Sam Patterson "The Future"
Sam Patterson, known as "The Future", is a mixed martial artist from the United Kingdom competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Sam Patterson holds a professional record of 15-3-1, including 6-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 3 came by knockout or TKO, 3 by submission and 0 by decision. Sam Patterson stands 6'3", has a 78-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 30 years old. Sam Patterson is currently on a 5-fight winning streak and is listed as Active.
Sam Patterson profile
| Division | Welterweight |
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| Professional record | 15-3-1 |
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| UFC record | 6-2-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Active |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Age | 30 |
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| Date of birth | 1996-04-30 |
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| Height | 6'3" |
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| Reach | 78" |
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| Leg reach | 43" |
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| Stance | Orthodox |
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| Last weigh-in | 170.5 lbs |
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| Current streak | W5 |
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| Total octagon time | 35 minutes |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.62 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.06 |
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| Striking accuracy | 38% |
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| Striking defense | 50% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.41 |
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| Strikes to the head | 75% |
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| Strikes to the body | 9% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 16% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.82 |
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| Takedown defense | 33% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.64 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 14.47 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 3 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 3 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
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Sam Patterson UFC fight history
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
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| 2026-07-25 | UFC Fight Night | Santiago Ponzinibbio | win | Jab-straight Combo · 3:06 · R2 |
| 2025-09-06 | UFC Fight Night | Trey Waters | win | Right Hook (Standing TKO) · 3:01 · R1 |
| 2025-03-01 | UFC Fight Night | Danny Barlow | win | Right Hook to Ground Strikes · 3:10 · R1 |
| 2024-07-27 | UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 | Kiefer Crosbie | win | Arm Triangle Choke · 2:50 · R1 |
| 2024-01-20 | UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis | Yohan Lainesse | win | Rear Naked Choke · 2:03 · R1 |
| 2023-03-18 | UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 | Yanal Ashmouz | loss | Counter Left to Ground Strikes · 1:15 · R1 |
| UFC Fight Night | Michael Page | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
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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