Jason Sampson

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Jason Sampson
Born (1982-02-21) February 21, 1982 (age 42)
Dallas, Texas, United States
Other namesWild Thing
Residence Dallas, Texas, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight (formerly)
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out of Dallas, Texas, United States
TeamOctagon MMA and Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
Rank2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins12
By knockout3
By submission7
By decision2
Losses1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jason Sampson (born February 21, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of Legacy FC. A professional competitor since 2009, Sampson has previously competed in Bellator and Shark Fights.

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Background

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Sampson, along with his two brothers, competed in wrestling. Sampson began wrestling at the age of 12 and wrestled at MacArthur High School. Sampson was talented, earning three state titles, and continued his wrestling career at The Apprentice School in Newport News, Virginia, where he earned NCWA [1] All-American honors. Sampson was involved in a freak accident during his collegiate career in which his opponent broke his neck and became paralyzed, despite Sampson using a legal move. Sampson was heavily affected by the incident and the school received a lawsuit, which was later dismissed. Sampson then began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu before transitioning into mixed martial arts. [2] [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After going 9–1 as an amateur, Sampson made his professional debut on November 28, 2009, winning via submission in the first round. Sampson would then compile a record of 8–1 before making his Bellator debut.

Bellator

Sampson made his Bellator debut against Jeremy Myers on March 16, 2012 at Bellator 61. Sampson won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round. [4]

Sampson faced Chris Pham on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. He won the fight via armbar submission in the third round. [5]

Sampson faced Danny Sykora at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [6]

Legacy Fighting Championship

Sampson made his flyweight debut against former UFC competitor Joseph Sandoval at Legacy FC 38 on February 13, 2015. [7] He won the fight via TKO due to punches in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches12 wins1 loss
By knockout30
By submission70
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win12–1Joseph SandovalTKO (punches)Legacy FC 38February 13, 201511:36 Allen, Texas, United States Flyweight debut.
Win11–1Danny SykoraDecision (unanimous) Bellator 128 October 10, 201435:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win10–1Chris PhamSubmission (armbar) Bellator 86 January 24, 201334:55 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Win9–1Jeremy MyersSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 61 March 16, 201232:25 Bossier City, Louisiana, United StatesCatchweight (140 lbs) bout.
Loss8–1Joshua MontoyaDecision (split)Fight Game: Premier EventDecember 2, 201135:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
Win8–0Joshua MontoyaSubmission (armbar)MMA Fight Pit: GenesisAugust 13, 201112:38 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win7–0Randy VillarrealTKO (punches)Undisputed MMA 1June 18, 201120:14 Amarillo, Texas, United States
Win6–0Erik PerezDecision (split)STFC 12: Tuff EnoughSeptember 3, 201033:00 Mcallen, Texas, United States
Win5–0Shane HowellSubmissionBricktown Brawl 5June 25, 201014:14 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win4–0Jeremiah CastilloTKO (punches) Shark Fights 11: Humes vs Buentello May 22, 201011:33 Odessa, Texas, United States
Win3–0Jeremy ValderazSubmission (armbar) Shark Fights 9: Phillips vs Evans March 20, 201012:50 Amarillo, Texas, United States
Win2–0Larry GarciaSubmission (armbar)KOK 8: The UprisingFebruary 27, 201011:03 Austin, Texas, United States
Win1–0Nate GarzaSubmission (rear-naked choke)SWC 9: RedemptionNovember 28, 200911:25 Frisco, Texas, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Apprentice School".
  2. ↑ "Jason Sampson – Taylor Hooton Foundation".
  3. ↑ "Sports activist to be honored". 18 March 2008.
  4. ↑ "Bellator 61 results: Middleweights Falcao, Vasilevsky, Santos, Rogers advance". MMAJunkie.com. March 17, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Jason Sampson vs. Chris Pham". Sherdog.com. January 24, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Bellator 128 results: Warren grinds past Dantas to unify bantamweight titles". MMAJunkie.com. October 10, 2014.
  7. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (February 12, 2015). "Legacy FC 38's Jason Sampson looking to parlay drop to flyweight into shot at UFC". mmajunkie.com.
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