | 27-8-0Vladimir Matyushenko
L
The Rock | 20-11-0Pedro Rizzo
Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Vladimir Matyushenko
Elo1684Good
3Y trend1733 → 1684
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Pedro Rizzo
Elo1673Good
3Y trend1667 → 1673
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Vladimir Matyushenko won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Vladimir Matyushenko led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Vladimir Matyushenko and Pedro Rizzo across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Vladimir MatyushenkoPedro Rizzo
Elo edge
Vladimir Matyushenko1684-22 last move
Pedro Rizzo1673+6 last move
Why they are ranked here
Vladimir MatyushenkoNot on the active ladder · 1684 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jason Brilz (rated 1732 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Joey Beltran (rated 1509 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -34 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1594, not 1684: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Pedro RizzoNot on the active ladder · 1673 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jeff Monson (rated 1721 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Josh Barnett (rated 1719 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +10 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1583, not 1673: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Vladimir MatyushenkovsPedro Rizzo
Total strikes
94vs29
Sig. strikes
24vs12
Takedowns
5vs0
Finishing profile
Vladimir MatyushenkoKO/TKO leads 44% of wins
Pedro RizzoKO/TKO leads 75% of wins
Common opponents
Travis FultonVladimir Matyushenko: win · Neck Crank · Apr 2, 1999Pedro Rizzo: cancelled · Sep 12, 2015
Andrei ArlovskiVladimir Matyushenko: loss · Punch · Sep 26, 2003Pedro Rizzo: win · Punches · Mar 22, 2002
Kevin RandlemanVladimir Matyushenko: cancelled · Sep 28, 2001Pedro Rizzo: loss · Decision · Jun 9, 2000
Round stats
Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC 41 : Tim Sylvia VS Ricco Rodriguez. Vladimir Matyushenko defeated Pedro Rizzo by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo quick answers
Who won Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo?
Vladimir Matyushenko won Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo on?
Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo is listed on UFC 41 : Tim Sylvia VS Ricco Rodriguez.
What are the records for Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo?
Vladimir Matyushenko enters with a 27-8-0 record and Pedro Rizzo enters with a 20-11-0 record.
What division is Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo?
Vladimir Matyushenko vs Pedro Rizzo is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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