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Falaniko Vitale

“Niko”
30-11-0
0Prospect
/Age 51/Orthodox/5' 10"/185 lbs
Win %
73%
SLpM
1.9
Str Acc
49%
Str Def
47%
TD Avg
0.7
TD Def
86%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
90%

At a Glance

1.9
SLpM
49%
Str Acc
0.7
TD Avg
90%
Finish %
47%
Str Def
Falaniko Vitale "Niko" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 30-11-0, the fighter carries a 73% win rate across 41 pro contests, with a 90% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 86% takedown defense.
Career Arc
27 fightspeak +20 · current +20

Skill Profile

VOLUME29ACCURACY63KO POWER54TAKEDOWNS35TD DEFENSE83SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY52ACTIVITY78
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.88-1.54 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.68+0.50 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.72-0.80 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.68)Landed (1.88)
0
-1.80

Wins by Method

90%Finish
KO/TKO943%
Submission1048%
Decision210%
30 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (30)
9 KO
10 SUB
2 DEC
9 OTH
Losses (11)
1 KO
10 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
Dec
W
KO
L
KO
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
2/6(33%)
R2
1/11(9%)
R3
1/3(33%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
50%
50%
Distance: 1Clinch: 0Ground: 1
Target
100%
Head: 0Body: 0Leg: 2

Grappling Efficiency

Avg Control / Fight
0:08

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 27
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-0
Fight History2 UFC + 25 pre-UFC
27 fights21W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Unknown
X-X-1 World Events 43
Sep 26, 2014SSUBR2
DRAW
Method
SUB
Rear Naked Choke
Round
of 3
Time
R2
Division
Middleweight
X-1 World Events 43
2014-09-26
WElmer Waterhen
Jul 14, 2012KTKO
WDylan Clay
X-X-1 World Events 40
Mar 11, 2011KTKO12:04
WUnknown
X-X-1 World Events 36
Sep 11, 2010SSUB42:26
WUnknown
X-X-1 World Events 16
Jan 26, 2008DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
X-X-1 World Events 16
Jan 26, 2008KTKO10:49
?Unknown
Nov 16, 2007DDECReferee Decision
WSteve Renaud
X-X-1 World Events 12
Aug 4, 2007KTKO10:43
WMavrick Harvey
X-X-1 World Events 9
Mar 17, 2007KTKO12:41
?Unknown
Jan 19, 2007DDECSplit
WAnthony Williams
X-X-1 World Events 8
Oct 6, 2006KTKO12:48
?Unknown
IconIcon 42: Opposites Attract
Oct 28, 2005SSUB22:41
WKeith Winters
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 34
Mar 28, 2004SSUB11:24
WUnknown
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 33
Feb 7, 2004DDECUnanimous
LMatt Lindland
UFC 45: Revolution
Nov 21, 2003KKO/TKO Punches34:23
WMatt Lindland
UFC 43: Meltdown
Jun 6, 2003KKO/TKO Slam11:56
WUnknown
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 28
Feb 8, 2003SSUB21:26
WSean McCully
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 27
Nov 9, 2002SSUB10:51
WPascal Gosselin
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 26
Sep 17, 2002SSUB12:00
WCharlie West
Force FCForce FC 1: The Beginning
May 18, 2002SSUB21:15
WJason Drexel
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 23
Mar 9, 2002SSUB13:05
?Sean Gray
Warriors QuestWarriors Quest 3
Dec 1, 2001KTKO13:47
WDennis Reed
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 21
Jul 21, 2001SSUB10:43
WAaron Torres
KOTC: GladiatorsKOTC: Gladiators
Jun 24, 2000SSUB12:21
WAhmad Reese
Rage In The CageRage In The Cage 3
Jan 18, 2000KTKO11:41
WPhil Ortiz
SuperbrawlSuperbrawl 15
Dec 7, 1999SSUB12:39
WUnknown
Rage In The CageRage In The Cage 2
Oct 15, 1999KTKO17:06