Lando Vannata: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

45%

633 landed · 1,419 attempted

Takedown accuracy

42%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2020-08-01 to 2026-04-04

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Darrius Flowers
Apr 4, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:52
Daniel Zellhuber
Apr 15, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Charles Jourdain
Apr 23, 2022
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 2:32
Mike Grundy
May 15, 2021
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Bobby Green
Aug 1, 2020
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Marc Diakiese
Sep 28, 2019
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Marcos Rosa
Feb 9, 2019
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 4:55
Drakkar Klose
Jul 7, 2018
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
David Teymur
Mar 4, 2017
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
John Makdessi
Dec 10, 2016
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:39
Tony Ferguson
Jul 13, 2016
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 2:22

Lando Vannata Bio

Lando Vannata is an American mixed martial artist known as “Groovy.” The UFC lists him in its lightweight division with a current status of “Not Fighting” as of September 20, 2026. Born March 14, 1992, in Neptune City, New Jersey, Vannata is 5 feet 9 inches tall with a 71-inch reach. He turned professional in 2012 and made his UFC debut on July 13, 2016, when he faced Tony Ferguson. His UFC profile also notes that he wrestled for one season at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga before leaving to pursue MMA training.

Vannata’s early UFC run drew attention for his willingness to engage elite opposition immediately, and his debut against Ferguson earned Fight of the Night recognition despite ending in defeat. He later earned a Performance of the Night bonus for a spinning-wheel-kick knockout of John Makdessi. Vannata has competed at both lightweight and featherweight in the UFC, though the promotion currently categorizes him as a lightweight. His listed martial-arts background includes a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, while his fighting approach has combined inventive kicking and striking with wrestling and submission grappling. His most recently listed UFC appearance was against Darrius Flowers on April 4, 2026.

Record: 12-8-2
Division: Lightweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 71"
Leg reach: 39.00
Gym / team: Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2012–2018)
Nationality: Neptune , United States
Birth date: Mar 14, 1992 (age 34)
Age: 34
Country: United States

Lando Vannata Questions & Answers

What division is Lando Vannata listed in?

The UFC lists Lando Vannata in the lightweight division and gives his status as “Not Fighting” on the athlete profile.

How tall is Lando Vannata?

Lando Vannata is listed at 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a 71-inch reach.

When was Lando Vannata born?

Lando Vannata was born on March 14, 1992, in Neptune City, New Jersey.

Did Lando Vannata wrestle in college?

Yes. The UFC profile says he wrestled for one season at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga before leaving college to pursue MMA training.

When did Lando Vannata make his UFC debut?

He made his UFC debut against Tony Ferguson on July 13, 2016, stepping in on short notice. The bout was recognized as an entertaining, competitive fight, although Ferguson won by submission.

What is Lando Vannata’s fighting style?

Vannata is listed as an MMA fighter with a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and a wrestling background. His style is associated with creative striking, inventive kicks and submission grappling.

Has Lando Vannata fought at featherweight?

Yes. Vannata competed at featherweight during his UFC career, including a move discussed by the promotion in 2021. His UFC profile currently lists him in the lightweight division.