American mixed martial arts fighter
Nathan Wade Landwehr [ 7] (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 .
Background
Landwehr was born and grew up in Tennessee and attended Rossview High School .[ 5] He played football from the third grade until the end of high school.[ 8] He also wrestled and ran track throughout high school.[ 8] After high school, Landwehr attended Highland Community College for two academic years, where he ran track with scholarship.[ 5]
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.[ 9]
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.[ 10]
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.[ 11]
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.[ 12]
In his third defense, Landwehr faced Viktor Kolesnik on June 28, 2019, at M-1 Challenge 102 . He won the fight via unanimous decision.[ 13]
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.[ 14] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round via a knee from the clinch.[ 15]
Landwehr faced Darren Elkins on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris .[ 16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[ 17]
Landwehr was scheduled to face Movsar Evloev on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori [ 18] However, hours before the start, it was cancelled after Movsar tested positive for COVID-19.[ 19]
Landwehr faced Julian Erosa on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis .[ 20] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[ 21]
Landwehr was scheduled to face Makwan Amirkhani on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 189 .[ 22] However, Landwehr was pulled from the event due to injury and was replaced by Kamuela Kirk.[ 23] [ 24]
Landwehr faced Ľudovít Klein on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont .[ 25] He won the fight via a submission in round three.[ 26] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 27]
Landwehr was scheduled to face Lerone Murphy on March 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus .[ 28] However, Murphy withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by David Onama.[ 29] In turn, Landwehr had to pull out of the bout and the bout was scrapped.[ 30]
Landwehr was scheduled to face Zubaira Tukhugov on August 6, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill .[ 31] 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.[ 32] Landwehr won the fight via majority decision.[ 33] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[ 34]
Landwehr was scheduled to face Alex Caceres on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43 .[ 35] However, Caceres withdrew due to an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Austin Lingo .[ 36] Landwehr won the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the second round.[ 37] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 38]
Landwehr faced Dan Ige on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289 .[ 39] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[ 40]
Landwehr was scheduled to face Pat Sabatini on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54 .[ 41] However, Sabatini withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jamall Emmers .[ 42] Landwehr won the fight via knockout in round one.[ 43] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[ 44]
Landwehr was briefly scheduled to face Austin Hubbard on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307 .[ 45] However, Landwehr withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons.[ 46]
Landwehr faced Choi Doo-ho on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310 .[ 47] He lost the fight by technical knockout via ground punches and elbows in the third round.[ 48]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
24 matches
18 wins
6 losses
By knockout
9
3
By submission
2
1
By decision
7
2
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
18–6
Choi Doo-ho
TKO (elbows)
UFC 310
December 7, 2024
3
3:21
Las Vegas , Nevada , United States
Win
18–5
Jamall Emmers
KO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
March 30, 2024
1
4:43
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Performance of the Night.
Loss
17–5
Dan Ige
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 289
June 10, 2023
3
5:00
Vancouver, British Columbia , Canada
Win
17–4
Austin Lingo
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen
March 25, 2023
2
4:11
San Antonio, Texas , United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
16–4
David Onama
Decision (majority)
UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz
August 13, 2022
3
5:00
San Diego, California , United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
15–4
Ľudovít Klein
Submission (anaconda choke)
UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont
October 16, 2021
3
2:22
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Performance of the Night.
Loss
14–4
Julian Erosa
TKO (flying knee)
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis
February 20, 2021
1
0:56
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
14–3
Darren Elkins
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris
May 16, 2020
3
5:00
Jacksonville, Florida , United States
Loss
13–3
Herbert Burns
KO (knee)
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos
January 25, 2020
1
2:43
Raleigh, North Carolina , United States
Win
13–2
Viktor Kolesnik
Decision (unanimous)
M-1 Challenge 102
June 28, 2019
5
5:00
Astana , Kazakhstan
Defended the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship .
Win
12–2
Andrey Lezhnev
TKO (punches)
M-1 Challenge 100
December 15, 2018
3
3:10
Atyrau , Kazakhstan
Defended the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship .
Win
11–2
Khamzat Dalgiev
TKO (punches)
M-1 Challenge 95
July 21, 2018
2
4:35
Nazran , Russia
Won the M-1 Global Featherweight Championship .
Win
10–2
Viktor Kolesnik
Decision (split)
M-1 Challenge 85
November 10, 2017
3
5:00
Moscow , Russia
Win
9–2
Mikhail Korobkov
KO (punch)
M-1 Challenge 83
September 23, 2017
2
1:31
Kazan , Russia
Win
8–2
Solon Staley
Decision (unanimous)
A&A Fight Time Promotions: November to Remember
November 5, 2016
3
5:00
Clarksville, Tennessee , United States
Win
7–2
Diego Saraiva
TKO (punches)
A&A Fight Time Promotions: A Night of Explosions
March 12, 2016
1
4:47
Clarksville, Tennessee , United States
Loss
6–2
Mark Cherico
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Gladiators of the Cage 19
April 11, 2015
2
1:34
Cheswick, Pennsylvania , United States
For the vacant GOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win
6–1
Anthony Jones
TKO (punches)
State Line Promotions: BMF Invitational 6
February 15, 2015
2
3:03
Clarksville, Tennessee , United States
Win
5–1
Justin Steave
Decision (unanimous)
Gladiators of the Cage 15
January 24, 2015
3
5:00
Williamsport, Pennsylvania , United States
Win
4–1
Adam Townsend
Decision (split)
3FC 20: Collision Course
February 1, 2014
5
5:00
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee , United States
Won the vacant 3FC Featherweight Championship.
Win
3–1
Keith Richardson
KO (punch)
XFC 26: Night of Champions 3
October 18, 2013
1
4:43
Nashville, Tennessee , United States
Loss
2–1
D'Juan Owens
Decision (unanimous)
XFC 22: Crossing the Line
February 22, 2013
3
5:00
Charlotte, North Carolina , United States
Win
2–0
Chris Wright
TKO (punches)
XFC 20: High Octane
September 28, 2012
2
3:56
Knoxville, Tennessee , United States
Win
1–0
Billy Mullins
KO (punches)
XFC 18: Music City Mayhem
June 22, 2012
2
1:21
Nashville, Tennessee , United States
Featherweight debut.
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See also
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