Falaniko Vitale "Niko"
Falaniko Vitale, known as "Niko", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Middleweight division. Falaniko Vitale holds a professional record of 30-11-0, including 1-1-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Falaniko Vitale stands 5'10", fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 52 years old. Falaniko Vitale is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Falaniko Vitale profile
| Division | Middleweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 30-11-0 |
| UFC record | 1-1-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 52 |
| Date of birth | 1974-07-14 |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 185.5 lbs |
| Current streak | L1 |
| Total octagon time | 16 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 0.31 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.27 |
| Striking accuracy | 20% |
| Striking defense | 47.9% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Strikes to the head | 20% |
| Strikes to the body | 0% |
| Strikes to the legs | 80% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 83.3% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 113 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Falaniko Vitale recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-26 | X-1 | X-1 - Jara vs. Vitale | Jaime Jara | loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2012-07-14 | KOTC | KOTC - Ali'is | Elmer Waterhen | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2011-05-14 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 44 | Hector Lombard | loss | KO (Punch) |
| 2011-03-12 | X-1 | X-1 - Champions 3 | Dylan Clay | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2010-09-11 | X-1 | X-1 - Heroes | Kala Hose | win | Submission (Ezekiel Choke) |
| 2010-03-20 | X-1 | X-1 - Champions 2 | Kalib Starnes | win | Submission (Ezekiel Choke) |
| 2008-10-03 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Payback | Frank Trigg | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2008-01-26 | X-1 Events | X-1 Events - Champions | Joey Guel | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2008-01-26 | X-1 Events | X-1 Events - Champions | Ricky Shivers | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 2007-11-16 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Four Men Enter, One Man Survives | Trevor Prangley | loss | Decision (Referee Decision) |
| 2007-09-29 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Playboy Mansion | Ron Fields | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2007-08-04 | X-1 | X-1 - Grand Prix 2007 | Steve Renaud | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2007-03-17 | X-1 | X-1 - Extreme Fighting 2 | Mavrick Harvey | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2007-01-19 | IFL | IFL - Oakland | Jeremy Horn | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2006-10-06 | Extreme Wars 5 | Extreme Wars 5 - Battlegrounds | Tony Williams | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2006-02-25 | Icon Sport | Icon Sport - Lawler vs. Niko 2 | Robbie Lawler | loss | KO (Punches) |
| 2005-10-28 | Icon Sport | Icon Sport - Opposites Attract | Jason Miller | loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2005-07-23 | Superbrawl | Superbrawl - Icon | Robbie Lawler | loss | KO (Punches) |
| 2005-04-09 | SB 39 | SB 39 - Destiny | Masanori Suda | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2004-12-12 | SB 38 | SB 38 - SuperBrawl 38 | Ron Fields | win | Submission (Heel Hook) |
| 2004-06-18 | SB 36 | SB 36 - SuperBrawl 36 | Yushin Okami | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2004-03-28 | SB 34 | SB 34 - SuperBrawl 34 | Keith Winters | win | Submission (Toe Hold) |
| 2004-02-07 | SB 33 | SB 33 - SuperBrawl 33 | Dave Menne | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2003-11-21 | UFC | UFC 45: Revolution | Matt Lindland | loss | Punches to Head From Mount |
| 2003-09-20 | SB 31 | SB 31 - SuperBrawl 31 | Justin Ellison | win | KO |
| 2003-06-06 | UFC | UFC 43: Meltdown | Matt Lindland | win | Slam to On Ground |
| 2003-02-08 | SB 28 | SB 28 - SuperBrawl 28 | Tyrone Roberts | win | Submission (Toe Hold) |
| 2002-11-09 | SB 27 | SB 27 - SuperBrawl 27 | Sean McCully | win | Submission |
| 2002-09-17 | UCC Hawaii | UCC Hawaii - Eruption in Hawaii | Pascal Gosselin | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2002-05-18 | FFC 1 | FFC 1 - Force Fighting Championships 1 | Charlie West | win | Submission (Toe Hold) |
| 2002-03-09 | SB 23 | SB 23 - SuperBrawl 23 | Jason Drexel | win | Submission (Kimura) |
| 2001-12-01 | Warriors Quest 3 | Warriors Quest 3 - Punishment in Paradise | Sean Gray | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2001-11-02 | SB 22 | SB 22 - SuperBrawl 22 | John Renken | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2001-05-29 | Warriors Quest 1 | Warriors Quest 1 - The New Beginning | Todd Medina | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2001-05-24 | SB 21 | SB 21 - SuperBrawl 21 | Dennis Reed | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2000-11-24 | WOTNM | WOTNM - Warriors of the New Millennium 2 | Ricardo Barros | win | TKO |
| 2000-07-22 | Rings USA | Rings USA - Rising Stars Block B | Yasuhito Namekawa | loss | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2000-06-24 | KOTC 4 | KOTC 4 - Gladiators | Aaron Torres | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2000-01-18 | RITC 3 | RITC 3 - Rage in the Cage 3 | Ahmad Reese | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 1999-12-07 | SB 15 | SB 15 - SuperBrawl 15 | Phil Ortiz | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 1999-10-15 | RITC 2 | RITC 2 - Marching of the Warriors | Aaron Riley | win | TKO (Punches) |
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