Nate Landwehr

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Nate Landwehr
BornNathan Wade Landwehr
(1988-06-07) June 7, 1988 (age 36)
Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.
Other namesThe Train [1]
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach72 in (183 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S.
TeamSSF Submission Academy (2012–present) [3]
Wildside Fitness [4]
MMA Masters (2021–present) [5]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins18
By knockout9
By submission2
By decision7
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nathan Wade Landwehr [6] (born June 7, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional mixed martial artist since 2012, he is also a former M-1 Global Featherweight Champion.

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Background

Landwehr was born and grew up in Tennessee and attended Rossview High School. [4] He played football from the third grade until the end of high school. [7] He also wrestled and ran track throughout high school. [7] After high school, Landwehr attended Highland Community College for two academic years, where he ran track with scholarship. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Landwehr racked up a record of 8–2 on the stateside circuit before signing with M-1 Global.

M-1 Global

Landwehr made his promotional debut against Mikhail Korobkov at M-1 Challenge 83 - Ragozin vs. Halsey on September 23, 2017. He won the fight via second-round knockout. [8]

He made his sophomore appearance in M-1 against Viktor Kolesnik at M-1 Challenge 85: Ismagulov vs. Matias on November 10, 2017. He won the fight via split decision. [9]

M-1 Global Featherweight Championship

Landwehr was scheduled to challenge Khamzat Dalgiev for the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship at M-1 Challenge 91 - Swain vs. Nuertiebieke on May 12, 2018. However, the event was cancelled for unknown reason. The bout was later rebooked to take place at M-1 Challenge 95 - Battle in the Mountains 7 on July 21, 2018. Landwehr captured the championship via second-round technical knockout. [10]

In his second title defense, Landwehr faced Andrey Lezhnev on December 15, 2018, at M-1 Challenge 100. He won the spectacular fight by a third round TKO. [11]

In his third defense, Landwehr faced Viktor Kolesnik on June 28, 2019, at M-1 Challenge 102. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [12]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Nate made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Herbert Burns at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos on January 25, 2020. [13] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round via a knee from the clinch. [14]

Landwehr faced Darren Elkins on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris. [15] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [16]

Landwehr was scheduled to face Movsar Evloev on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori [17] However, hours before the start, it was cancelled after Movsar tested positive for COVID-19. [18]

Landwehr faced Julian Erosa on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis. [19] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one. [20]

Landwehr was scheduled to face Makwan Amirkhani on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 189. [21] However, Landwehr was pulled from the event due to injury and was replaced by Kamuela Kirk. [22] [23]

Landwehr faced Ľudovít Klein on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont. [24] He won the fight via a submission in round three. [25] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [26]

Landwehr was scheduled to face Lerone Murphy on March 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus. [27] However, Murphy withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by David Onama. [28] In turn, Landwehr had to pull out of the bout and the bout was scrapped. [29]

Landwehr was scheduled to face Zubaira Tukhugov on August 6, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill. [30] However, Tukhugov withdraw due to experiencing difficulties securing a visa issues and was replaced by David Onama at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz just a week after. [31] Landwehr won the fight via majority decision. [32] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [33]

Landwehr was scheduled to face Alex Caceres on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. [34] However, Caceres withdrew due to an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Austin Lingo. [35] Landwehr won the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the second round. [36] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [37]

Landwehr faced Dan Ige on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. [38] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [39]

Landwehr was scheduled to face Pat Sabatini on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. [40] However, Sabatini withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jamall Emmers. [41] Landwehr won the fight via knockout in round one. [42] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus. [43]

Landwehr was briefly scheduled to face Austin Hubbard on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307. [44] However, Landwehr withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons. [45]

Landwehr is scheduled to face Choi Doo-ho on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310. [46]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches18 wins5 losses
By knockout92
By submission21
By decision72
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win18–5 Jamall Emmers KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot March 30, 202414:43 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss17–5 Dan Ige Decision (unanimous) UFC 289 June 10, 202335:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win17–4 Austin Lingo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen March 25, 202324:11 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win16–4David OnamaDecision (majority) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz August 13, 202235:00 San Diego, California, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win15–4 Ľudovít Klein Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont October 16, 202132:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss14–4 Julian Erosa TKO (flying knee) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis February 20, 202110:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–3 Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris May 16, 202035:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss13–3 Herbert Burns KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos January 25, 202012:43 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Win13–2Viktor KolesnikDecision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 102 June 28, 201955:00 Astana, KazakhstanDefended the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship.
Win12–2Andrey LezhnevTKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 100 December 15, 201833:10 Atyrau, KazakhstanDefended the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship.
Win11–2Khamzat DalgievTKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 95 July 21, 201824:35 Nazran, RussiaWon the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship.
Win10–2Viktor KolesnikDecision (split) M-1 Challenge 85 November 10, 201735:00 Moscow, Russia
Win9–2Mikhail KorobkovKO (punch) M-1 Challenge 83 September 23, 201721:31 Kazan, Russia
Win8–2Solon StaleyDecision (unanimous)A&A Fight Time Promotions: November to RememberNovember 5, 201635:00 Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Win7–2Diego SaraivaTKO (punches)A&A Fight Time Promotions: A Night of ExplosionsMarch 12, 201614:47 Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Loss6–2Mark ChericoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiators of the Cage 19April 11, 201521:34 Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United StatesFor the vacant GOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win6–1Anthony JonesTKO (punches)State Line Promotions: BMF Invitational 6February 15, 201523:03 Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Win5–1Justin SteaveDecision (unanimous)Gladiators of the Cage 15January 24, 201535:00 Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
Win4–1Adam TownsendDecision (split)3FC 20: Collision CourseFebruary 1, 201455:00 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United StatesWon the vacant 3FC Featherweight Championship.
Win3–1Keith RichardsonKO (punch)XFC 26: Night of Champions 3October 18, 201314:43 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss2–1D'Juan OwensDecision (unanimous)XFC 22: Crossing the LineFebruary 22, 201335:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win2–0Chris WrightTKO (punches)XFC 20: High OctaneSeptember 28, 201223:56 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Win1–0Billy MullinsKO (punches)XFC 18: Music City MayhemJune 22, 201221:21 Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesFeatherweight debut.

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