Best fights of Matt Lindland
Over 14 years as a professional, Matt Lindland has compiled a 22-9 (15) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Matt Lindland KOs Jeremy Horn
On September 9, 2006 Matt Lindland faced Jeremy Horn in a middleweight bout. Lindland was 36 years old with a record of 18-4, and Horn was 31 with a record of 78-14-5. Lindland was coming off a loss, while Horn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lindland stopped Jeremy Horn via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Matt Lindland KOs Pat Miletich
On March 22, 2002 Matt Lindland faced Pat Miletich in a middleweight bout. Lindland was 31 years old with a record of 6-0, and Miletich was 34 with a record of 28-5-2. Lindland was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Miletich was coming off a win. Lindland stopped Pat Miletich via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Matt Lindland defeats Joe Doerksen
On August 20, 2005 Matt Lindland faced Joe Doerksen in a light heavyweight bout. Lindland was 35 years old with a record of 14-3, and Doerksen was 27 with a record of 31-6. Lindland was on a 3-fight winning streak and Doerksen was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lindland won via unanimous decision.
4. Matt Lindland loses to Quinton Jackson via split decision
On July 22, 2006 Matt Lindland faced Quinton Jackson in a light heavyweight bout. Lindland was 36 years old with a record of 18-3, and Jackson was 28 with a record of 24-6. Lindland was on a 7-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lindland lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jackson.
5. Matt Lindland defeats Phil Baroni
On February 28, 2003 Matt Lindland faced Phil Baroni in a middleweight bout. Lindland was 32 years old with a record of 8-1, and Baroni was 26 with a record of 5-1. Lindland was coming off a win and Baroni was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lindland won via unanimous decision.
6. Matt Lindland defeats Tony Fryklund
On May 7, 2004 Matt Lindland faced Tony Fryklund in a middleweight bout. Lindland was 33 years old with a record of 10-2, and Fryklund was 33 with a record of 10-2. Lindland was coming off a win and Fryklund was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lindland won via unanimous decision.
7. Matt Lindland defeats Ivan Salaverry
On September 27, 2002 Matt Lindland faced Ivan Salaverry in a middleweight bout. Lindland was 32 years old with a record of 7-1, and Salaverry was 31 with a record of 9-2. Lindland was coming off a loss, while Salaverry was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lindland won via unanimous decision.
8. Matt Lindland KOs Falaniko Vitale in their 2nd fight
On November 21, 2003 Matt Lindland faced Falaniko Vitale in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lindland was 33 years old with a record of 9-2, and Vitale was 29 with a record of 15-2. Lindland was coming off a loss, while Vitale was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lindland stopped Falaniko Vitale via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Matt Lindland submits Landon Showalter
On January 8, 2005 Matt Lindland faced Landon Showalter in a middleweight bout. Lindland was 34 years old with a record of 12-3, and Showalter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lindland was coming off a win. Lindland submitted Landon Showalter via armbar in the 1st round.
10. Matt Lindland submits Travis Fulton
On September 20, 1997 Matt Lindland fought Travis Fulton for the vacant IFC 6 Tournament title. Lindland was 27 years old with a record of 2-0, and Fulton was 20 with a record of 13-5-1. Lindland was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Fulton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lindland submitted Travis Fulton via choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.