Josh Samman "Anqa"
Josh Samman, known as "Anqa", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Middleweight division. Josh Samman holds a professional record of 12-4-0, including 3-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 2 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 0 by decision. Josh Samman stands 6'3", has a 79-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 38 years old. Josh Samman is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Josh Samman profile
| Division | Middleweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 12-4-0 |
| UFC record | 3-2-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 38 |
| Date of birth | 1988-03-14 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | 79" |
| Leg reach | 43" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 186 lbs |
| Current streak | L2 |
| Total octagon time | 41 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.08 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.47 |
| Striking accuracy | 52.8% |
| Striking defense | 34.6% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.73 |
| Strikes to the head | 39.5% |
| Strikes to the body | 40.7% |
| Strikes to the legs | 19.8% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.09 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 33.3% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.36 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 146.4 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 2 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Josh Samman recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-13 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker | Tim Boetsch | loss | Punches to Head From Back Control |
| 2015-12-19 | UFC | UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 | Tamdan McCrory | loss | Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard |
| 2015-07-12 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | Caio Magalhaes | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2014-12-06 | UFC | UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II | Eddie Gordon | win | Kick to Head At Distance |
| 2013-04-13 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale | Kevin Casey | win | Knee to Head In Clinch |
| 2012-02-10 | XFC 16 | XFC 16 - High Stakes | Mikey Gomez | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2011-06-25 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 46 | Dan Cramer | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-08-28 | Moon Management | Moon Management - Ubersmash 4 | John Walsh | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2010-04-24 | Moon Management | Moon Management - Ubersmash 3 | David Baggett | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2010-01-23 | Moon Management | Moon Management - Ubersmash 2 | Chris Cope | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2009-10-03 | Moon Management | Moon Management - Ubersmash | Colby McMahon | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2008-11-29 | WWCF | WWCF - Blood War | Ryan Hodge | win | Submission |
| 2008-03-28 | ISCF | ISCF - Unleashed | John Walsh | loss | Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
| 2008-03-01 | Reality Combat Championship 2 | Reality Combat Championship 2 - The Second Encounter | Michael Shoffner | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2007-09-15 | ISCF | ISCF - Winnersville Wars | Michael Adams | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2007-04-28 | RCC | RCC - Reality Combat Championship 1 | Travis Miller | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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