SAM ADKINS

"The Experience"

4-357.1% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

26/04/1965 (61)

Birthplace

Houston

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

190.5 cm (6'3")

Biography

Sam Adkins, nicknamed 'The Experience,' is a retired American heavyweight mixed martial artist who competed in the early Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments. He is recognized for his durability and for facing legendary pioneers of the sport such as Don Frye and Tank Abbott.

WIN BREAKDOWN

7 total fights · 25% KO rate

KO/TKO1 (25%)
Submission0 (0%)
Decision3 (75%)

Fight history (7)

1 / 2
Loss
vs Tank AbbottSubmission (R1)UFC 11 — 20/09/1996
Loss
vs David AbbottSubmission (Forearm Choke) (R1)UFC 11 — 20/09/1996
Win
vs Felix MitchellDecision (unanimous)UFC 10 — 12/07/1996
Win
vs Dokonzhonosuke Mishima 0Decision - Unanimous (R2)UFC 10 — 12/07/1996
Win
vs Felix Lee MitchellDecision - Unanimous (R2)UFC 10 — 12/07/1996

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