Gian Villante
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Gian Villante holds a professional MMA record of 17-14-0. Gian Villante has won 17 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Gian Villante lands 4.59 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.37 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gian Villante also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: November 6, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.
Profile
- Height
- 6'3"191 cm
- Weight
- 230 lbs104 kg
- Reach
- 76"193 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1985-08-18
- Age
- 41
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Wantagh, New York, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2003Champion · State HS · youth · 215 lbs
- 2003All-American · Nhsca Senior Nationals · youth
- 20023rd Place · State HS · youth · 215 lbs
- Ring of Combat Heavyweight Champion · Ring of Combat
- Ring of Combat Light Heavyweight Champion · Ring of Combat
- Blue belt · BJJ
- Hofstra University · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2003-2007
Camp
- Serra-Longo Fight Team · Long Island, US
- Bellmore Kickboxing Academy · Bellmore, US
Coaches
- Ray Longo · Head coach
Training partners
- Chris Weidman
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Gian Villante sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Gian Villante has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Saparbeg Safarov · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs AbdurakhimovDec 9, 2016
- ★ FOTNvs Corey Anderson · UFC Fight Night: Machida vs RockholdApr 18, 2015
- ★ FOTNvs Sean O'Connell · UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs MarquardtJun 28, 2014
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Gian Villante earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2· Nov 6, 2021· Heavyweight· 17-14 vs 22-7TKOR2 · 2:23
- LOSSvs Jake CollierUFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Vettori· Dec 5, 2020· Heavyweight· 17-13 vs 12-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker· Jun 27, 2020· Heavyweight· 17-12 vs 9-4SUBR3 · 3:44
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 17-11 vs 13-2TKOR1 · 1:34
- WINvs Ed HermanUFCUFC Fight Night: Volkan vs Smith· Oct 27, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 17-10 vs 21-14SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Sam AlveyUFCUFC Fight Night: Rivera vs Moraes· Jun 1, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 16-10 vs 33-10SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 20, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 16-9 vs 19-7SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum· Jul 22, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 15-9 vs 10-4SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Mauricio RuaUFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 25-10TKOR3 · 0:59
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Abdurakhimov· Dec 9, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 8-1FOTNTKOR2 · 2:54
- LOSSvs Ilir LatifiUFCUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 12-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· Nov 15, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 14-6 vs 15-10TKOR1 · 2:56
- LOSSvs Tom LawlorUFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 13-6 vs 10-5TKOR2 · 0:27
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Rockhold· Apr 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 13-5 vs 5-1FOTNTKOR3 · 4:18
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 15-6FOTNSDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 21-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Cody DonovanUFCUFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 8-4TKOR2 · 1:22
- LOSSUFCUFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 13-5MDR3 · 0:33
- WINStrikeforceStrikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier· May 18, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 12-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Trevor SmithStrikeforceStrikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine· Jan 6, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 8-2TKOR1 · 1:05
- WINvs Keith BerryStrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 18· Aug 11, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 10-8UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSStrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 16· Jun 23, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 11-0UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Chad GriggsStrikeforceStrikeforce /M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Silva· Feb 12, 2011· Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 10-1TKOR1 · 2:49
- WINvs Joseph Keneth ReyesRing of Combat 33· Dec 3, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 1:03
- LOSSvs Demetrius RichardsRing of Combat 29· Apr 16, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 5-1-1TKO
- WINvs Mike CookRing of Combat 28· Feb 19, 2010· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 10-7SUBR1 · 0:40
- WINvs Marcelo Donald PereiraRing of Combat 27· Nov 20, 2009· Catchweight· 5-0 vs 6-2TKOR1 · 3:59
- WINvs Rob WinceRing of Combat 26· Sep 11, 2009· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 19-12TKOR2 · 1:25
- WINvs Joe AbouataRing of Combat 25· Jun 12, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 4-3TKOR1 · 1:48
- WINvs Paul WhiteRing of Combat 24· Apr 17, 2009· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-3SUBR1 · 1:46
- WINvs Randy DurantRing of Combat 23· Feb 20, 2009· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 2-5TKOR1 · 0:35
- DRAWRise Invitational 7· Jun 21, 2019· 0-0-1DEC
Official UFC Ranking
Gian Villante's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #12 Light Heavyweight
- First ranked
- May 25, 2015
- Times ranked
- 95
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1639▼16
- Peak
- 1742Apr 18, 2015
- Rated fights
- 31
Frequently asked questions
When does Gian Villante fight next?
Gian Villante has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Gian Villante's record?
Gian Villante's professional MMA record is 17-14-0.
Who is Gian Villante fighting next?
Gian Villante's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Gian Villante fight last?
Gian Villante most recently fought Chris Barnett at UFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2 on Saturday, November 6, 2021, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Gian Villante fight in?
Gian Villante fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Gian Villante have?
Gian Villante has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Gian Villante won?
Gian Villante has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Gian Villante?
Gian Villante is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.
How much does Gian Villante weigh?
Gian Villante weighs 230 lbs (104 kg).
What is Gian Villante's reach?
Gian Villante has a reach of 76" (193 cm).
How old is Gian Villante?
Gian Villante is 41 years old (born Aug 18, 1985).
Where is Gian Villante from?
Gian Villante is from United States.