Gian Villante

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 6 fights.

Record:	10-4-0
Summary:	Power and explosiveness

Fighter Info

From:	Levittown, New York USA
Fights Out Of:	Bellmore, New York USA
Age:	27
Height:	6' 3" ( 190 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )
College:	Hofstra University
Degree:	Physical Education

Media

Suplexes and eye pokes and refs, oh my! Russian Sambo expert Rustam Khabilov and Tennessee football vet Ovince Saint Preux both scored UFC 159 wins after bizarre injuries inside the Octagon.

Apr 27, 2013
UFC 159 event at the Prudential Center on April 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.

Apr 27, 2013
UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.

Apr 26, 2013
Hear from Bobby Green, Gian Villante, and Quinn Mulhern following their exciting wins at the Heavyweight Grand Prix Finals.

May 19, 2012

All Gian Villante Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

56% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

89% Standing

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

100

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Gian Villante	UFC 159 Live on Pay-Per View: Jones vs. Sonnen Apr 27, 2013	28	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Majority	Ways To Watch
Loss	Ovince Saint Preux	UFC 159 Live on Pay-Per View: Jones vs. Sonnen Apr 27, 2013	47	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Majority	Ways To Watch

Win	Gian Villante	Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012	68	0	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Derrick Mehmen	Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012	29	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Trevor Smith	Strikeforce - Rockhold vs. Jardine Jan 7, 2012	8	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Gian Villante	Strikeforce - Rockhold vs. Jardine Jan 7, 2012	18	1	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Gian Villante	Strikeforce Challengers 18 Aug 12, 2011	--	--	--	--	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Keith Berry	Strikeforce Challengers 18 Aug 12, 2011	--	--	--	--	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Lorenz Larkin	Strikeforce Challengers 16 Jun 24, 2011	50	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Gian Villante	Strikeforce Challengers 16 Jun 24, 2011	8	1	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Gian Villante	Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Silva Feb 12, 2011	12	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Chad Griggs	Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Silva Feb 12, 2011	25	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: Training always consists of two workouts (sometimes three) and will cover a mix of different focuses, depending on the day

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training roughly two years ago after I had been cut from a couple NFL football teams. I figured I would do a sport where I can control my wins and losses and not have a coach or management tell me I need to do something differently. I know what I put into this is what I will get out of it.

What ranks and titles have you held? I was the Ring of Combat Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Pat Tillman has always been a hero of mine. But I would also extend that to anyone who defends our country in any military branch.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I don't have to explain to someone who asks me who I fight for or what Strikeforce is; everyone knows what the UFC is and it's an honor.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Hofstra University on a full football scholarship and studied to become a Physical education teacher.

What was your job before you started fighting? Attempting to play professional football

Favorite grappling technique: sleep time

Favorite Striking technique: the KO

•   Pro since 2009

•   Six wins by knockout, two by submission

•   Training partner of middleweight contender Chris Weidman