Sam Sicilia

MMA Record: 15-8-0
UFC Record: 5-7-0
Weight Class: Featherweight

Sam Sicilia - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Sam Sicilia has 5 wins in the UFC. Sam Sicilia lands an average of 2.46 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.45 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

12
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Sam Sicilia, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 15 wins, 8 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Featherweight division (145 lbs.), he stands at 5' 8' with a reach of 67'. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Sicilia averages 2.46 significant strikes per minute during UFC matches, landing them with a striking accuracy of 33%. He absorbs an average of 3.55 strikes per minute, demonstrating a strike defense rate of 59%. Sicilia attempts an average of 0.9 submissions per 15 minutes and successfully executes takedowns at a rate of 1.45 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 43%. Notable victories in his career include Yaotzin Meza, whom he defeated with a unanimous decision in 2015. In recent years, Sicilia has demonstrated resilience and grit, showcasing his skills in five fights between 2015 and 2017. He scored a knockout victory against Akira Corassani in January 2015, achieved a unanimous decision win over Meza later that year, and faced defeats at the hands of Dooho Choi via KO/TKO punch and Gabriel Benitez via submission guillotine choke. His most recent bout was a unanimous decision loss against Gavin Tucker in February 2017.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1006

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 8'
Weight
Featherweight
Reach
67'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Feb 01 1986
Age
39
Peak ELO
1032
ELO Rank
1804 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
194-88-4
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1001.9
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
968.6

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.46
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
33%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.55
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
59%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.45
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
43%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.9
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Sam Sicilia Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2017-02-19 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne Gavin Tucker U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2016-09-17 UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson Gabriel Benitez SUB Guillotine Choke 2 1:20 Loss
2015-11-28 UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Masvidal Dooho Choi KO/TKO Punch 1 1:33 Loss
2015-07-15 UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee Yaotzin Meza U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2015-01-24 UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson Akira Corassani KO/TKO Punch 1 3:26 Win
2014-09-20 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson Katsunori Kikuno SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 1:38 Loss
2014-05-24 UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw Aaron Phillips U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2014-01-15 UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou Cole Miller SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 1:54 Loss
2013-11-09 UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2 Godofredo Pepey KO/TKO Punches 1 1:42 Win
2013-04-13 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale Maximo Blanco U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2012-10-13 UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar Rony Jason KO/TKO Punch 2 4:16 Loss
2012-06-01 The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale Cristiano Marcello KO/TKO Knee 2 2:53 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Sam Sicilia ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
12 2017-02-19 Gavin Tucker 1000 Loss -16 983
11 2016-09-17 Gabriel Benitez 1019 Loss -16 999
10 2015-11-28 Dooho Choi 1020 Loss -17 1015
9 2015-07-15 Yaotzin Meza 1006 Win +16 1032
8 2015-01-24 Akira Corassani 992 Win +21 1016
7 2014-09-20 Katsunori Kikuno 1001 Loss -17 995
6 2014-05-24 Aaron Phillips 1000 Win +16 1012
5 2014-01-15 Cole Miller 1073 Loss -13 996
4 2013-11-09 Godofredo Pepey 969 Win +20 1009
3 2013-04-13 Maximo Blanco 1000 Loss -16 989
2 2012-10-13 Rony Jason 1016 Loss -16 1005
1 2012-06-01 Cristiano Marcello 1000 Win +21 1021

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