Middleweight· Not Fighting

Josh Samman

“Anqa”· Orlando, United States

Pro record

13-4-0

Model Elo

1536

#737 of 1994

Age: 35
Height: 6'2"
Reach: 79"
Stance: Orthodox
Team: United States
Born: Orlando, United States
UFC debut: Apr 14, 2013

Profile

Josh Samman is 3–2 in the UFC since 2013. 3 of those 3 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Currently on a 2-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Tim Boetsch by KO/TKO (Jul 12, 2016).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 3–2; since 2013
Finish rate: 100%; 3 of 3 wins
1st-round finishes: 1
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 3
Current streak: L2; losses in a row
Octagon time: 41:16; avg 8:15 per fight
Opposition: 1536; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

Caio Magalhaes
submission, R1 · The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale · Jul 11, 2015
1601opp. Elo
Eddie Gordon
KO/TKO, R2 · UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II · Dec 5, 2014
1560opp. Elo
Kevin Casey
KO/TKO, R2 · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale · Apr 12, 2013
1500opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.08

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min2.47

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy53%

UFC avg 45% · better than average

Striking defense35%

UFC avg 52% · below average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.73

UFC avg 0.43 · better than average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min1.09

UFC avg 1.52 · below average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense33%

UFC avg 52% · below average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.36

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 40%Body 41%Legs 20%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 42%Clinch 42%Ground 16%

Average fight time: 8:15

Fight history (5)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
L	Tim BoetschRecord after: 3-2	KO/TKORound 2 · 3:49	UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. LinekerJul 12, 2016
L	Tamdan McCroryRecord after: 3-1	submissionRound 3 · 4:10	UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2Dec 18, 2015
W	Caio MagalhaesRecord after: 3-0	submissionRound 1 · 2:52	The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians FinaleJul 11, 2015
W	Eddie GordonRecord after: 2-0	KO/TKORound 2 · 3:08	UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler IIDec 5, 2014
W	Kevin CaseyRecord after: 1-0	KO/TKORound 2 · 2:17	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen FinaleApr 12, 2013