Falaniko Vitale vs Matt Lindland
Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.
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What's at stake
Matt Lindland is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Falaniko Vitale carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.
Opponent quality
Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
The Combat Edge model makes Matt Lindland a 61% favorite over Falaniko Vitale in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (60%).
Matt Lindland holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1729 to 1660, a 69-point edge.
Falaniko Vitale finishes 87% of wins inside the distance, Matt Lindland 71%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.