Josh Sampo "The Gremlin"

Josh Sampo, known as "The Gremlin", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Bantamweight division. Josh Sampo holds a professional record of 11-5-0, including 0-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Josh Sampo stands 5'4", has a 66-inch reach, and is 38 years old. Josh Sampo is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Josh Sampo profile

DivisionBantamweight
Professional record11-5-0
UFC record0-3-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age38
Date of birth1984-07-24
Height5'4"
Reach66"
Last weigh-in135.4 lbs
Current streakL3
Total octagon time43 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute1.99
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.96
Striking accuracy36%
Striking defense56%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head54%
Strikes to the body27%
Strikes to the legs19%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes1.06
Takedown defense40%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes2.11
Average control time per fight (seconds)26.81

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Josh Sampo UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2015-05-23UFC 187: Johnson vs. CormierJustin ScogginslossDecision · Unanimous
2014-07-19UFC Fight Night 46Paddy HolohanlossRear Naked Choke · 3:06 · R1
2014-02-22UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMannZach MakovskylossDecision · Unanimous
2013-11-30The Ultimate Fighter 18 FinaleRyan BenoitwinRear Naked Choke · 4:31 · R2

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event 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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