Josh Sampo

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Josh Sampo
Born Joshua Sampo
(1984-07-24) July 24, 1984 (age 40)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Other names The Gremlin
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1]
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight (125 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
Reach 64.5 inches (1.64 m)[2]
Fighting out of St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Team St. Charles MMA
Rodrigo Vaghi Jiu-Jitsu
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Wrestling NAIA wrestling[4]
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 16
Wins 11
By submission 6
By decision 5
Losses 5
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 3
University Lindenwood University
Notable school(s) Pahranagat Valley High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Josh Sampo (born July 24, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in Ultimate Fighting Championship's flyweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Sampo started his professional career in 2009. He fought mainly for Missouri-based promotions as Fight Me MMA, Wright Fights and Rumble Time Promotions.

Legacy Fighting Championship

Sampo was expected to face Rafael de Freitas on September 14, 2012 at Legacy FC 14.[5] However, instead he faced Antonio Banuelos. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) .[6]

Championship Fighting Alliance

Sampo faced Olympic medallist and Bellator MMA veteran Alexis Vila on January 19, 2013 at CFA 9: Night of Champions for the inaugural flyweight title. Sampo defeated Vila via submission due to a guillotine choke in the fifth round and became the CFA flyweight champion.[7]

Sampo defended his title once against Sam Thao on October 12, 2013 at CFA 12: Sampo vs. Thao. He won via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) after five rounds.[8]

In November 2013, it was announced that Sampo had signed with the UFC.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sampo made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Ryan Benoit on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. Sampo won via submission due to a rear-naked choke and the performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors, but Sampo was not eligible for the bonus due to missing weight.[10][11]

Sampo faced Zach Makovsky on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170. Sampo had his first octagon defeat via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).[12]

Sampo faced promotional newcomer Paddy Holohan on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao. He lost via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.[13]

Sampo faced Justin Scoggins on May 23, 2015 at UFC 187.[14] Sampo lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15] Subsequently, he was released from the promotion.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–5 Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) UFC 187 May 23, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–4 Paddy Holohan Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao July 19, 2014 1 3:06 Dublin, Ireland
Loss 11–3 Zach Makovsky Decision (unanimous) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–2 Ryan Benoit Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale November 30, 2013 2 4:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (127.5 lbs) bout; Sampo missed weight. Fight of the Night.
Win 10–2 Sam Thao Decision (unanimous) CFA 12: Sampo vs. Thao October 12, 2013 5 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Defended the CFA Flyweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Alexis Vila Submission (guillotine choke) CFA 9: Night of Champions January 19, 2013 5 2:26 Coral Gables, Florida, United States Won the inaugural CFA Flyweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Antonio Banuelos Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 14 September 14, 2012 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 7–2 Carson Gainey Submission (kimura) Rumble Time Promotions: Clash of the Warriors July 27, 2012 1 1:23 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Loss 6–2 Will Campuzano KO (knee) Rumble Time Promotions May 19, 2012 3 1:18 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 6–1 Czar Sklavos Decision (unanimous) Fight Me MMA April 13, 2012 3 5:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 5–1 Gor Mnatsakanyan Decision (unanimous) UFF: X November 5, 2011 3 5:00 Salina, Kansas, United States
Win 4–1 Jeremy Freeman Submission (leg triangle) Wright Fights 4 July 16, 2011 1 3:12 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Loss 3–1 Mike French Decision (unanimous) Wright Fights 2 May 11, 2011 3 5:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 3–0 Eric Acuna Decision (unanimous) Fight Me MMA 1: The Battle Begins August 14, 2010 3 5:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win 2–0 Jake Rosenbaum Submission (rear-naked choke) Hoosier FC 4: Showdown at the Steel Yard June 11, 2010 3 0:57 Gary, Indiana, United States
Win 1–0 Josh Phillips Submission (rear-naked choke) Friday Night Fight Night November 6, 2009 1 4:35 Sedalia, Missouri, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 Chris Butler TKO (strikes) Xtreme Fight League May 9, 2009 1 1:17 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 3–0 Albert Mendoza Submission (strikes) Cage Championships 16 March 14, 2009 2 1:29 Sullivan, Missouri, United States Won CC amateur bantamweight title.
Win 2–0 Robert Peralez N/A Midwest Fight League: Battle at the Bluenote 6 May 2, 2008 N/A N/A Columbia, Missouri, United States
Win 1–0 Jon Hollis TKO Midwest Fight Fest March 22, 2008 1 N/A St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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See also

References

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