Gian Villante is a 37 year old Male fighter from United States with a 17-14-0 pro MMA record. Villante most recently fought Chris Barnett at UFC 268 on Saturday November 6, 2021. Gian Villante lost to Chris Barnett by KO/TKO at 2:23 of Round 2 in the Heavyweight division.
Gian Villante has 17 wins with a 71% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 2 by submission, 5 by decision.
Gian Villante is currently on a 4 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17-13-0 | Chris Barnett |
KO/TKO
R2 2:23
|
UFC 268 | 2021-11-06 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-12-0 | Jake Collier |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-12-05 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-11-0 | Maurice Greene |
SUB
R3 3:44
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-06-27 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-10-0 | Michał Oleksiejczuk |
KO/TKO
R1 1:34
|
UFC on ESPN+ 3 | 2019-02-23 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-10-0 | Ed Herman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 138 | 2018-10-27 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-9-0 | Sam Alvey |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 131 | 2018-06-01 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-9-0 | Francimar Barroso |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 220 | 2018-01-20 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-8-0 | Patrick Cummins |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 25 | 2017-07-22 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-7-0 | Maurício Rua |
KO/TKO
R3 0:59
|
UFC Fight Night 106 | 2017-03-11 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-7-0 | Saparbeg Safarov |
KO/TKO
R2 2:54
|
UFC Fight Night 102 | 2016-12-09 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-6-0 | Ilir Latifi |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 196 | 2016-03-05 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-6-0 | Anthony Perosh |
KO/TKO
R1 2:56
|
UFC 193 | 2015-11-14 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-5-0 | Tom Lawlor |
KO/TKO
R2 0:27
|
UFC on FOX 16 | 2015-07-25 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-5-0 | Corey Anderson |
KO/TKO
R3 4:18
|
UFC on FOX 15 | 2015-04-18 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-5-0 | Sean O'Connell |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 43 | 2014-06-28 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 11-4-0 | Fábio Maldonado |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 38 | 2014-03-23 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-4-0 | Cody Donovan |
KO/TKO
R2 1:22
|
UFC 167 | 2013-11-16 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-3-0 | Ovince St. Preux |
DEC
R3 0:33
|
UFC 159 | 2013-04-27 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-3-0 | Derrick Mehmen |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce | 2012-05-19 | Light Heavyweight | SF |
| Win | 8-3-0 | Trevor Smith |
KO/TKO
R1 1:05
|
Strikeforce | 2012-01-07 | Light Heavyweight | SF |
| Win | 7-3-0 | Keith Berry |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce Challengers 18 | 2011-08-12 | Light Heavyweight | SF |
| Loss | 7-2-0 | Lorenz Larkin |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Strikeforce Challengers 16 | 2011-06-24 | Light Heavyweight | SF |
| Loss | 7-1-0 | Chad Griggs |
KO/TKO
R1 2:49
|
Strikeforce | 2011-02-12 | Heavyweight | SF |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Joseph Keneth Reyes |
KO/TKO
R1 1:03
|
Ring of Combat 33 | 2010-12-03 | Light Heavyweight | ROC |
| Loss | 6-0-0 | Demetrius Richards |
KO/TKO
R1 3:27
|
Ring of Combat 29 | 2010-04-16 | Light Heavyweight | ROC |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Mike Cook |
SUB
R1 0:40
|
Ring of Combat 28 | 2010-02-19 | Heavyweight | ROC |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Marcelo Donald Pereira |
KO/TKO
R1 3:59
|
Ring of Combat 27 | 2009-11-20 | Catchweight | ROC |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Rob Wince |
KO/TKO
R2 1:25
|
Ring of Combat 26 | 2009-09-11 | Heavyweight | ROC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Joe Abouata |
KO/TKO
R1 1:48
|
Ring of Combat 25 | 2009-06-12 | Heavyweight | ROC |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Paul White |
SUB
R1 1:46
|
Ring of Combat 24 | 2009-04-17 | Heavyweight | ROC |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Randy Durant |
KO/TKO
R1 0:35
|
Ring of Combat 23 | 2009-02-20 | Heavyweight | ROC |
Villante made his professional debut against Randy Durant on February 20, 2009, fighting on the main card of Ring of Combat 23.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Randy Durant who carried a 2-4-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Gian Villante beat Randy Durant by KO/TKO at 0:35 of Round 1.
Villante made his debut in the UFC against Ovince St. Preux on April 27, 2013, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen having compiled a 10-3-0 professional MMA record.
Gian Villante lost to Ovince St. Preux by Decision at 0:33 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Villante has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-11-0.
Villante defeated the previously unbeaten Saparbeg Safarov on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 102: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov. Saparbeg Safarov came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Villante was a -190 betting favorite going into the fight. Gian Villante beat Saparbeg Safarov by KO/TKO at 2:54 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Villante's last win came against Ed Herman at UFC Fight Night 138 on Saturday October 27, 2018. Gian Villante beat Ed Herman by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Villante is not currently booked for any fights.
Villante's last loss came against Chris Barnett at UFC 268 on Saturday November 6, 2021. Gian Villante lost to Chris Barnett by KO/TKO at 2:23 of Round 2.
Villante has fought 18 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 7-11-0.
Villante has knocked out 10 opponents.
Villante has submitted 2 opponents.
Villante has been knocked out 6 times.
Villante has been submitted 1 times.
