Josh Sampo "The Gremlin"
Josh Sampo, known as "The Gremlin", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Bantamweight division. Josh Sampo holds a professional record of 11-6-0, including 1-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 0 by decision. Josh Sampo stands 5'4", has a 66-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 42 years old. Josh Sampo is currently on a 4-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Josh Sampo profile
| Division | Bantamweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 11-6-0 |
| UFC record | 1-3-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 42 |
| Date of birth | 1984-07-24 |
| Height | 5'4" |
| Reach | 66" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 135.4 lbs |
| Current streak | L4 |
| Total octagon time | 43 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.99 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.96 |
| Striking accuracy | 36.5% |
| Striking defense | 55.9% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Strikes to the head | 54.1% |
| Strikes to the body | 27.1% |
| Strikes to the legs | 18.8% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.06 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 40% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 2.11 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 107.25 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 0 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Josh Sampo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-13 | Bellator 197 | Bellator 197 - Chandler vs. Girtz | Dominic Mazzotta | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2015-05-23 | UFC | UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier | Justin Scoggins | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2014-07-19 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao | Patrick Holohan | loss | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2014-02-22 | UFC | UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann | Zach Makovsky | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2013-11-30 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale | Ryan Benoit | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2013-10-12 | CFA 12 | CFA 12 - Sampo vs. Thao | Sam Thao | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2013-01-19 | CFA 9 | CFA 9 - Night of Champions | Alexis Vila | win | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2012-09-14 | LFC 14 | LFC 14 - Legacy Fighting Championship 14 | Antonio Banuelos | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-07-27 | Rumble Time Promotions | Rumble Time Promotions - Clash of the Warriors | Carson Gainey | win | Submission (Kimura) |
| 2012-05-19 | RTP | RTP - Rumble Time Promotions | Will Campuzano | loss | KO (Knee) |
| 2012-04-13 | FMMMA | FMMMA - Fight Me MMA | Czar Sklavos | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-11-05 | UFF | UFF - X | Gor Mnatsakanyan | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-07-16 | WC | WC - Wright Fights 4 | Jeremy Freeman | win | Submission (Leg Triangle) |
| 2011-03-11 | WC | WC - Wright Fights 2 | Mike French | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-08-14 | Fight Me MMA 1 | Fight Me MMA 1 - The Battle Begins | Heriberto Acuna | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-06-11 | Hoosier FC 4 | Hoosier FC 4 - Showdown at the Steel Yard | Jake Rosenbaum | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2009-11-06 | FB | FB - Friday Night Fight Night | Josh Phillips | win | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) |
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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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