Austin Lingo

Mixed martial arts career

Early career In his MMA debut at LFA 16, he defeated Charles Williams via unanimous decision. Lingo submitted Josh Foster in the first round via guillotine choke at Xtreme Knockout 39, before returning to Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he would spend the rest of his career on the regional scene. He would win his next 5 bouts under the banner; Omar Benjar via TKO in round one at LFA 33, Phil Gonzalez via unanimous decision at LFA 40, Aaron Webb via knock out in the first round at LFA 55, Angel Cruz via rear naked choke in the first round at LFA 62. In his final performance for the promotion, at LFA 73, Lingo faced Solo Hatley Jr., defeating him by knock out 25 seconds into the bout.

Ultimate Fighting Championship In his promotional debut, Lingo faced fellow newcomer Youssef Zalal on February 8, 2020, at UFC 247. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Lingo faced Jacob Kilburn on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1. He won the bout in convincing fashion via unanimous decision.

Lingo faced Luis Saldaña on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 29. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Lingo was scheduled to face Jonathan Pearce on February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 201. However, Lingo pulled out due to undisclosed reasons.

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Lingo was scheduled to face David Onama on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 39. However, Lingo pulled out during fight week.

As the first fight of his new multi-fight contract, Lingo was expected to face Ricardo Ramos in a featherweight bout on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. However, the bout was cancelled after Ramos weighed in at 154 pounds, eight pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit.

Lingo faced Nate Landwehr, replacing Alex Caceres, on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. Lingo lost the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the second round.

Lingo next face Melquizael Costa at UFC on ESPN 49 on July 15, 2023. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On December 12, 2023, it was announced that Lingo was no longer on the UFC roster.

Post-UFC Career

In his first fight since leaving the UFC, Lingo faced undefeated prospect Cameron Teague in the main event of Fury FC 95 on August 2, 2024. He would lose the fight via technical knockout in the second round.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Cam Teague TKO (knee and punches) Fury FC 95

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

Melquizael Costa Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Nate Landwehr Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Luis Saldaña Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jacob Kilburn Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Youssef Zalal Decision (unanimous) UFC 247

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Solo Hatley Jr. KO (punches) LFA 73

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Angel Luis Cruz Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 62

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Aaron Webb KO (punches) LFA 55

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Phil Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) LFA 40

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Omar Benjar TKO (punches) LFA 33

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Josh Foster Submission (guillotine choke) XKO 39

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Charles Williams Decision (unanimous) LFA 16

Dallas, Texas, United States