Josh Samman

JOSH SAMMAN

"Anqa"

3-260% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

14/03/1988 (38)

Birthplace

Des Moines

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

191 cm (6'3")

Biography

Josh Samman was an American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC's middleweight division and gained prominence as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 17. Beyond his fighting career, he was an author, journalist, and promoter who was known for his thoughtful contributions to the sport before his untimely death in 2016.

WIN BREAKDOWN

5 total fights · 67% KO rate

KO/TKO2 (67%)
Submission1 (33%)
Decision0 (0%)

Fight history (5)

Loss
vs Tim BoetschKO/TKO (Punches) (R2)UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker — 13/07/2016
Loss
vs Tamdan McCrorySubmission (Triangle Choke) (R3)UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 — 19/12/2015
Win
vs Caio MagalhaesSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R1)The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale — 12/07/2015
Win
vs Eddie GordonKO/TKO (Kick) (R2)UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II — 06/12/2014
Win
vs Kevin CaseyKO/TKO (Knee) (R2)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale — 13/04/2013

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