MMA Match Preview: Nate Landwehr (18-6) vs. Morgan Charriere (20-11-1)

Two all-action featherweights collide in a potential “Fight of the Night” as Tennessee’s own Nate “The Train” Landwehr (18–6) battles France’s dynamic striker Morgan “The Last Pirate” Charriere (20–11–1) at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira, live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. With both fighters known for their aggression and durability, this matchup promises chaos, grit, and highlight-reel exchanges.

Fight Details

Event	Info
Date	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location	Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Time	Main Card ~9:00 PM ET
Broadcast	ESPN / ESPN+
Weight Class	Featherweight (145 lbs)
Rounds	3

Fighter Breakdown

🇺🇸 Nate Landwehr

Age: 37

Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 72″

Stance: Orthodox

Team: MMA Masters

Record: 18–6 (9 KO, 2 SUB)

Recent Form: KO win over Jamall Emmers; TKO loss to Doo Ho Choi

Strengths: Relentless pressure, volume striking, durability, clinch work

UFC Stats: 5.59 significant strikes/min, 74% takedown defense

Landwehr thrives in chaos. He’s a brawler with cardio, grit, and a crowd-pleasing style. Fighting in his home state, expect him to push the pace and absorb damage to dish out more.

🇫🇷 Morgan Charriere

Age: 29

Height/Reach: 5’8″ / 69″

Stance: Orthodox

Team: Atch Academy

Record: 20–11–1 (12 KO, 3 SUB)

Recent Form: KO win over Gabriel Miranda; UD loss to Nathaniel Wood

Strengths: Technical striking, footwork, takedown defense, fight IQ

UFC Stats: 3.46 significant strikes/min, 83% takedown defense

Charriere is a former Cage Warriors champion with crisp combinations and excellent composure. He’s less chaotic than Landwehr but more efficient and defensively sound.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Landwehr	Charriere
Strikes Landed/Min	5.59	3.46
Striking Accuracy	46%	49%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	5.77	4.15
Takedown Accuracy	41%	50%
Takedown Defense	74%	83%
Sub Attempts/15 Min	0.8	0.4

Key Storylines

Home Turf Advantage: Landwehr fights in Tennessee for the first time since 2016 and promises “violence”.

Style Clash: Landwehr’s pressure vs Charriere’s precision—who controls the tempo?

Durability vs Discipline: Landwehr absorbs more than he lands; Charriere is defensively sharp and opportunistic.

Ranking Implications: A win could push either fighter toward the top 15 in the stacked featherweight division.