Lando Vannata

"Groovy"

12-8-2★ 5bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0Kickboxing 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Darrius Flowers · TKO · Apr 4, 2026

12-8-2 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Darrius FlowersTKO · R2 0:52

UFCUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan·April 4, 2026

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Lando Vannata holds a professional MMA record of 12-8-2. Vannata has won 12 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Vannata lands 4.52 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 1.24 takedowns per 15 minutes. Vannata also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: April 4, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Mar 14, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Neptune, New Jersey

Career history

LOSS
vs Darrius Flowers
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan· Apr 4, 2026· Lightweight· 12-8-2 vs 13-8-1
TKO
R2 · 0:52
LOSS
vs Daniel Zellhuber
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Allen· Apr 15, 2023· Lightweight· 12-7-2 vs 13-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Charles Jourdain
UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Andrade· Apr 23, 2022· Featherweight· 12-6-2 vs 13-4-1
SUB
R1 · 2:32
WIN
vs Mike Grundy
UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler· May 15, 2021· Featherweight· 12-5-2 vs 12-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs King Green
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan· Aug 1, 2020· Lightweight· 11-5-2 vs 26-10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs Blachowicz· Feb 15, 2020· Lightweight· 11-4-2 vs 11-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Marc Diakiese
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Cannonier· Sep 28, 2019· Lightweight· 10-4-2 vs 14-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marcos Mariano
UFC 234: Adesanya vs Silva· Feb 10, 2019· Lightweight· 10-3-2 vs 6-5
SUB
R1 · 4:55
DRAW
vs Matt Frevola
UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Lightweight· 9-3-2 vs 6-1-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Drakkar Klose
UFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 7, 2018· Lightweight· 9-3-1 vs 9-1-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
DRAW
vs King Green
UFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Lightweight· 9-2-1 vs 23-8-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs David Teymur
UFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2· Mar 4, 2017· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs John Makdessi
UFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 10, 2016· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 14-6
TKO
R1 · 1:40
POTN
LOSS
vs Tony Ferguson
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 21-3
SUB
R2 · 2:22
FOTN
WIN
vs Ramico Blackmon×1Title bout · Title win #1
Rocky Mountain Rubicon 2· Apr 30, 2016· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 8-5
TKO
R1 · 2:06
WIN
vs Chad Curry
RFA 32: Blumer vs. Higo· Nov 6, 2015· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 7-1
TKO
R1 · 1:29
WIN
vs Santana Martinez
High Altitude Face Off 7· Dec 6, 2014· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 5-16
SUB
R1 · 1:11
WIN
vs Bruce Ries
Jackson's MMA Series 13· Aug 22, 2014· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 4-6
SUB
R2 · 1:00
WIN
vs Mitsuyoshi Nakai
Pancrase 255· Dec 8, 2013· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 4:13
WIN
vs JP Reese
XFC 25: Boiling Point· Sep 6, 2013· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 9-7
SD
WIN
vs Antonio Ramirez
Mexico Regional· May 29, 2013· 2-0 vs 2-2
SUB
WIN
vs Adrian Apodaca
New Mexico Regional· May 12, 2012· 1-0 vs 2-2
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Jackson's MMA Acoma

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power70

Kick power93

Punch speed95

Kick speed95

Accuracy87

Takedowns73

Ground striking51

Submissions92

Chin93

Body strength91

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 12-8-2 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.52per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.71per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.24per 15 min

36% success

Takedowns stuffed67%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 4-8-2 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.52per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.71per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.24per 15 min

36% success

Takedowns stuffed67%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Lando Vannata sits in the top 25.

UFC

#24 Strikes absorbed per minute, Lightweight5.04

Bonus résumé

Lando Vannata has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Lando Vannata earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1570▼15
Peak: 1729Dec 11, 2016
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Lando Vannata fight next?

Lando Vannata has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Lando Vannata's record?

Lando Vannata's professional MMA record is 12-8-2.

Who is Lando Vannata fighting next?

Lando Vannata's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Lando Vannata fight last?

Lando Vannata most recently fought Darrius Flowers at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan on Saturday, April 4, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Lando Vannata fight in?

Lando Vannata fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Lando Vannata have?

Lando Vannata has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Lando Vannata won?

Lando Vannata has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Lando Vannata?

Lando Vannata is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Lando Vannata weigh?

Lando Vannata weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Lando Vannata's reach?

Lando Vannata has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Lando Vannata?

Lando Vannata is 34 years old (born Mar 14, 1992).

Where is Lando Vannata from?

Lando Vannata is from the United States.

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