CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville native and UFC featherweight Nate “The Train” Landwehr is coming off one of the biggest fights of his career.

Landwehr competed against David Onama in a featherweight bout on Aug. 13. The two went the distance and were awarded Fight of the Night honors after an all-out brawl.

Landwehr walked away with the victory, with a majority decision by the judges.

Clarksville Now sat down with Landwehr at American Pride Boxing to talk about that fight, what Clarksville means to him and what’s to come in his UFC career.

Catching up with The Train

Landwehr has trained at American Pride Boxing in Clarksville since 2019. During that time, he has been coached by Kelvin Garcia, who also owns the establishment. Landwehr works with Garcia every day that he’s in town.

“Nate helps build a culture in the gym,” said Garcia. “He has a lot of wisdom when it comes to things like nutrition, fight game and mindset. Nate is someone the kids at our facilities look up to as well.”

As Landwehr continues his training process, it’s still uncertain when and who he’ll fight next. However, the fighter hopes to return to the octagon this December.

Landwehr expects the UFC to throw a talented fighter his way, because his fight with Onama put his division, UFC fans and ownership on notice.

“Leading up to my last fight with David, I was telling everyone that I’ve been putting on great fights for years now,” said Landwehr. “I just needed a good fight that everyone would notice in America, and I delivered.”

Landwehr delivered in a huge way during fight night in San Diego last month. The world of the UFC was blown away, including former heavyweight champion Kamaru Usman.

Message to Clarksville

Landwehr said it’s an honor to represent Clarksville in the UFC and something he takes seriously in his everyday life.

“I’m always prepared to fight and entertain,” said Landwehr. “Expect to see blood, sweat and a good fight until the finish when I’m in the octagon. I’m a fighter until the day I die, and I’ve been putting on good fights since my days at the Wilma Rudolph (Event) Center. All of my fans know I’m a bad man, and the rest of the world is finally catching on. I’m a fighter because it’s my job, passion, my calling and I told people I was going to get it done.”

Landwehr credited his mindset as his greatest strength and the reason for where his career is today. With a smile on his face, he said his mindset is his greatest weapon and could be his downfall.

Landwehr’s expectations for the rest of his career are based on building his career earnings. The featherweight said he doesn’t need all the money in the world, but enough to provide for his family for the rest of his life.