Introduction
Nathan Wade 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.
Background
Landwehr was born and grew up in Tennessee and attended Rossview High School. He played football from the third grade until the end of high school. He also wrestled and ran track throughout the high school. After high school, Landwehr attended Highland Community College for two academic years, where he ran track with scholarship.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Landwehr racked up a record of 8–2 in 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.
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.
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.
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.
In his third defense, Landwehr faced Viktor Kolesnik on June 28, 2019, at M-1 Challenge 102. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
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. He lost the fight by knockout in the first round via a knee from the clinch.
Landwehr faced Darren Elkins on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Landwehr was scheduled to face Movsar Evloev on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori However, hours before the start, it was cancelled after Movsar tested positive for COVID-19.
Landwehr faced Julian Erosa on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Landwehr was scheduled to face Makwan Amirkhani on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 189. However, Landwehr was pulled from the event due to injury and was replaced by Kamuela Kirk.
Landwehr faced Ľudovít Klein on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont. He won the fight via a submission in round three. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Landwehr was scheduled to face Lerone Murphy on March 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus. However, Murphy withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons and he was replaced by David Onama. In turn, Landwehr had to pull out of the bout and the bout was scrapped.
Landwehr was scheduled to face Zubaira Tukhugov on August 6, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill. 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. Landwehr won the fight via majority decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Landwehr was scheduled to face Alex Cacereson March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. However, Caceres withdrew due to an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Austin Lingo. Landwehr won the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the second round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Landwehr faced Dan Ige on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Ľudovít Klein and Austin Lingo
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. David Onama
- M-1 Global
- M-1 Global Featherweight Championship (One time; former)
- Two successful title defenses
- M-1 Global Featherweight Championship (One time; former)
- Gladiators of the Cage
- GOTC Featherweight Championship (One time; former)
- 3FC
- 3FC Featherweight Championship (One time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
| 22 matches | 17 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 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. |