UFC"The Lone Wolf"Landon Quiñones Record: 7-3-1
LightweightRecord7-3-1
Age29
DivisionLightweight
Combat Edge Elo1609
Last fightFeb 3 2024
Landon Quiñones has a 7-3-1 professional record and is 29 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Kill Cliff FC. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Landon Quiñones bio
Personal background
Landon "The Lone Wolf" Quiñones is an American lightweight who competed in the UFC's 155-pound division with a professional record of 7–3–1. Born on November 21, 1996, in Sunrise, Florida, Quiñones came to the sport later than most, picking up training around age 17 after being drawn in by the cult appeal of Nick Diaz and the Stockton fighting style. He was never a decorated amateur – he has been candid about an unglamorous early record – but a stubborn, do-it-yourself mentality carried him from afterthought to UFC-caliber prospect. A 5'9" southpaw with a 70-inch reach, he fights out of Kill Cliff FC in Florida (the elite gym formerly known as Sanford MMA), training under respected striking coach Henri Hooft.
Path to the UFC
Quiñones made his professional debut in 2017, beginning his career with a draw before finding his footing. He spent the bulk of his developmental years under the Titan FC banner, where he eventually captured the promotion's lightweight championship and built a reputation as a knockout artist. His most instructive early test came in April 2019, when he dropped a razor-thin split decision to future UFC fighter Muhammad Naimov – a loss that did little to slow a run of finishes that put him on the national radar.
The Ultimate Fighter and the Octagon
Quiñones' national breakthrough came on The Ultimate Fighter 31, the Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler season, where he competed for a UFC contract. His tournament run ended in a first-round triangle-choke submission against veteran Jason Knight in an exhibition bout, but the exposure helped earn him a spot on the official roster. The promotional debut proper came in September 2023 at UFC 293, where he was out-pointed across three rounds by experienced lightweight Nasrat Haqparast in a unanimous-decision loss. He returned in February 2024 and again came up short on the cards, dropping a unanimous decision to unbeaten prospect MarQuel Mederos – a frustrating run for a fighter whose regional success had been built on stoppages.
Fighting style
Quiñones is a power-punching southpaw whose finishing résumé sets him apart: five of his seven wins have come by knockout, giving him an explosive ceiling and a finish rate around 86 percent. On the regional scene that knockout threat made him a problem for anyone willing to trade, and his lone submission win shows the grappling base is there as well. The wrinkle that has defined his UFC stretch is the contrast between that highlight-reel finishing power and a string of three straight decision losses at the top level, where more polished opponents were able to neutralize his offense and take him into the later rounds.
Career highlights
- Titan FC lightweight champion — captured a regional title and built a knockout-heavy résumé that earned him national attention.
- The Ultimate Fighter 31 cast member — competed on the Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler season, his platform onto the UFC roster.
- Knockout finisher — closed out five of his seven professional wins by knockout, the calling card of his "Lone Wolf" persona.
Career snapshot
Landon Quiñones career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1609Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1644 Elo after defeating Yemi Oduwole (2022-11-18)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Recent Elo history
LossMarQuel Mederos2024-02-04 | Decision - Unanimous-15LossNasrat Haqparast2023-09-10 | Decision - Unanimous-21WinYemi Oduwole2022-11-18 | Punches+21WinReynaldo Acevedo2022-04-10 | KO/TKO+21WinGeralbert Castillo2020-06-26 | Decision (Unanimous)+18Landon Quiñones quick answers
What is Landon Quiñones's record?
Landon Quiñones's professional MMA record is 7-3-1.
How old is Landon Quiñones?
Landon Quiñones is 29 years old.
What weight class is Landon Quiñones?
Landon Quiñones fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Landon Quiñones?
Landon Quiñones is 5'9" tall with a 70" reach.
How much does Landon Quiñones weigh?
Landon Quiñones competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Landon Quiñones's Combat Edge Elo?
Landon Quiñones's Combat Edge Elo is 1609, with a peak Elo of 1644.
How strong is Landon Quiñones's recent opposition?
Landon Quiñones's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1542 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Landon Quiñones's last fight?
Landon Quiñones's latest tracked pro fight was against MarQuel Mederos at UFC Fight Night on Feb 3 2024.
What is Landon Quiñones's recent form?
Landon Quiñones's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Landon Quiñones usually win?
Landon Quiñones's 7 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 86% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Landon Quiñones stats
Record : 7 / 3 / 1Significant strikes landed per minute
6.77Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
40%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
7.70Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
56%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.50Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
33%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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