Fighter

Matt Lindland

"The Law"

22-9-0

United StatesLast 5

Grappling 0-2pro-wrestling 4-1

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Matt Lindland holds a professional MMA record of 22-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 31 bouts on record. Matt Lindland has won 22 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Matt Lindland lands 2.62 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 3.01 takedowns per 15 minutes. Matt Lindland also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Matt Lindland also has 5 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: May 21, 2011. Tracked organizations: KSW, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1970-05-17
Age: 56
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Eagle Creek, Oregon, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

Takedown Machine

99 · best in division

Punch power58

Kick power48

Punch speed47

Kick speed48

Accuracy56

Takedowns99

Ground striking99

Submissions94

Chin73

Body strength91

Cardio90

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 22-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.62per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.56per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.01per 15 min

48% success

Takedowns stuffed60%

Submission attempts1.3per 15 min

Career history

LOSS
vs Mamed Khalidov
KSWKSW 16 - Konfrontacja· May 21, 2011· 22-8 vs 22-4-2
SUB
R1 · 1:35
LOSS
vs Robbie Lawler
Strikeforce· Dec 4, 2010· Middleweight· 22-7 vs 17-6
TKO
R1 · 0:50
WIN
vs Kevin Casey
Strikeforce Challengers 8· May 22, 2010· Middleweight· 21-7 vs 3-1
TKO
R3 · 3:41
LOSS
vs Jacare Souza
Strikeforce· Dec 19, 2009· Middleweight· 21-6 vs 10-2
SUB
R1 · 4:18
LOSS
vs Vitor Belfort
Affliction 2· Jan 24, 2009· Middleweight· 21-5 vs 17-8
TKO
R1 · 0:37
WIN
vs Fabio Nascimento
Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Middleweight· 20-5 vs 8-3
UD
LOSS
vs Fedor Emelianenko
Bodog Fight· Apr 14, 2007· Heavyweight· 20-4 vs 26-1
SUB
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Carlos Newton
IFL 8: Houston· Feb 2, 2007· Middleweight· 19-4 vs 14-11
SUB
R2 · 1:43
WIN
vs Jeremy Horn
IFL 3· Sep 9, 2006· Middleweight· 18-4 vs 78-14-5
TKO
R2 · 0:21
LOSS
vs Quinton Jackson
WFA 4: King Of The Streets· Jul 22, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 23-6
SD
WIN
vs Mike van Arsdale
California Regional· Apr 29, 2006· 17-3 vs 8-4
SUB
WIN
vs Fabio Leopoldo
Ohio Regional· Mar 3, 2006· 16-3 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Antonio Schembri
Cage Rage· Dec 3, 2005· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 3-3
TKO
R3 · 3:33
WIN
vs Joe Doerksen
UFCUFC 54: Boiling Point· Aug 20, 2005· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 31-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Travis Lutter
UFCUFC 52: Couture vs Liddell II· Apr 16, 2005· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 5-1
SUB
R2 · 3:13
WIN
vs Landon Showalter
SportFight 8· Jan 8, 2005· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 2-5-1
SUB
R1 · 2:43
WIN
vs Mark Weir
Cage Rage· Nov 27, 2004· 11-3 vs 14-5
TKO
LOSS
vs David Terrell
UFCUFC 49: Unfinished Business· Aug 21, 2004· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 0:24
WIN
vs Tony Fryklund
Rumble On The Rock 5· May 7, 2004· Middleweight· 10-2 vs 10-2
UD
WIN
vs Falaniko Vitale
UFCUFC 45: Revolution· Nov 21, 2003· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 15-2
TKO
R3 · 4:23
LOSS
vs Falaniko Vitale
UFCUFC 43: Meltdown· Jun 6, 2003· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 1:56
WIN
vs Phil Baroni
UFCUFC 41: Onslaught· Feb 28, 2003· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ivan Salaverry
UFCUFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Murilo BustamanteTitle bout
UFCUFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 8-1-1
SUB
R3 · 1:33
WIN
vs Pat Miletich
UFCUFC 36: Worlds Collide· Mar 22, 2002· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 28-5-2
TKO
R1 · 3:09
WIN
vs Phil Baroni
UFCUFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 3-0
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ricardo Almeida
UFCUFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 1-0
DQ
R3 · 4:21
WIN
vs Yoji Anjo
UFCUFC 29: Defense Of The Belts· Dec 16, 2000· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Travis Fulton
IFC 6: Battle At Four Bears· Sep 20, 1997· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 13-5-1
SUB
R1 · 22:13
WIN
vs Mark Waters
IFC 6: Battle At Four Bears· Sep 20, 1997· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 2:20
WIN
vs TBA
World Fighting Federation· Feb 14, 1997· 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1744▼14
Peak: 1823Feb 2, 2007
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matt Lindland fight next?

Matt Lindland has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matt Lindland's record?

Matt Lindland's professional MMA record is 22-9-0.

Who is Matt Lindland fighting next?

Matt Lindland's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matt Lindland fight last?

Matt Lindland most recently fought Mamed Khalidov at KSW 16 - Konfrontacja on Saturday, May 21, 2011, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Matt Lindland fight in?

Matt Lindland fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Matt Lindland have?

Matt Lindland has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How tall is Matt Lindland?

Matt Lindland is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Matt Lindland weigh?

Matt Lindland weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Matt Lindland's reach?

Matt Lindland has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Matt Lindland?

Matt Lindland is 56 years old (born May 17, 1970).

Where is Matt Lindland from?

Matt Lindland is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY