Nate Landwehr

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 high school.

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 166 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 8. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Landwehr was scheduled to face Movsar Evloev on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19. 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 185. 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 185. 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 195. 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 on ESPN 33. 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 40. However, Tukhugov withdraw due to experiencing difficulties securing a visa issues and was replaced by David Onama at UFC on ESPN 41 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 Caceres on 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.

Landwehr was scheduled to face Pat Sabatini on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54. However, Sabatini withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Jamall Emmers. Landwehr won the fight via knockout in round one. This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.

Landwehr was briefly scheduled to face Austin Hubbard on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307. However, Landwehr withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons.

Landwehr faced Choi Doo-ho on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310. He lost the fight by technical knockout via ground punches and elbows in the third round.

Landwehr faced Morgan Charrière on July 12, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 70. He lost the fight by knockout in the third round. This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.

Landwehr faced Cub Swanson on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327. He lost the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Landwehr is scheduled to face Mandel Nallo on October 17, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 291.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Three times) Two successful title defenses 3FC 3FC Featherweight Championship (One time; former)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Cub Swanson TKO (punches) UFC 327

Miami, Florida, United States --> Loss

Morgan Charrière KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Choi Doo-ho TKO (elbows) UFC 310

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jamall Emmers KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Dan Ige Decision (unanimous) UFC 289

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Austin Lingo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

David Onama Decision (majority) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz

San Diego, California, United States Win

Ľudovít Klein Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Julian Erosa TKO (flying knee) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Loss

Herbert Burns KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Win

Viktor Kolesnik Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 102

Astana, Kazakhstan Win

Andrey Lezhnev TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 100

Atyrau, Kazakhstan Win

Khamzat Dalgiev TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 95

Nazran, Russia Win

Viktor Kolesnik Decision (split) M-1 Challenge 85

Moscow, Russia Win

Mikhail Korobkov KO (punch) M-1 Challenge 83

Kazan, Russia Win

Solon Staley Decision (unanimous) A&A Fight Time Promotions: November to Remember

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States Win

Diego Saraiva TKO (punches) A&A Fight Time Promotions: A Night of Explosions

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Mark Cherico Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiators of the Cage 19

Cheswick, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Anthony Jones TKO (punches) State Line Promotions: BMF Invitational 6

Clarksville, Tennessee, United States Win

Justin Steave Decision (unanimous) Gladiators of the Cage 15

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Adam Townsend Decision (split) 3FC 20

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States Win

Keith Richardson KO (punch) XFC 26

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

D'Juan Owens Decision (unanimous) XFC 22

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Chris Wright TKO (punches) XFC 20

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Win

Billy Mullins KO (punches) XFC 18

Nashville, Tennessee, United States