Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 43: Meltdown
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Falaniko Vitale
United StatesFalaniko Vitale
“Niko”
30-11-0
RESULT

Falaniko Vitale def. Matt Lindland (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 1:56
Matt Lindland
United StatesMatt Lindland
“The Law”
22-9-0
Friday, June 6, 2003
Thomas & Mack Center

Falaniko Vitale defeated Matt Lindland by TKO in round 1 (1:56) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 43: Meltdown, held Friday, June 6, 2003 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Fight stats

Falaniko Vitale
Matt Lindland
0
Knockdowns
0
2 of 7
Significant strikes
2 of 9
29%
Sig. strike accuracy
22%
6 of 11
Total strikes
6 of 13
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 3
0%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:28
Control time
0:54
Significant strikes by target
1 of 5
Head
0 of 6
0 of 1
Body
1 of 1
1 of 1
Leg
1 of 2
0 of 4
Distance
0 of 6
1 of 2
Clinch
2 of 3
1 of 1
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
2 of 7
Sig. str.
2 of 9
6 of 11
Total str.
6 of 13
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
0:28
Ctrl
0:54

Frequently asked questions

Who won Falaniko Vitale vs Matt Lindland?

Falaniko Vitale defeated Matt Lindland by TKO in round 1 (1:56) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 43: Meltdown, held Friday, June 6, 2003 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Referee
John McCarthy
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Falaniko Vitale 45%55% Matt Lindland

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

Tale of the Tape

30-11-0
Record
22-9-0
1693
Power Index rating
1728
0
Win Streak
0
52
Age
56
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

1.88
SLpM
2.62
49%
Str. Acc.
50%
3.68
SApM
1.56
47%
Str. Def.
52%

Grappling Profile

0.72
TD Avg.
3.01
33%
TD Acc.
48%
86%
TD Def.
60%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
1.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Falaniko Vitale · 3-2
  • L
    Jaime Jara
    X-1 World Events 43 · Sep 26, 2014
    Submission · Middleweight
  • W
    Elmer Waterhen
    King of the Cage · Jul 14, 2012
    TKO
  • L
    Hector Lombard
    Bellator 44 · May 14, 2011
    TKO · R3 · 0:54 · Middleweight
  • W
    Dylan Clay
    X-1 World Events 40 · Mar 11, 2011
    TKO · R1 · 2:04 · Middleweight
  • W
    Kala Hose
    X-1 World Events 36 · Sep 11, 2010
    Submission · R4 · 2:26 · Middleweight
Matt Lindland · 1-4
  • L
    Mamed Khalidov
    KSW 16 - Konfrontacja · May 21, 2011
    Submission · R1 · 1:35
  • L
    Robbie Lawler
    Strikeforce · Dec 4, 2010
    TKO · R1 · 0:50 · Middleweight
  • W
    Kevin Casey
    Strikeforce Challengers 8 · May 22, 2010
    TKO · R3 · 3:41 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jacare Souza
    Strikeforce · Dec 19, 2009
    Submission · R1 · 4:18 · Middleweight
  • L
    Vitor Belfort
    Affliction 2 · Jan 24, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 0:37 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 12 fights
2.5
Avg sig. strikes
24.0
0.00
Avg takedowns
2.25
1:53
Avg control time
6:27
3
Career high strikes
71
0
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Falaniko Vitale
Strike target
Matt Lindland
20%
Head
66%
0%
Body
14%
80%
Leg
20%
Falaniko Vitale
Strike position
Matt Lindland
40%
Distance
14%
20%
Clinch
36%
40%
Ground
50%