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Nate Landwehr

Featherweight Division

18-6-0 (W-L-D)

9

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

3

First Round Finishes

Nate Landwehr
  • Last fight

    Nate Landwehr
    Win
    Dooho Choi

    Landwehr vs Choi

    Dec. 7, 2024

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Info

Learn more about Nate Landwehr's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Clarksville, United States
Age
36
Height
69.00
Weight
145.50
Octagon Debut
Jan. 25, 2020
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Nine wins by KO, two by submission (anaconda, RNC)
     
  • Has won 12 of his last 16 and four of his last six
     
  • Three first round finishes
     
  • Owns 2016 win over UFC vet Diego Saraiva
     
  • Origin of nickname: “Because I’m a savage and I run through MFers.”

UFC 310 (12/7/24) Landwehr was stopped by Dooho Choi via strikes at 3:21 of the third round

UFC on ESPN (3/30/24) Landwehr knocked out Jamall Emmers at 4:43 of the first round 

UFC 289 (6/10/23) Landwehr lost a three round unanimous decision to Dan Ige 

UFC on ESPN (3/25/23) Landwehr submitted Austin Lingo via rear naked choke at 4:11 of the second round 

UFC on ESPN (8/13/22) Landwehr won a three round majority decision over David Onama

UFC Fight Night (10/16/21) Landwehr submitted Ludovit Klein via anaconda choke at 2:22 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (2/20/21) Landwehr was stopped by Julian Erosa via strikes at :56 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (5/16/20) Landwehr won a three round unanimous decision over Darren Elkins

UFC Fight Night (1/25/20) Landwehr was knocked out by Herbert Burns at 2:43 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2010, saw a UFC fight and thought I could smash those guys.

Training: AM - Practice strength and conditioning or boxing. PM - Team practice and active recovery in between.

What ranks and titles have you held? Ranked #1 in Central Asia, #5 in Russia, #1 in Kazakhstan. Former #1 Pound for Pound Southeastern Conference and Tennessee. 3X M-1 Global featherweight champ

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Worldwide notoriety and to be able to fight the best fighters.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to college on a track scholarship but dropped out to pursue fighting.

What was your job before you started fighting? Student, then painter while I trained. 

Favorite Striking technique: Punches and knees