Matt Lindland, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 22 wins, 9 losses, and 0 draws. He established himself as a formidable competitor in the middleweight division (185 lbs.). Standing at 6' tall with a reach of 74", Lindland adopted a southpaw stance in the ring. Throughout his UFC career, Lindland demonstrated a significant striking rate of 2.62 per minute, landing half of his attempts accurately. He also showcased a sturdy defense against strikes, absorbing an average of 1.56 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense of 52%. In addition to his striking prowess, Lindland was known for his grappling skills, averaging 3.01 takedowns every 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 48%. One of Lindland's most notable victories came against Pat Miletich, who held an ELO rating of 1093 at the time. In terms of recent fight history, Lindland faced Falaniko Vitale twice, securing a win via knockout in November 2003 before suffering a loss by KO/TKO in June 2003. He also defeated Travis Lutter with a guillotine choke in April 2005 and fought Joe Doerksen to a unanimous decision victory in August of the same year. However, his career came to an end following a loss to David Terrell by KO/TKO in August 2004.