Nate Landwehr


Nathan Wade Landwehr 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. 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 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.
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 is scheduled to face Cub Swanson on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • *Performance of the Night
  • *Fight of the Night
  • M-1 Global
  • *M-1 Global Featherweight Championship
  • **Two successful title defenses
  • 3FC
  • *3FC Featherweight Championship

    Mixed martial arts record