Falaniko Vitale losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Falaniko Vitale has compiled a 30-11 (26) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has eleven losses against ten different opponents, two of them in title fights.
11. Falaniko Vitale loses to Jaime Jara via KO
On September 26, 2014 Falaniko Vitale faced Jaime Jara in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 40 years old with a record of 30-10, and Jara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vitale was coming off a win. Jara submitted Vitale via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Falaniko Vitale loses to Héctor Lombard via KO
On May 14, 2011 Falaniko Vitale faced Héctor Lombard in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 36 years old with a record of 29-9, and Lombard was 33 with a record of 28-2-1. Vitale was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lombard was on a 17-fight winning streak. Lombard stopped Vitale via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Falaniko Vitale loses to Frank Trigg via unanimous decision
On October 3, 2008 Falaniko Vitale faced Frank Trigg in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 34 years old with a record of 26-8, and Trigg was 36 with a record of 17-6. Both Vitale and Trigg were on a 2-fight winning streak. Vitale lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Trigg.
8. Falaniko Vitale loses to Trevor Prangley via unanimous decision
On November 16, 2007 Falaniko Vitale faced Trevor Prangley in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 33 years old with a record of 24-7, and Prangley was 35 with a record of 16-4. Vitale was on a 3-fight winning streak and Prangley was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vitale lost via unanimous decision.
7. Falaniko Vitale loses to Jeremy Horn via split decision
On January 19, 2007 Falaniko Vitale faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 32 years old with a record of 21-6, and Horn was 31 with a record of 78-15-5. Vitale was coming off a win, while Horn was coming off a loss. Vitale lost via split decision. Went the distance with Horn.
6. Falaniko Vitale loses to Robbie Lawler in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 25, 2006 Falaniko Vitale fought Robbie Lawler for the vacant ICON Sport light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Vitale was 31 years old with a record of 20-5, and Lawler was 23 with a record of 10-3. Vitale was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Lawler was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lawler stopped Vitale via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Falaniko Vitale loses to Jason Miller via KO
On October 28, 2005 Falaniko Vitale faced Jason Miller in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 31 years old with a record of 20-4, and Miller was 24 with a record of 12-4. Vitale was coming off a loss, while Miller was coming off a win. Miller submitted Vitale via rear naked choke in the 2nd round.
4. Falaniko Vitale loses to Robbie Lawler via KO
On July 23, 2005 Falaniko Vitale fought Robbie Lawler for the vacant SuperBrawl light heavyweight title. Vitale was 31 years old with a record of 20-3, and Lawler was 23 with a record of 8-3. Vitale was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Lawler was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lawler stopped Vitale via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Falaniko Vitale loses to Matt Lindland in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 21, 2003 Falaniko Vitale faced Matt Lindland in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Vitale was 29 years old with a record of 15-2, and Lindland was 33 with a record of 9-2. Vitale was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Lindland was coming off a loss. Lindland stopped Vitale via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Falaniko Vitale loses to Sean Gray via KO
On December 1, 2001 Falaniko Vitale faced Sean Gray in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Gray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vitale was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gray stopped Vitale via TKO in the 1st round.
1. Falaniko Vitale loses to Yasuhito Namekawa via KO
On July 22, 2000 Falaniko Vitale faced Yasuhito Namekawa in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 26 years old with a record of 4-0, and Namekawa was 25 with a record of 7-8-1. Vitale was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak, while Namekawa was on a 6-fight losing streak. Namekawa submitted Vitale via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.