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Josh Samman

MMA · Retired
12-4RECORD
7KO / TKO WINS
4SUBMISSION WINS
1DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameJoshua Kaleb Samman
NicknameNot added yet
Date of birth14 Mar 1988
Died5 Oct 2016
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceDes Moines, USA
Lives inNot added yet
DivisionMiddleweight
TeamMMA Masters
Height191 cm (6′3″)
Reach200 cm (79″)
StanceNot added yet
Years active2007–2016
StatusRetired
Pro debut28 Apr 2007
Last fightLoss vs Tim Boetsch, 13 Jul 2016

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Background

American middleweight born in Des Moines, Iowa, who fought in Florida before joining the UFC in 2013. He trained at MMA Masters and died in October 2016, aged 28.

Fight history

16 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossTim BoetschTKO (punches)23:49UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker13 Jul 2016Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA
LossTamdan McCrorySubmission (triangle choke)34:10UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 219 Dec 2015Orlando, Florida, USA
WinCaio MagalhaesSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:52The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale12 Jul 2015Las Vegas, Nevada, USAPerformance of the Night
WinEddie GordonKO (head kick)23:08UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II6 Dec 2014Las Vegas, Nevada, USAPerformance of the Night
WinKevin CaseyTKO (knees)22:17The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale13 Apr 2013Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinMikey GomezSubmission (punches)22:17XFC 1610 Feb 2012Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
LossDan CramerDecision (unanimous)35:00Bellator 4625 Jun 2011Hollywood, Florida, USA
WinJohn WalshTKO (punches)11:19Moon Management: Ubersmash 428 Aug 2010Tallahassee, Florida, USA
WinDavid BaggettSubmission (triangle choke)11:20Moon Management: Ubersmash 324 Apr 2010Tallahassee, Florida, USA
WinChris CopeKO (punches)10:56Moon Management: Ubersmash 223 Jan 2010Tallahassee, Florida, USA
WinColby McMahonTKO (punches)12:23Moon Management: Ubersmash 13 Oct 2009Tallahassee, Florida, USA
WinRyan HodgeSubmission (choke)22:41WWCF: Blood War29 Nov 2008Ormond Beach, Florida, USA
LossJohn WalshSubmission (arm-triangle choke)10:48ISCF: Unleashed28 Mar 2008North Carolina, USA
WinMichael ShoffnerTKO (punches)11:24Reality Combat Championship 2: The Second Encounter1 Mar 2008Jacksonville, Florida, USA
WinMichael AdamsTKO (punches)20:52ISCF: Winnersville Wars15 Sep 2007Valdosta, Georgia, USA
WinTravis MillerDecision (unanimous)35:00Reality Combat Championship 128 Apr 2007Jacksonville, Florida, USAPro debut