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Falaniko VitaleMW
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Falaniko Vitale

"Niko"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 51808 Top TeamBellator
30
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws
87%
Finish Rate
14
KO / TKO
12
Submissions
1999
Pro Debut

Biography

Falaniko "Niko" Vitale is a retired American mixed martial artist. He competed in the Middleweight division and has fought in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, the IFL, and King of the Cage. He is a former SuperBrawl Middleweight Champion, and also won the X-1 Middleweight Tournament.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy49%
Takedown accuracy33%

1.88

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.68

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.72

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Jun. 6, 2003Born Honolulu, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO14
Decision0
Submission12

Finish Rate

87%
26 of 30
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts41 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesJaime JaraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2X-1: Jara vs. VitaleSep 26, 2014
WinCanadaElmer WaterhenH2HTKO (punches)R1KOTC: Ali'isJul 14, 2012
LossCubaHector LombardH2HKO (punch)R3Bellator 44May 14, 2011
WinUnited StatesDylan ClayH2HKO (punch)R1X-1 Events: Champions IIIMar 12, 2011
WinUnited StatesKala HoseH2HSubmission (ezekiel choke)R4X-1 Events: HeroesSep 11, 2010
WinCanadaKalib StarnesH2HSubmission (ezekiel choke)R1X-1 Events: Champions IIMar 20, 2010
LossUnited StatesFrank TriggH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: PaybackOct 3, 2008
WinUnited StatesRicky ShiversH2HTKO (cut)R1X-1 Events: ChampionsJan 26, 2008
WinUSAJoey GuelH2HDecision (unanimous)R3X-1 Events: ChampionsJan 26, 2008
LossSouth AfricaTrevor PrangleyH2HDecision (referee decision)R2Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man SurvivesNov 16, 2007
WinUnited StatesRon FieldsH2HSubmission (strikes)R1Strikeforce: Playboy MansionSep 29, 2007
WinUnited StatesSteve RenaudH2HSubmission (strikes)R1X-1: Grand Prix 2007Aug 4, 2007
WinUnited StatesMavrick HarveyH2HTKO (submission to strikes)R1X-1: Extreme Fighting 2Mar 17, 2007
LossUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HDecision (split)R5IFL: OaklandJan 19, 2007
WinBrazilTony WilliamsH2HKOR1Extreme Wars 5: BattlegroundsOct 6, 2006
LossUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HKO (punches)R1Icon Sport: Lawler vs. Niko 2Feb 25, 2006
LossUnited StatesJason MillerH2HSubmission (rear naked choke)R2Icon Sport: Opposites AttractOct 28, 2005
LossUnited StatesRobbie LawlerH2HKO (punches)R2Superbrawl: IconJul 23, 2005
WinJapanMasanori SudaH2HKO (punch)R1SB 39: DestinyApr 9, 2005
WinUnited StatesRon FieldsH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1SuperBrawl 38Dec 12, 2004
WinJapanYushin OkamiH2HDecision (split)R3SuperBrawl 36Jun 18, 2004
WinKeith WintersH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1SuperBrawl 34Mar 28, 2004
WinUnited StatesDave MenneH2HDecision (unanimous)R3SuperBrawl 33Feb 7, 2004
LossUnited StatesMatt LindlandH2HTKO (submission to strikes)R3UFC 45Nov 21, 2003
WinUnited StatesJustin EllisonH2HKOR1SuperBrawl 31Sep 20, 2003
WinUnited StatesMatt LindlandH2HKO (slam)R1UFC 43Jun 6, 2003
WinUnited StatesTyrone RobertsH2HSubmission (toe hold)R2SuperBrawl 28Feb 8, 2003
WinUnited StatesSean McCullyH2HSubmissionR1SuperBrawl 27Nov 9, 2002
WinCanadaPascal GosselinH2HSubmission (armbar)R1UCC Hawaii: Eruption in HawaiiSep 17, 2002
WinCharlie WesrSubmission (toe hold)R2Force Fighting Championships 1May 18, 2002
WinJason DrexelH2HSubmission (kimura)R1SuperBrawl 23Mar 9, 2002
LossUnited StatesSean GrayH2HTKO (punches)R1Warriors Quest 3: Punishment in ParadiseDec 1, 2001
WinUnited StatesJohn RenkenH2HTKOR1SuperBrawl 22Nov 2, 2001
WinUnited StatesTodd MedinaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Warriors Quest 1: The New BeginningMay 29, 2001
WinUnited StatesDennis ReedH2HSubmission (armbar)R1SuperBrawl 21May 24, 2001
WinUnited StatesRicardo BarrosH2HTKOR1Warriors of the New Millennium 2Nov 24, 2000
LossJapanYasuhito NamekawaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2RINGS USA: Rising Stars Block BJul 22, 2000
WinAaron TorresH2HSubmission (armbar)R1KOTC 4: GladiatorsJun 24, 2000
WinAhmad ReeseH2HTKO (submission to strikes)R1Rage in the Cage 3Jan 18, 2000
WinUnited StatesPhil OrtizH2HSubmission (armbar)R1SuperBrawl 15Dec 7, 1999
WinUnited StatesAaron RileyH2HTKOR1RITC 2: Marching of the WarriorsOct 15, 1999

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.