Nate Landwehr (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.

Nate Landwehr
Born (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)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofClarksville, Tennessee United States
TeamSSF Submission Academy (2012–present)[4]
Wildside Fitness[5]
MMA Masters (2021–present)[6]
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

Background

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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.[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.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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

M-1 Global

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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

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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

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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

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
23 matches 18 wins 5 losses
By knockout 9 2
By submission 2 1
By decision 7 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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) GOTC MMA 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) GOTC MMA 15 January 24, 2015 3 5:00 Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 4–1 Adam Townsend Decision (split) 3FC 20 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 October 18, 2013 1 4:43 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Loss 2–1 D'Juan Owens Decision (unanimous) XFC 22 February 22, 2013 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 2–0 Chris Wright TKO (punches) XFC 20 September 28, 2012 2 3:56 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Win 1–0 Billy Mullins KO (punches) XFC 18 June 22, 2012 2 1:21 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Featherweight debut.

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See also

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References

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