Gian Villante

17-14-0

0Prospect

/Age 40/Orthodox/6' 3"/76″ reach/230 lbs

Win %

55%

SLpM

4.4

Str Acc

44%

Str Def

55%

TD Avg

0.5

TD Def

83%

Sub Avg

0.0

Finish

71%

At a Glance

4.4

SLpM

44%

Str Acc

0.5

TD Avg

71%

Finish %

55%

Str Def

Gian Villante is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a high-volume striker. With a record of 17-14-0, the fighter owns a 55% win rate across 31 pro contests, with a 71% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 83% takedown defense.

Career Arc

27 fightspeak +8 · current +3

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Prospect

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

4.38+0.96 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

5.47+2.29 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

0.45-1.07 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.00-0.40 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (5.47)Landed (4.38)

-1.09

Wins by Method

71%Finish

KO/TKO964%

Submission17%

Decision429%

17 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (17)

9 KO

1 SUB

4 DEC

3 OTH

Losses (14)

4 KO

1 SUB

6 DEC

3 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Sub

Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

10 of 27

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

2.2 rounds

Post-Loss Record

6-4

Fight History18 UFC + 9 pre-UFC

27 fights14W11L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Chris Barnett	UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2	Nov 6, 2021	KKO/TKO Kick	2	2:23
LOSS Method KO/TKO Kick Round 2 of 3 Time 2:23 Division Heavyweight UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2 2021-11-06 Compare fighters →
L	Jake Collier	UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori	Dec 5, 2020	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Maurice Greene	UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker	Jun 27, 2020	SSUB Arm Triangle	3	3:44
L	Michal Oleksiejczuk	UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos	Feb 23, 2019	KKO/TKO Punch	1	1:34
W	Ed Herman	UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith	Oct 27, 2018	DS-DEC	3	5:00
L	Sam Alvey	UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes	Jun 1, 2018	DS-DEC	3	5:00
W	Francimar Barroso	UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou	Jan 20, 2018	DS-DEC	3	5:00
L	Patrick Cummins	UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum	Jul 22, 2017	DS-DEC	3	5:00
L	Mauricio Rua	UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum	Mar 11, 2017	KKO/TKO Punch	3	0:59
W	Saparbeg Safarov	UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov	Dec 9, 2016	KKO/TKO Punches	2	2:54
L	Ilir Latifi	UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz	Mar 5, 2016	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Anthony Perosh	UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm	Nov 14, 2015	KKO/TKO Punch	1	2:56
L	Tom Lawlor	UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II	Jul 25, 2015	KKO/TKO Punch	2	0:27
W	Corey Anderson	UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold	Apr 18, 2015	KKO/TKO Punch	3	4:18
W	Sean O'Connell	UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt	Jun 28, 2014	DS-DEC	3	5:00
L	Fabio Maldonado	UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2	Mar 23, 2014	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Cody Donovan	UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks	Nov 16, 2013	KKO/TKO Punch	2	1:22
L	Ovince Saint Preux	UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen	Apr 27, 2013	DM-DEC	3	0:33
W	Unknown	StrikeforceStrikeforce	May 19, 2012	DDEC		Unanimous
?	Unknown		Jun 24, 2011	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Joseph Keneth Reyes	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 33	Dec 3, 2010	KTKO	1	1:03
?	Unknown	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 29	Apr 16, 2010	KTKO
W	Marcelo Donald Pereira	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 27	Nov 20, 2009	KTKO	1	3:59
W	Unknown	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 26	Sep 11, 2009	KTKO	2	1:25
W	Joe Abouata	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 25	Jun 12, 2009	KTKO	1	1:48
W	Paul White	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 24	Apr 17, 2009	SSUB	1	1:46
W	Randy Durant	Ring of CombatRing of Combat 23	Feb 20, 2009	KTKO	1	0:35