Josh Samman

"Anqa"

MMA Record: 13-4-0
UFC Record: 3-2-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Josh Samman "Anqa" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Josh Samman has 3 wins in the UFC. Josh Samman lands an average of 2.08 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.09 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Josh Samman, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 13-4-0, primarily in the UFC's middleweight division at 185 lbs. Standing tall at 6' 3', with a reach of 79", he demonstrated a dominant orthodox stance in the octagon. In terms of performance statistics, Samman averaged 2.08 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, showcasing a striking accuracy of 52%. However, he absorbed an average of 2.47 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 34%. He also demonstrated the ability to execute takedowns at a rate of 1.09 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 33%, and attempted an average of 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes. Throughout his career, Samman achieved notable victories, including a submission win against Caio Magalhaes, who held an ELO rating of 1062 at the time. His biggest victory came in the form of a rear naked choke, securing him the win on July 12, 2015. In his most recent five fights, Samman demonstrated a mix of striking and submission skills. He won against Kevin Casey via KO/TKO knee in April 2013, Eddie Gordon via KO/TKO kick in December 2014, and Caio Magalhaes via rear naked choke in July 2015. However, he suffered losses to Tamdan McCrory via submission (triangle choke) in December 2015 and Tim Boetsch via KO/TKO punches in July 2016, marking the end of his UFC career as of that date.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1062

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 3'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
79'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Mar 14 1988
Age
37
Peak ELO
1064
ELO Rank
646 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
62-30-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1010.6
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1002.3

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.08
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
52%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.47
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
34%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.09
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.4
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Josh Samman Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2016-07-13 UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker Tim Boetsch KO/TKO Punches 2 3:49 Loss
2015-12-19 UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 Tamdan McCrory SUB Triangle Choke 3 4:10 Loss
2015-07-12 The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale Caio Magalhaes SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 2:52 Win
2014-12-06 UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II Eddie Gordon KO/TKO Kick 2 3:08 Win
2013-04-13 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale Kevin Casey KO/TKO Knee 2 2:17 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Josh Samman ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2016-07-13 Tim Boetsch 1000 Loss -18 1028
4 2015-12-19 Tamdan McCrory 1028 Loss -18 1046
3 2015-07-12 Caio Magalhaes 1062 Win +22 1064
2 2014-12-06 Eddie Gordon 1021 Win +21 1042
1 2013-04-13 Kevin Casey 1000 Win +21 1021

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