Personal Information
Full Name | Lina Länsberg |
Date of Birth | March 13, 1982 |
Age | 40 |
Nationality | Swedish |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
Nickname | Elbow Queen |
Lina Lansberg: A Brief Biography
Lina Lansberg is a professional mixed martial artist from Sweden who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is ranked #12 in the UFC's bantamweight division as of February 15, 2023.
Latest News Update for Lina Lansberg
Lansberg is scheduled to fight Mayra Bueno Silva on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield.
Lina Lansberg Facts
Birth Place | Karlstad, Sweden |
Star Sign | Pisces |
Net Worth (2023) | $200,000 |
Last Fight Earnings | $36,000 |
Age | 40 |
MMA Debut | 2012 |
MMA Record | 10-7 |
Achievements | SC Women's Bantamweight Champion |
Partner | Akira Corassani |
Children | Kleo |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Lina Länsberg began her combat sports career in Muay Thai at the age of 21, and went on to become a decorated athlete, winning two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the IFMA World Championships, as well as other championships in Sweden and Europe. She also holds a professional Muay Thai record of 37-11, with wins over notable fighters such as Valentina Shevchenko.
In December 2012, Länsberg made her professional MMA debut against Pannie Kianzad at Trophy MMA 1. She won her next six fights, including a TKO victory over Alexandra Buch to win the Women's Bantamweight title at Superior Challenge 12, and a unanimous decision win over Lucie Pudilová at Battle of Botnia 2015. These fights took place in various European promotions, including Cage Warriors.
Lina Lansberg’s Career in UFC
Lina Lansberg made her UFC debut against Cris Cyborg in 2016 and has since fought some of the toughest opponents in the division. Over the course of her career in the UFC, Länsberg has amassed a record of 4 wins and 6 losses, with notable victories over Gina Mazany, Tonya Evinger, and Macy Chiasson. Her most recent bout was a loss to Karol Rosa in October 2022, and she is scheduled to face Mayra Bueno Silva in February 2023 at UFC Fight Night 219.
Lina Lansberg Record
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
Loss | 10–7 | Karol Rosa | Decision (majority) | UFC 280 | October 22, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Loss | 10–6 | Pannie Kianzad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 | April 16, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Loss | 10–5 | Sara McMann | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos | January 25, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
Win | 10–4 | Macy Chiasson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier | September 28, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Win | 9–4 | Tonya Evinger | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith | June 1, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden |
Loss | 8–4 | Yana Kunitskaya | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 229 | October 6, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Win | 8–3 | Gina Mazany | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Till | May 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Liverpool, England |
Loss | 7–3 | Aspen Ladd | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till | October 21, 2017 | 2 | 2:33 | Gdańsk, Poland |
Win | 7–2 | Lucie Pudilová | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson | March 18, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England |
Loss | 6–2 | Cris Cyborg | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Länsberg | September 24, 2016 | 2 | 2:29 | Brasilia, Brazil |
Win | 6–1 | Maria Hougaard Djursaa | TKO (punches) | Odense Fight Night 5 | March 12, 2016 | 2 | 2:00 | Odense, Denmark |
Win | 5–1 | Lucie Pudilová | Decision (unanimous) | Battle of Botnia 2015 | November 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Umeå, Sweden |
Win | 4–1 | Alexandra Buch | TKO (punches and elbows) | Superior Challenge 12 | May 16, 2015 | 1 | 2:33 | Malmö, Sweden |
Win | 3–1 | Laura Howarth | TKO (retirement) | Cage Warriors FC 71 | August 22, 2014 | 1 | 5:00 | Amman, Jordan |
Win | 2–1 | Emma Delaney | TKO (punches and elbows) | Cage Warriors FC 66 | March 22, 2014 | 3 | 2:26 | Ballerup, Denmark |
Win | 1–1 | L.J. Adams | Decision (unanimous) | Heroes FC | March 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Halmstad, Sweden |
Loss | 0–1 | Pannie Kianzad | TKO (punches) | Trophy MMA 1 | December 12, 2012 | 3 | 4:44 | Malmö, Sweden |
FAQs on Lina Lansberg
What weight class does Lina Lansberg fight in?
Lina Lansberg fights in the UFC Women’s bantamweight division.
What is Lina Lansberg's record in the UFC?
Lina Lansberg had a professional MMA record of 10 wins and 7 losses, with 4 of those wins coming in the UFC.
How long has Lina Lansberg been fighting in the UFC?
Lina Lansberg made his UFC debut in 2006.
What is Lina Lansberg’s nickname?
Lina Lansberg has gained the nickname "Elbow Queen" due to her proficiency in using elbows as a striking weapon in both her Muay Thai and MMA fights.
Last Updated On February 16, 2023