All MMA fightersJosh Sampo
“The Gremlin”
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Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Gremlin |
| Date of birth | 24 Jul 1984 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas, United States |
| Lives in | St. Charles, Missouri, United States |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Team | St. Charles MMA |
| Height | 163 cm (5′4″) |
| Reach | 164 cm (65″) |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | since 2009 |
| Status | Active |
| Pro debut | 6 Nov 2009 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Dominic Mazzotta, 13 Apr 2018 |
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Titles and honours
- Former CFA Flyweight Champion (1 defence)
- Fight of the Night (x1)
Background
American flyweight from Las Vegas and former NAIA All-American wrestler at Lindenwood University who won the CFA Flyweight Championship before joining the UFC in 2013. He trained in St. Charles, Missouri.
Fight history
17 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Dominic Mazzotta | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Bellator 197 | 13 Apr 2018 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Loss | Justin Scoggins | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier | 23 May 2015 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Paddy Holohan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:06 | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao | 19 Jul 2014 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Loss | Zach Makovsky | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann | 22 Feb 2014 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Ryan Benoit | Submission (rear naked choke) | 2 | 4:31 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale | 30 Nov 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Catchweight (127.5 lb); Fight of the Night |
| Win | Sam Thao | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | CFA 12: Sampo vs. Thao | 12 Oct 2013 | Coral Gables, Florida, USA | Defended the CFA Flyweight Championship |
| Win | Alexis Vila | Submission (guillotine choke) | 5 | 2:26 | CFA 9: Night of Champions | 19 Jan 2013 | Coral Gables, Florida, USA | Won the inaugural CFA Flyweight Championship |
| Win | Antonio Banuelos | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Legacy FC 14 | 14 Sep 2012 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Carson Gainey | Submission (kimura) | 1 | 1:23 | Rumble Time Promotions: Clash of the Warriors | 27 Jul 2012 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Loss | Will Campuzano | KO (knee) | 3 | 1:18 | Rumble Time Promotions | 19 May 2012 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Win | Czar Sklavos | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Fight Me MMA | 13 Apr 2012 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Win | Gor Mnatsakanyan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFF: X | 5 Nov 2011 | Salina, Kansas, USA | |
| Win | Jeremy Freeman | Submission (triangle choke) | 1 | 3:12 | Wright Fights 4 | 16 Jul 2011 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Loss | Mike French | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Wright Fights 2 | 11 May 2011 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Win | Eric Acuna | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Fight Me MMA 1: The Battle Begins | 14 Aug 2010 | St. Charles, Missouri, USA | |
| Win | Jake Rosenbaum | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 3 | 0:57 | Hoosier FC 4: Showdown at the Steel Yard | 11 Jun 2010 | Gary, Indiana, USA | |
| Win | Josh Phillips | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 4:35 | Friday Night Fight Night | 6 Nov 2009 | Sedalia, Missouri, USA | Pro debut |