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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.
| Nate Landwehr | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nathan Wade Landwehr June 7, 1988 Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Other names | The Train[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Team | SSF Submission Academy (2012–present)[3] Wildside Fitness[4] MMA Masters (2021–present)[5] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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]
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 faced Choi Doo-ho on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.[46] He lost the fight by technical knockout via ground punches and elbows in the third round.[47]
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Ľudovít Klein, Austin Lingo and Jamall Emmers[37][26][43]
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. David Onama[33]
- M-1 Global
- M-1 Global Featherweight Championship (One time; former)[48]
- Two successful title defenses
- M-1 Global Featherweight Championship (One time; former)[48]
- 3FC
- 3FC Featherweight Championship (One time; former)
| 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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