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Matt Lindland vs Ricardo Almeida

Matt Lindland is 22-9-0; Ricardo Almeida is 13-5-0. Matt Lindland is 7 years older than Ricardo Almeida. They have met once: Matt Lindland 1, Ricardo Almeida 0.

Matt Lindland
United States
Matt Lindland
“The Law” · 22-9-0
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Met once
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Ricardo Almeida
“Big Dog” · 13-5-0
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Style & credentials

Matt Lindland

No background on record

Camp · Team Quest -Portland
Ricardo Almeida

No background on record

Camp · Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

66%
Head
61%
14%
Body
25%
20%
Leg
14%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Matt Lindlandlast 12 fights
14%36%50%
Ricardo Almeidalast 11 fights
45%15%40%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Matt Lindland· from fights outside the UFC Ricardo Almeida· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.462.25
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matt Lindland · Below avg · better than 21% of UFC fightersRicardo Almeida · Poor · better than 17% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.311.36
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matt Lindland · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersRicardo Almeida · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
3.464.23
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matt Lindland · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersRicardo Almeida · Elite · better than 95% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
50%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matt Lindland · Good · better than 74% of UFC fightersRicardo Almeida · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
65%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matt Lindland · Average · better than 51% of UFC fightersRicardo Almeida · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.201.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Matt Lindland · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersRicardo Almeida · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.46
Strikes landed / min
2.25
1.31
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.36
3.46 / 6.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.23 / 11.1
50%
Takedown accuracy
38%
65%
Takedown defence
38%
6:27
Control time / fight
4:51
1.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.50

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Matt Lindland12 UFC fights · 288 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
10%28/155
1%2/5
3%10/12
Clinch
15%42/76
6%18/23
16%45/49
Ground
42%120/205
7%20/21
1%3/8
Ricardo Almeida11 UFC fights · 255 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
22%57/184
11%28/36
12%31/41
Clinch
8%20/36
6%15/17
1%2/2
Ground
31%79/138
8%21/22
1%2/2

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Matt Lindland and Ricardo Almeida ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 31: Locked & Loaded (Fri, May 4, 2001), where Matt Lindland won by Disqualification.

What are the records of Matt Lindland and Ricardo Almeida?

Matt Lindland is 22-9-0 and Ricardo Almeida is 13-5-0.

Who has the longer reach, Matt Lindland or Ricardo Almeida?

Neither. Both have a 74" · 188 cm reach.

Who is taller, Matt Lindland or Ricardo Almeida?

Neither. Both stand 6'0" · 183 cm.

Who is older, Matt Lindland or Ricardo Almeida?

Matt Lindland is 56 and Ricardo Almeida is 49.

Who has more finishes, Matt Lindland or Ricardo Almeida?

Matt Lindland has 16 wins inside the distance (10 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission); Ricardo Almeida has 5 wins (0 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).

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