Josh Samman
“Anqa”
Professional record
Last 5: LLWWW
Profile
- Age
- 38 (born March 14, 1988)
- Born in
- Des Moines
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 185 lbs.
- Reach
- 79"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 3-2
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC3
- KO/TKO 2
- Submission 1
Losses in the UFC2
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 1
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 2.08 top 85%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 2.47
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 1.09 top 58%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.4
Next fight
About Josh Samman
Josh Samman "Anqa" is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Des Moines, United States on March 14, 1988. At 6' 3", Samman has a 79" reach, long for that height.
Samman has fought professionally since 2007, debuting with Reality Combat Championship. A 9-2 record outside the UFC came first. Samman made a UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale in April 2013 and beat Kevin Casey by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Samman is 3-2 across 5 fights.
A finisher on the feet, Samman has won 2 of 3 UFC fights by knockout. By the numbers, Samman is more accurate with significant strikes than 82% of middleweights.
After 20 months away, Samman returned at UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II in December 2014 and beat Eddie Gordon. Samman's record outside the UFC includes 4-0 in Moon Management and 1-1 in ISCF.
Samman's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker in July 2016, where Samman lost to Tim Boetsch.
UFC fight history
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L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R2 3:49
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker
Jul 13, 2016
17Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R3 4:10
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Dec 19, 2015
10Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:52
12Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 3:08
UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II
Dec 6, 2014
11Str 1TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Knee to Head In Clinch · R2 2:17
36Str 0TD 1KD
Full MMA career
Josh Samman is 12-4 across 16 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on April 28, 2007 (Reality Combat Championship). 11 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins12
- KO/TKO 7
- Submission 4
- Decision 1
Pro losses4
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 2
- Decision 1
- Finish rate
- 92% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 5
- Current streak
- 2 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 3-2 | 2013 |
| Moon Management | 4-0 | 2009 |
| ISCF | 1-1 | 2007 |
| Reality Combat Championship | 2-0 | 2007 |
| Bellator | 0-1 | 2011 |
| WWCF | 1-0 | 2008 |
| XFC | 1-0 | 2012 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Tim Boetsch | Jul 13, 2016 |
| L | Tamdan McCrory | Dec 19, 2015 |
| W | Caio Magalhães | Jul 12, 2015 |
| W | Eddie Gordon | Dec 6, 2014 |
| W | Kevin Casey | Apr 13, 2013 |
| W | Mikey Gomez | Feb 10, 2012 |
| L | Dan Cramer | Jun 25, 2011 |
| W | John Walsh | Aug 28, 2010 |
| W | David Baggett | Apr 24, 2010 |
| W | Chris Cope | Jan 23, 2010 |
| W | Colby McMahon | Oct 3, 2009 |
| W | Ryan Hodge | Nov 29, 2008 |
| L | John Walsh | Mar 28, 2008 |
| W | Michael Shoffner | Mar 1, 2008 |
| W | Michael Adams | Sep 15, 2007 |
| W | Travis Miller | Apr 28, 2007 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Josh Samman's record?
Josh Samman's professional MMA record is 12 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Josh Samman?
Josh Samman is 38 years old, born on March 14, 1988.
How tall is Josh Samman and what is their reach?
Josh Samman stands 6' 3" with a 79" reach.
Who did Josh Samman fight last?
Josh Samman lost to Tim Boetsch by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker on Jul 13, 2016.
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