About Lance Palmer

Lance Palmer (born February 7, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former collegiate wrestler, who currently competes in the featherweight division. A professional since 2011, he is most notable for competing in Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he was the 2018 and 2019 tournament champion. As a folkstyle wrestler, he was a four-time NCAA Division I All-American and four-time OHSAA state champion.

Palmer was an assistant wrestling coach at the Virginia Tech program.

Palmer’s high school career was documented in the movie "Pinned."

Palmer and his fiancée Jessie have a daughter, Maya (born 2021).