Austin Lingo

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Austin Lingo
Born (1994-07-10) July 10, 1994 (age 30)
Mesquite, Texas, United States
Other namesLights Out
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach70 in (178 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Dallas, Texas, United States
TeamFortis MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Black belt in Taekwondo [2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision4
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Austin Lingo (born July 10, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional since 2017, he is most notable for his stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Early life

Lingo began training in martial arts at a young age after his father found out he’d been involved in a street fight. Lingo started boxing, along with training Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. He became so enthralled in the latter that he went across the globe to train in the birthplace of Muay Thai, Thailand. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In his MMA debut at LFA 16, he defeated Charles Williams via unanimous decision. Lingo submitted Josh Foster in the first round via guillotine choke at Xtreme Knockout 39, before returning to Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he would spend the rest of his career on the regional scene. He would win his next 5 bouts under the banner; Omar Benjar via TKO in round one at LFA 33, Phil Gonzalez via unanimous decision at LFA 40, Aaron Webb via knock out in the first round at LFA 55, Angel Cruz via rear naked choke in the first round at LFA 62. [4] In his final performance for the promotion, at LFA 73, Lingo faced Solo Hatley Jr., defeating him by knock out 25 seconds into the bout. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his promotional debut, Lingo faced fellow newcomer Youssef Zalal on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247. [6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [7]

Lingo faced Jacob Kilburn on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar. He won the bout in convincing fashion via unanimous decision. [8]

Lingo faced Luis Saldaña on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum. [9] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [10]

Lingo was scheduled to face Jonathan Pearce on February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 201. [11] However, Lingo pulled out due to undisclosed reasons. [12]

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Lingo was scheduled to face David Onama on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 39. [13] [14] However, Lingo pulled out during fight week. [15]

As the first fight of his new multi-fight contract, Lingo was expected to face Ricardo Ramos in a featherweight bout on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. [16] [17] However, the bout was cancelled after Ramos weighed in at 154 pounds, eight pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. [18]

Lingo faced Nate Landwehr, replacing Alex Caceres, on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. [19] Lingo lost the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the second round. [20]

Lingo next face Melquizael Costa at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva on July 15, 2023. [21] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

On December 12, 2023, it was announced that Lingo was no longer on the UFC roster. [23]

Post-UFC Career

In his first fight since leaving the UFC, Lingo faced undefeated prospect Cameron Teague in the main event of Fury FC 95 on August 2, 2024. [24] He would lose the fight via technical knockout in the second round. [25]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches9 wins4 losses
By knockout31
By submission21
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–4Cameron TeagueTKO (knee and punches)Fury FC 95August 2, 202324:57 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss9–3Melquizael CostaDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva July 15, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss9–2 Nate Landwehr Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen March 25, 202324:11 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win9–1 Luis Saldaña Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum August 21, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–1Jacob KilburnDecision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar January 16, 202135:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss7–1 Youssef Zalal Decision (unanimous) UFC 247 February 8, 202035:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win7–0Solo Hatley Jr.KO (punches) LFA 73 August 2, 201910:25 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win6–0Angel Luis CruzTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 62 March 22, 201910:25 Dallas, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win5–0Aaron WebbKO (punches) LFA 55 November 30, 201810:13 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win4–0Phil GonzalezDecision (unanimous) LFA 40 May 25, 201835:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win3–0Omar BenjarTKO (punches) LFA 33 February 16, 201812:26 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win2–0Josh FosterSubmission (guillotine choke)XKO 39January 6, 201810:35 Dallas, Texas, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win1–0Charles WilliamsDecision (unanimous) LFA 16 July 14, 201735:00 Dallas, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.

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