Vladimir Mishchenko

Vladimir Mishchenko The White Lion of Kharkiv

At 36 years old, Vladimir Mishchenko has carved out a career on the edges of Europe’s MMA map. Fighting out of Kharkiv, Ukraine under the YK Promotion banner, the 6’1” (186 cm) heavyweight known as the White Lion enters every cage with a 13-12 record. He has competed primarily at heavyweight in his last two bouts and holds the #509 ranking in the Europe region, a position mirrored in the Eastern Europe and Ukraine sub-lists where he has logged at least two of his past six fights. Mishchenko’s career reads like a regional journeyman’s ledger—a fighter who has tested himself across local promotions without the fanfare of global headlines. In a division defined by power and explosive finishes, he has leaned on durability and a steady pace to stay competitive. As he heads into another season of matches, the White Lion remains a fixture in his home region’s rankings and a living testament to the depth that often goes unnoticed outside the marquee events.