Best fights of Lando Vannata
Over 14 years as a professional, Lando Vannata has compiled a 12-8-2 (9) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lando Vannata draws with King Green
On October 7, 2017 Lando Vannata faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Vannata was 25 years old with a record of 9-2, and Green was 31 with a record of 23-8. Vannata was coming off a loss and Green was on a 3-fight losing streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Lando Vannata loses to King Green in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On August 1, 2020 Lando Vannata faced King Green in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Vannata was 28 years old with a record of 11-4-2, and Green was 33 with a record of 25-10-1. Both Vannata and Green were coming off a win. Vannata lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Green.
3. Lando Vannata KOs John Makdessi
On December 10, 2016 Lando Vannata faced John Makdessi in a lightweight bout. Vannata was 24 years old with a record of 8-1, and Makdessi was 31 with a record of 14-5. Vannata was coming off a loss, while Makdessi was coming off a win. Vannata stopped John Makdessi via KO in the 1st round.
4. Lando Vannata loses to Tony Ferguson via KO
On July 13, 2016 Lando Vannata faced Tony Ferguson in a lightweight bout. Vannata was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Ferguson was 32 with a record of 20-3. Vannata was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Ferguson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ferguson submitted Vannata via brabo choke in the 2nd round.
5. Lando Vannata defeats Yancy Medeiros
On February 15, 2020 Lando Vannata faced Yancy Medeiros in a lightweight bout. Vannata was 27 years old with a record of 10-4-2, and Medeiros was 32 with a record of 15-6. Vannata was coming off a loss and Medeiros was on a 2-fight losing streak. Vannata won via unanimous decision.
6. Lando Vannata defeats Mike Grundy
On May 15, 2021 Lando Vannata faced Mike Grundy in a featherweight bout. Vannata was 29 years old with a record of 11-5-2, and Grundy was 34 with a record of 12-2. Both Vannata and Grundy were coming off a loss. Vannata won via split decision.
7. Lando Vannata submits Marcos Rosa Mariano
On February 10, 2019 Lando Vannata faced Marcos Rosa Mariano in a lightweight bout. Vannata was 26 years old with a record of 9-3-2, and Mariano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vannata submitted Marcos Rosa Mariano via kimura in the 1st round.
8. Lando Vannata KOs Ramico Blackmon
On April 30, 2016 Lando Vannata fought Ramico Blackmon for the vacant TSE lightweight title. Vannata was 24 years old with a record of 7-0, and Blackmon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vannata was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Vannata stopped Ramico Blackmon via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Lando Vannata KOs Chad Curry
On November 6, 2015 Lando Vannata faced Chad Curry in a welterweight bout. Vannata was 23 years old with a record of 6-0, and Curry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vannata was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Vannata stopped Chad Curry via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Lando Vannata submits Santana-Sol Martinez
On December 6, 2014 Lando Vannata faced Santana-Sol Martinez in a welterweight bout. Vannata was 22 years old with a record of 5-0, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vannata was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Vannata submitted Santana-Sol Martinez via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.