Sam Patterson

MMA Record: 14-2-1
UFC Record: 4-1-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Sam Patterson - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Sam Patterson has 4 wins in the UFC. Sam Patterson lands an average of 3.89 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.39 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Sam Patterson, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 14 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw throughout his career. Competing primarily in the welterweight division with a weight of 170 lbs., Patterson stands tall at 6' 3' with a reach of 78'. In terms of fighting style, Patterson demonstrates an average of 3.89 significant strikes per minute and maintains a striking accuracy of 43%. He absorbs an average of 3.93 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense of 49%. Additionally, he averages 1.39 takedowns every 15 minutes with a perfect takedown accuracy rate of 100%. Patterson also attempts an average of 2.8 submissions every 15 minutes during his UFC career. Notable victories in Patterson's career include defeating Trey Waters, who held an ELO rating of 1033. In recent fights, he faced Yanal Ashmouz on March 18, 2023, resulting in a loss via KO/TKO punches. However, Patterson bounced back with a win against Yohan Lainesse on January 20, 2024, through a rear naked choke submission. He continued his winning streak by defeating Kiefer Crosbie via arm triangle choke on July 27, 2024, and Danny Barlow with a KO/TKO punch on March 1, 2025. Patterson's most recent victory was against Trey Waters on September 6, 2025, once again via KO/TKO punches.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1033

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 3'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
78'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Apr 30 1996
Age
29
Peak ELO
1065
ELO Rank
321 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
45-15-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
983.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
978.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.89
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
43%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.93
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
49%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.39
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
100%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
2.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Sam Patterson Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-09-06 UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho Trey Waters KO/TKO Punches 1 3:01 Win
2025-03-01 UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev Danny Barlow KO/TKO Punch 1 3:10 Win
2024-07-27 UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 Kiefer Crosbie SUB Arm Triangle 1 2:50 Win
2024-01-20 UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis Yohan Lainesse SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:03 Win
2023-03-18 UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 Yanal Ashmouz KO/TKO Punches 1 1:15 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Sam Patterson ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2025-09-06 Trey Waters 1033 Win +20 1065
4 2025-03-01 Danny Barlow 1021 Win +21 1045
3 2024-07-27 Kiefer Crosbie 984 Win +20 1024
2 2024-01-20 Yohan Lainesse 970 Win +20 1004
1 2023-03-18 Yanal Ashmouz 1000 Loss -16 984

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