Josh Sampo
Clash Royale CLAN TAG#URR8PPP | Josh Sampo | |
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| Born | Joshua Sampo (1984-07-24) July 24, 1984 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Other names | The Gremlin |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 64.5 in (164 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | St. Charles, Missouri, United States |
| Team | St. Charles MMA Rodrigo Vaghi Jiu-Jitsu |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
| Wrestling | NAIA wrestling[4] |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| University | Lindenwood University |
| Notable school(s) | Pahranagat Valley High School |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Josh Sampo (born July 24, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in Ultimate Fighting Championship's flyweight division.
Contents
1 Mixed martial arts career
1.1 Early career
1.2 Legacy Fighting Championship
1.3 Championship Fighting Alliance
1.4 Ultimate Fighting Championship
1.5 Bellator MMA
2 Championships and accomplishments
2.1 Mixed martial arts
2.2 Amateur wrestling
3 Mixed martial arts record
3.1 Mixed martial arts amateur record
4 See also
5 References
6 External links
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Sampo started his professional career in 2009. He fought mainly for Missouri-based promotions as Fight Me MMA, Wright Fights and Rumble Time Promotions. He is now a seventh grade teacher at Hardin Middle School in St. Charles.
Legacy Fighting Championship
Sampo was expected to face Rafael de Freitas on September 14, 2012 at Legacy FC 14.[5] However, instead he faced Antonio Banuelos. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) .[6]
Championship Fighting Alliance
Sampo faced Olympic medallist and Bellator MMA veteran Alexis Vila on January 19, 2013 at CFA 9: Night of Champions for the inaugural flyweight title. Sampo defeated Vila via submission due to a guillotine choke in the fifth round and became the CFA flyweight champion.[7]
Sampo defended his title once against Sam Thao on October 12, 2013 at CFA 12: Sampo vs. Thao. He won via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) after five rounds.[8]
In November 2013, it was announced that Sampo had signed with the UFC.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sampo made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Ryan Benoit on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. Sampo won via submission due to a rear-naked choke and the performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors, but Sampo was not eligible for the bonus due to missing weight.[10][11]
Sampo faced Zach Makovsky on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170. Sampo had his first octagon defeat via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).[12]
Sampo faced promotional newcomer Paddy Holohan on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao. He lost via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.[13]
Sampo faced Justin Scoggins on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187.[14] Sampo lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15] Subsequently, he was released from the promotion.[16]
Bellator MMA
Sampo faced Dominic Mazzotta at Bellator 197 on April 13, 2018.[17] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
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Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
17 matches | 11 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 0 | 1 |
By submission | 6 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–6 | Dominic Mazzotta | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 197 | April 13, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 11–5 | Justin Scoggins | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 187 | May 23, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Paddy Holohan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao | July 19, 2014 | 1 | 3:06 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Loss | 11–3 | Zach Makovsky | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 170 | February 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Ryan Benoit | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale | November 30, 2013 | 2 | 4:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (127.5 lbs) bout; Sampo missed weight. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 10–2 | Sam Thao | Decision (unanimous) | CFA 12: Sampo vs. Thao | October 12, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Defended the CFA Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | Alexis Vila | Submission (guillotine choke) | CFA 9: Night of Champions | January 19, 2013 | 5 | 2:26 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | Won the inaugural CFA Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–2 | Antonio Banuelos | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 14 | September 14, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Carson Gainey | Submission (kimura) | Rumble Time Promotions: Clash of the Warriors | July 27, 2012 | 1 | 1:23 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Will Campuzano | KO (knee) | Rumble Time Promotions | May 19, 2012 | 3 | 1:18 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Czar Sklavos | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Me MMA | April 13, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Gor Mnatsakanyan | Decision (unanimous) | UFF: X | November 5, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Salina, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Jeremy Freeman | Submission (leg triangle) | Wright Fights 4 | July 16, 2011 | 1 | 3:12 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Mike French | Decision (unanimous) | Wright Fights 2 | May 11, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Eric Acuna | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Me MMA 1: The Battle Begins | August 14, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jake Rosenbaum | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Hoosier FC 4: Showdown at the Steel Yard | June 11, 2010 | 3 | 0:57 | Gary, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Josh Phillips | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Friday Night Fight Night | November 6, 2009 | 1 | 4:35 | Sedalia, Missouri, United States |
Mixed martial arts amateur record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–0 | Chris Butler | TKO (strikes) | Xtreme Fight League | May 9, 2009 | 1 | 1:17 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Albert Mendoza | Submission (strikes) | Cage Championships 16 | March 14, 2009 | 2 | 1:29 | Sullivan, Missouri, United States | Won CC amateur bantamweight title. |
| Win | 2–0 | Robert Peralez | N/A | Midwest Fight League: Battle at the Bluenote 6 | May 2, 2008 | N/A | N/A | Columbia, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jon Hollis | TKO | Midwest Fight Fest | March 22, 2008 | 1 | N/A | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
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See also
- List of current UFC fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
References
^ "Fight Card – UFC 187 Johnson vs. Cormier". UFC.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
^ "Josh Sampo's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ "Josh Sampo – Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ "2006 NAIA Wrestling All-Americans – NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics". NAIA.org. March 21, 2006. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
^ "Josh Sampo vs. Rafael de Freitas (Legacy FC 14)". Tapology.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Brian Knapp (September 14, 2012). "Modified triangle choke gives Jeff Rexroad interim Legacy FC welterweight crown". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Staff (January 21, 2013). "CFA 9 results: Luiz Buscape, Josh Sampo, Marcelo Alfaya and Sean Soriano win titles at 'Night of Champions' on 1/19/13". MMAmadman.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Jesse Denis (October 12, 2013). "Josh Sampo retains flyweight crown, Ashlee Evans-Smith stops Fallon Fox at CFA 12". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Matt Erickson (November 20, 2013). "UFC signs flyweights Ryan Benoit, Josh Sampo for fight at TUF 18 Finale in Las Vegas". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Ben Fowlkes (November 30, 2013). "TUF 18 Finale results: Joshua Sampo taps out fellow newcomer Ryan Benoit". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Staff (December 1, 2013). "TUF 18 Finale fighter bonuses: Ryan Benoit scores $100,000 in odd twist on fight of the night". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Ben Fowlkes (February 22, 2014). "UFC 170 results, photos: Zach Makovsky tops a game Josh Sampo via decision". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Steven Marocco (July 19, 2014). "UFC Fight Night 46 results: Dublin rejoices as Patrick Holohan upsets Josh Sampo". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ Sean Bio (2015-02-25). "Justin Scoggins vs. Josh Sampo set for UFC 187 in Las Vegas". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
^ Brent Brookhouse (2015-05-23). "UFC 187 results: Justin Scoggins outworks Josh Sampo for unanimous decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-23.
^ Anton Tabuena (2015-07-06). "Hatsu Hioki and Ryan Jimmo among 14 fighters released by the UFC". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-07-06.
^ Tristen Critchfield (March 7, 2018). "Former UFC Talent Josh Sampo to Meet Dominic Mazzotta at Bellator 197". sherdog.com.
^ ab "Josh Sampo's profile". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ "NAIA wrestling championship history" (PDF). NAIA.org. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ ab Dave Maxwell (December 6, 2013). "Former PVHS wrestler signs contract with UFC". LCcentral.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
^ "Pahranagat Valley wrestling". Nevadapreps.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
External links
"Josh Sampo". UFC.com.
Professional MMA record for Josh Sampo from Sherdog
