Sam Hughes, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 11 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the 115 lbs weight class, Hughes stands at 5' 5" with a reach of 64". In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Hughes demonstrates an average of 4.34 significant strikes per minute during UFC matches, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 46%. He absorbs an average of 4.44 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense of 58%. Hughes averages 1.23 takedowns per 15 minutes and achieves a takedown accuracy of 35%, with only 0.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes on average. Notable victories in Hughes' career include defeating Viktoriia Dudakova, who held an ELO rating of 1034 at the time. In his most recent fights, Hughes won against Shauna Bannon via rear naked choke on September 6th, 2025, and secured a split decision victory over Stephanie Luciano in March 2025. Prior to that, he faced Yazmin Jauregui and Jaqueline Amorim, both resulting in split decisions against him. Hughes' last fight with Viktoriia Dudakova was also a split decision win for the athlete.