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Gian Villante
Birth Name:Gianpiero Villante
Birth Date:18 August 1985
Birth Place:Wantagh, New York, U.S.
University:Hofstra University
School:MacArthur High School (Levittown, New York)
Weight Lb:261
Weight Class:Light heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach:76 in[1]
Fighting Out Of:Bellmore, New York, U.S.
Team:Bellmore Kickboxing Academy[2]
Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
Serra–Longo Fight Team[3]
Rank:Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4] under Matt Serra
Wrestling:NCAA Division I Wrestling[5]
Years Active:2009–2021
Mma Kowin:10
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Koloss:6
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:7
Sherdog:42802

Gianpiero Villante (born August 18, 1985) is a retired American[6] mixed martial artist who previously fought in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional from 2009 to 2021, he also has competed for Strikeforce.

Background

Villante attended MacArthur High School (Levittown, New York) and was part of the Class of 2003. During his junior year, he placed third in the New York State Wrestling Championships. He followed this up his senior year by winning the New York State Championship at the 215-pound weight class. Villante also earned all-American honors following a 5th-place finish in the 215 lbs weight class at the 2003 NHSCA senior national wrestling tournament.[7] Villante was equally accomplished in football, in which he received the 2002 Thorpe Award winner as the top football player in Nassau County, also the Bill Piner Award as the top linebacker in Nassau County and was named to the High School Heisman All-Star team. Villante drew interest from major Division I schools, such as Penn State and Michigan State. Villante chose to stay home and committed to Hofstra University.[8] Villante attended Hofstra University from 2003 to 2007 where he continued his highly successful football and wrestling careers.[9] Villante started his first game against Marshall University, as a true freshman, at middle linebacker. Gian kept his starting role the rest of his first year. The following season Villante was named a 2004 1st Team Defensive I-AA All-American by The Sports Network. He was regarded as a potential NFL linebacker prospect. The New York Giants, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, and Philadelphia Eagles all expressed interest in Villante.[10] [11] Villante wrestled for Hofstra where he became close with NCAA All-American wrestler and future UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman.

Mixed martial arts career

Ring of Combat

Villante made his MMA debut quickly after making the decision to begin MMA training. He defeated MMA veteran Randy Durant by quickly drawing a TKO due to a nasty cut. Villante then flew through his next few opponents, only once having it last through the first round. He quickly was the top Heavyweight contender in Ring of Combat. He got his shot and after defeating Strikeforce veteran Mike Cook for the vacant Ring of Combat Heavyweight title, Villante was touted as a legit MMA prospect.

Villante made his Light Heavyweight debut at Ring of Combat XXIX with aspirations on becoming a champion in two weight classes.[12] However Villante lost by TKO after breaking his elbow and moved back up to heavyweight. After an extended recovery from his wrist injury, Villante had a highlight reel KO win over Joseph Reyes.

Strikeforce

On January 11, 2011, it was announced that Villante had signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce. Villante was quickly thrown into a Heavyweight Grand Prix Reserve bout on short notice. His opponent would be Chad Griggs in one of three heavyweight grand prix reserve bouts at .[13] In which many people called the fight, the "Fight of the Night." He lost the fight via TKO in the first round on a referee stoppage.

Villante made the decision to drop back down to light heavyweight. In his next bout, Villante would take on undefeated prospect Lorenz Larkin on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry. After repeatedly taking down Larkin and easily taking the first round, Villante appeared to be suffering from his dramatic weight cutting. Villante began to tire and eventually Larkin went on to win a unanimous decision. Questions began to swirl as to whether or not Villante could effectively complete a Three Round Fight. He was also criticized for not sticking to a wrestling game plan.

In his next fight, Villante took on Keith Berry in the Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte preliminary card. Despite the crowd's jeers, and multiple stand ups, Gian continually took down Berry and went on to win the fight unanimously on the judges scorecards.

Villante's next fight was against Trevor Smith on the preliminary card of on January 7, 2012.[14] Gian quickly attacked Smith catching a leg strike four seconds in. After landing several clean punches and knees on the ground, both stood up. The two trade strikes for about thirty seconds, when Villante once again caught a Smith kick and took him down. Villante held onto the leg and began landing numerous unanswered right hands, prompting referee Kim Winslow to stop the fight at 1:05 of the first round.

Gian continued his win streak with a unanimous decision victory over Derrick Mehmen. This was part of the undercard seen on Showtime Extreme. Gian was credited by announcer Frank Shamrock for his improved standup and his endurance during the fight. Mehmen had visible bruising on his thighs from the multiple leg kicks landed by Villante.

Gian was scheduled to fight undefeated Guto Inocente on the main card. The entire card was canceled due to headliner Gilbert Melendez suffering an injury. Without the main event, Showtime canceled the entire event. Gian was featured in Newsday shortly after the announcement. The article featured Gian explaining how he was extremely upset about the cancellation, but focused more on how Gian was finally able to eat, after his grueling ordeal to make weight.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In January 2013, the Strikeforce organization was closed by its parent company Zuffa. A list of fighters scheduled to be brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship was released in mid-January and Villante was one of the fighters listed.[15]

For his UFC debut, Villante faced fellow promotional newcomer Ovince St. Preux on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159.[16] The fight ended in unusual fashion as St. Preux accidentally poked Villante in the right eye with his thumb and referee Kevin Mulhall immediately called an end to the fight after Villante indicated that he could not see. As a result of the injury, the fight went to the judges' scorecards and St. Preux won a majority technical decision (30–28, 30–29, and 29–29).[17]

Villante took a short notice bout, replacing Robert Drysdale against Cody Donovan on November 16, 2014, at UFC 167.[18] [19] He won the fight via TKO in the second round, earning his first official UFC victory.

For his third fight with the promotion, Villante faced Fábio Maldonado on March 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 38.[20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Villante was expected to face Anthony Perosh on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 43.[21] However, Perosh was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Sean O'Connell.[22] He won the fight via split decision.[23] Their performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[24]

Villante was expected to face Corey Anderson on December 6, 2014, at UFC 181.[25] However, Villante pulled out of the fight citing an injury. Anderson remained on the card against Justin Jones.[26]

The bout with Anderson eventually took place on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15.[27] Villante won the fight via TKO in the third round. The fight also earned him his second Fight of the Night bonus award.[28]

Villante faced Tom Lawlor on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16.[29] Despite controlling the first round with strikes, Villante lost the bout via knockout early in the second round.[30]

Villante faced Anthony Perosh on November 15, 2015, at UFC 193.[31] Villante won the fight via knockout in the first round.[32]

Villante next faced Ilir Latifi on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196.[33] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[34]

Villante was briefly linked to a bout with Marcos Rogério de Lima on November 12, 2016, at UFC 205.[35] However, Villante pulled out of the fight on September 21 citing a minor injury and the bout was scrapped.[36] In turn, Villante is expected to face Patrick Cummins the following month on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 102.[37] Subsequently, Cummins pulled out of the fight on December 2 citing a staph infection.[38] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Saparbek Safarov.[39] Villante won the fight via TKO in the second round.[40] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance.[41]

Villante faced Maurício Rua on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106.[42] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[43]

A rescheduled bout with Patrick Cummins eventually took place on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25.[44] Villante lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[45]

Villante faced Francimar Barroso on January 20, 2018, at UFC 220.[46] He won the fight via split decision .[47]

Villante fought Sam Alvey on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.[48] He lost the fight via split decision.[49]

Villante fought Ed Herman on October 27, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 138.[50] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[51]

Villante faced Michał Oleksiejczuk on February 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 145.[52] He lost the fight via TKO due to a body punch early in the first round.[53]

Villante was expected to face Mike Rodriguez on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.[54] However, on July 4, 2019, Villante pulled out of the event for an undisclosed reason and was replaced by John Allan.[55]

Villante faced Maurice Greene on June 27, 2020, at .[56] He lost the fight via an arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.[57]

Villante faced Jake Collier on December 5, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 19.[58] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[59]

Villante fought Chris Barnett on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268.[60] He lost the fight via TKO in round two after getting knocked down via a spinning wheel kick.[61] Villante announced his retirement after the fight, and planned to return to football as a coach.[62] [63]

Personal life

Villante is Italian American.[64] He and his long-time girlfriend Katie have a son, Gianluca, born December 2019 and a daughter, Joey, born October 2021.[65]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Football

Wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|17–14|Chris Barnett|TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)|UFC 268||align=center|2|align=center|2:23 |New York City, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center|17–13|Jake Collier|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|17–12|Maurice Greene|Submission (arm-triangle choke)|||align=center|3|align=center|3:44|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|17–11|Michał Oleksiejczuk|TKO (body punch)| ||align=center|1|align=center|1:34|Prague, Czech Republic||-|Win|align=center|17–10|Ed Herman| Decision (split) | ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada| |-|Loss|align=center|16–10|Sam Alvey|Decision (split) |||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Utica, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–9|Francimar Barroso|Decision (split)|UFC 220 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Boston, Massachusetts, United States||-|Loss|align=center|15–9|Patrick Cummins|Decision (split)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Uniondale, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center|15–8|Maurício Rua|TKO (punches)|||align=center|3|align=center|0:59|Fortaleza, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|15–7|Saparbek Safarov|TKO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|2:54|Albany, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center|14–7|Ilir Latifi|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 196||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win| align=center| 14–6 | Anthony Perosh| KO (punch)| UFC 193| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:56| Melbourne, Australia| |-| Loss| align=center| 13–6| Tom Lawlor| KO (punch)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:27| Chicago, Illinois, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 13–5| Corey Anderson| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 4:18| Newark, New Jersey, United States| ||-| Win| align=center| 12–5| Sean O'Connell| Decision (split) | | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Auckland, New Zealand| |-| Loss| align=center| 11–5| Fábio Maldonado| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Natal, Brazil| |-| Win| align=center| 11–4| Cody Donovan| TKO (punches)| UFC 167| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:22| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 10–4| Ovince Saint Preux| Technical Decision (majority)| UFC 159| | align=center| 3| align=center| 0:33| Newark, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 10–3| Derrick Mehmen| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| San Jose, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–3| Trevor Smith| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:05| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–3| Keith Berry| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Gurgel vs. Duarte| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 7–3| Lorenz Larkin| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kent, Washington, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 7–2| Chad Griggs| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:49| East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–1| Joseph Reyes| TKO (punches)| Ring of Combat 33| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:03| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 6–1| Demetrius Richards| TKO (arm injury)| Ring of Combat 29| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:27| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Mike Cook| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Ring of Combat 28| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:36| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Marcelo Pereira| KO (punch)| Ring of Combat 27| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:59| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Rob Wince| KO (head kick)| Ring of Combat 26| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:25| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Joe Abouata| TKO (punches)| Ring of Combat 25| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:48| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Paul White| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Ring of Combat 24| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:46| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Randy Durant| TKO (doctor stoppage)| Ring of Combat 23| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:35| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States| |-[67]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card – UFC Fight Night Dillashaw vs. Barao 2. UFC.com. July 26, 2015.
  2. Web site: Our Fighters. bellmorekickboxingacademy.com. April 19, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150601004413/http://www.bellmorekickboxingacademy.com/bellmore_kickboxing_mma_010.htm. June 1, 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: UFC on FOX 25 results: Gian Villante brutalizes Patrick Cummins' face, loses split decision. Andrew Pearson. mmamania.com. July 22, 2017.
  4. Web site: World MMA Light Heavyweight Scouting Report: #2 – Gian Villante. Bloody Elbow. Leland Roling. January 17, 2011.
  5. Web site: Hofstra Student-Athlete Biography Page . December 28, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110711104553/http://www.gohofstra.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22200&ATCLID=3716350%2F . July 11, 2011 . dead .
  6. Web site: Villante's career comes to an end at UFC 268 at MSG. 2021-11-07. Newsday. en.
  7. Web site: Senior All Americans – National High School Coaches Association. nhsca.com. April 19, 2018. April 19, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180419183240/http://www.nhsca.com/?page=SeniorAA. dead.
  8. Web site: Hofstra Student-Athlete Biography Page . December 28, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110711104553/http://www.gohofstra.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22200&ATCLID=3716350%2F . July 11, 2011 . dead .
  9. Web site: La Monica, Mark". Gettin' to know Gian Villante. Newsday. February 8, 2010. March 15, 2010.
  10. Web site: The Sports Network I-AA All-America List . December 28, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201737/http://www.ovcsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=6200&ATCLID=321880%2F . March 3, 2016 . dead .
  11. Web site: Gian Villante NFL Draft Prospect Page . March 16, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151125085246/http://www.kffl.com/player/19284/NFL/ . November 25, 2015 . dead .
  12. Web site: La Monica, Mark". LI's Gian Villante seeks a second title. Newsday. March 1, 2010. March 15, 2010.
  13. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Strikeforce-Signs-Villante-Announces-Heavyweight-Reserve-Bouts-29352 Strikeforce Signs Villante, Announces Heavyweight Reserve Bouts
  14. Web site: Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine . strikeforce.com . December 8, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120103171340/http://www.strikeforce.com/events/2012/01/strikeforce-rockhold-vs-jardine/ . January 3, 2012 .
  15. Web site: UFC Reveals List of Strikeforce Fighters Making Jump to Octagon . sherdog.com. January 16, 2013.
  16. Web site: Ovince St. Preux meets Gian Villante in battle of Strikeforce vets at UFC 159. mmajunkie.com. February 8, 2013.
  17. Web site: Ovince St. Preux pokes Gian Villante's eye, awarded win. mmajunkie.com. April 27, 2013.
  18. Web site: Gian Villante replaces Robert Drysdale, meets Cody Donovan at UFC 167. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. October 29, 2013. October 29, 2013.
  19. Web site: Gian Villante added to UFC 167 against Cody Donovan. Newsday. MARK LA MONICA. October 29, 2013.
  20. Web site: Fabio Maldonado says he's fighting Gian Villante at March UFC event in Brazil. bloodyelbow.com. Mookie Alexander. January 12, 2014. January 12, 2014. January 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140112232741/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/1/12/5300980/fabio-maldonado-vs-gian-villante-ufc-brazil-mma-news. dead.
  21. News: UFC Fight Night 43 in New Zealand adds Perosh-Villante . themmareport.com . Jason Floyd. April 2, 2014. April 24, 2014.
  22. News: Anthony Perosh out at UFC Fight Night 43, Gian Villante now meets Sean O'Connell . mmajunkie.com . Staff. May 1, 2014. May 13, 2014.
  23. News: UFC Fight Night 43 results: Gian Villante takes split call from Sean O'Connell . mmajunkie.com . Matt Erickson. June 2, 2014. June 28, 2014.
  24. News: UFC Fight Night 43 bonuses: Marquardt, Oliveira, Villante, O'Connell nab $50,000. mmajunkie.com . Matt Erickson. June 2, 2014. June 28, 2014.
  25. Web site: 'TUF 19' winner Corey Anderson meets Gian Villante at UFC 181. mmajunkie.com. Staff. September 1, 2014. September 16, 2014.
  26. Web site: Gian Villante out at UFC 181, promotion seeks replacement for Corey Anderson. mmajunkie.com. Staff. November 1, 2014. November 13, 2014.
  27. Web site: Corey Anderson meets Gian Villante at UFC on FOX 15 in New Jersey. mmajunkie.com. Staff. January 2, 2015. January 27, 2015.
  28. Web site: UFC on FOX 15 bonuses: Rockhold pockets $50,000 for submission win against Machida. bloodyelbow.com. Karim Kidan. April 1, 2015. April 18, 2015.
  29. Web site: Lawlor returns against Villante in July. UFC.com. Thomasi Gerbasi. May 1, 2015. May 1, 2015.
  30. Web site: UFC on FOX 16 results: Tom Lawlor drops Gian Villante with devastating right hand. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. July 2, 2015. July 25, 2015.
  31. News: Etihad Stadium official for UFC 193, a host of Australian fighters announced for lineup. fightnewsaustralia.com. Emma Shallands. August 20, 2015. August 20, 2015.
  32. News: UFC 193 results: Gian Villante scores quick knockout of Anthony Perosh. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. November 14, 2015. November 1, 2015.
  33. News: With 48-day turnaround, Ilir Latifi meets Gian Villante at UFC 196 in Vegas. mmajunkie.com. Dann Stupp. January 2, 2016. January 29, 2016.
  34. Web site: UFC 196 results: Ilir Latifi grinds out decision over Gian Villante. mmajunkie.com. Brent Brookhouse. March 5, 2016. March 5, 2016.
  35. Web site: Gian Villante vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima added to UFC 205. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. September 8, 2016. September 8, 2016.
  36. Web site: Gian Villante vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima off UFC 205. mmafighting.com. Ariel Helwani. September 2, 2016. September 21, 2016.
  37. Web site: Gian Villante vs. Patrick Cummins targeted for UFC Fight Night: Albany. mmafighting.com. Ariel Helwani. September 2, 2016. September 29, 2016.
  38. Web site: Patrick Cummins out of UFC Fight Night 102 card with staph infection. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. December 2, 2016. December 2, 2016.
  39. Web site: Saparbek Safarov set as injury replacement at UFC Fight Night 102 in Albany. mmajunkie.com. Staff. December 2, 2016. December 2, 2016.
  40. Web site: UFC Fight Night 102 results: Gian Villante tops Saparbek Safarov in back-and-forth brawl. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. December 9, 2016. December 9, 2016.
  41. Web site: UFC Fight Night 102 bonuses: Villante, Safarov, Ngannou, Meerschaert all pocket $50K. sherdog.com. Mike Sloan. December 9, 2016. December 9, 2016.
  42. Web site: 'Shogun' Rua vs. Gian Villante in the works for UFC Fight Night: Fortaleza. mmafighting.com. Ariel Helwani. January 5, 2017. January 5, 2017.
  43. Web site: UFC Fight Night 106 results: 'Shogun' Rua TKOs Gian Villante for first 3-fight streak in 10 years. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. March 1, 2017. March 11, 2017.
  44. News: Gian Villante to face Patrick Cummins in first UFC event at Nassau Coliseum. Newsday. Mark La Monica. April 1, 2017. April 19, 2017.
  45. News: UFC on FOX 25 results: Bloodied Patrick Cummins earns brutal split decision over Gian Villante. July 2, 2017. MMAjunkie. July 23, 2017. en-US.
  46. News: Villante looks to end losing streak at UFC 220. Newsday. January 21, 2018. en.
  47. News: Gian Villante looks to end losing streak vs. Francimar Barroso at UFC 220. Newsday. Mark La Monica. November 1, 2017. November 15, 2017.
  48. News: Gian Villante-Sam Alvey set for UFC Fight Night in Utica. Newsday. Mark La Monica. March 1, 2018. March 13, 2018.
  49. News: UFC Fight Night 131 results: Sam Alvey takes split call from Gian Villante. June 2, 2018. MMAjunkie. June 2, 2018. en-US.
  50. News: Canadian Cirkunov to fight at UFC Fight Night in Moncton. tsn.ca.com. Aaron Bronsteter. August 7, 2018. August 7, 2018.
  51. News: UFC Moncton results: Gian Villante edges Ed Herman via split decision. MMA Fighting. October 28, 2018.
  52. Web site: New Yorker Gian Villante meets Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC Prague. Dorff. Marcel. January 2, 2019. mmadna.nl. nl. January 21, 2019.
  53. Web site: UFC Prague results: Michal Oleksiejczuk body shot fells Gian Villante. February 2, 2019. MMAjunkie. en. February 25, 2019.
  54. Web site: "East Coast treat" between Gian Villante and Mike Rodriguez during UFC Sacramento. Marcel Dorff. mmadnanl.com. May 2, 2019. May 21, 2019. nl.
  55. Web site: Gian Villante out of UFC on ESPN+ 13; Mike Rodriguez now faces John Allan. July 4, 2019. MMA Junkie. en. July 5, 2019.
  56. Web site: Maurice Greene treft Gian Villante tijdens UFC evenement op 27 juni aanstaande. DNA. MMA. May 23, 2020. en-US. May 24, 2020.
  57. Web site: Fuentes. Jon. June 2, 2020. UFC on ESPN 12 Results: Maurice Greene Tops Gian Villante With Stunning Submission. June 28, 2020. Cageside Press. en-US.
  58. Web site: 2020-09-21. Gian Villante set to return vs. Jake Collier at UFC event on Dec. 5. 2020-09-22. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  59. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-12-05. UFC Vegas 16 Results: Jake Collier Tops Gian Villante in Decision Win. 2020-12-06. Cageside Press. en-US.
  60. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-09-24. Gian Villante vs. Chris Barnett toegevoegd aan UFC 268 in New York. 2021-09-24. MMA DNA. en-US.
  61. Web site: Evanoff. Josh. 2021-11-06. UFC 268 Results: Chris Barnett Knocks Out Gian Villante in Highlight Reel Fashion. 2021-11-07. Cageside Press. en-US.
  62. Web site: Sherdog.com. 18-Time Octagon Veteran Gian Villante Retires After UFC 268 Defeat. 2021-11-07. Sherdog.
  63. Web site: Newswire. MMA Fighting. 2021-11-04. Gian Villante to retire after UFC 268 bout with Chris Barnett. 2021-11-07. MMA Fighting. en.
  64. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/03/25/ufc-mma-new-york-gian-villante/ Schwartz: Long Island UFC Fighter Gian Villante Wants On MSG Card
  65. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6hYctDAoTX/ Gian Villante's instagram post
  66. Web site: MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for April: That grueling UFC on FOX 15 bout. May 3, 2015.
  67. Web site: Sherdog.com. Gian Villante MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. 2020-12-06. Sherdog.

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