Josh Sampo

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Josh Sampo
BornJoshua Ashley Sampo
(1984-07-24) July 24, 1984 (age 40)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Other namesThe Gremlin
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm) [1]
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Bantamweight
Reach64.5 in (164 cm) [2]
Fighting out of St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
TeamSt. Charles MMA
Rodrigo Vaghi Jiu-Jitsu
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [3]
Wrestling NAIA Wrestling [4]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By submission6
By decision5
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision4
University Lindenwood University
Notable school(s)Pahranagat Valley High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joshua Ashley Sampo [5] (born July 24, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in Ultimate Fighting Championship's flyweight division.

Contents

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. He is now a high school science teacher at Francis Howell High School in St. Charles county, Missouri.

Legacy Fighting Championship

Sampo was expected to face Rafael de Freitas on September 14, 2012, at Legacy FC 14. [6] However, instead he faced Antonio Banuelos. He won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) . [7]

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. [8]

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. [9]

In November 2013, it was announced that Sampo had signed with the UFC. [10]

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. [11] [12]

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). [13]

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. [14]

Sampo faced Justin Scoggins on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187. [15] Sampo lost the fight via unanimous decision. [16] Subsequently, he was released from the promotion. [17]

Bellator MMA

Sampo faced Dominic Mazzotta at Bellator 197 on April 13, 2018. [18] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches11 wins6 losses
By knockout01
By submission61
By decision54
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–6Dominic MazzottaDecision (unanimous) Bellator 197 April 13, 201835:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Loss11–5 Justin Scoggins Decision (unanimous) UFC 187 May 23, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–4 Paddy Holohan Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Brandao July 19, 201413:06 Dublin, Ireland
Loss11–3 Zach Makovsky Decision (unanimous) UFC 170 February 22, 201435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2 Ryan Benoit Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale November 30, 201324:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (127.5 lbs) bout; Sampo missed weight. Fight of the Night.
Win10–2Sam ThaoDecision (unanimous)CFA 12: Sampo vs. ThaoOctober 12, 201355:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesDefended the CFA Flyweight Championship.
Win9–2 Alexis Vila Submission (guillotine choke)CFA 9: Night of ChampionsJanuary 19, 201352:26 Coral Gables, Florida, United StatesWon the inaugural CFA Flyweight Championship.
Win8–2 Antonio Banuelos Decision (unanimous)Legacy FC 14September 14, 201235:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win7–2Carson GaineySubmission (kimura)Rumble Time Promotions: Clash of the WarriorsJuly 27, 201211:23 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Loss6–2 Will Campuzano KO (knee)Rumble Time PromotionsMay 19, 201231:18 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win6–1Czar SklavosDecision (unanimous)Fight Me MMAApril 13, 201235:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win5–1Gor MnatsakanyanDecision (unanimous)UFF: XNovember 5, 201135:00 Salina, Kansas, United States
Win4–1Jeremy FreemanSubmission (leg triangle)Wright Fights 4July 16, 201113:12 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Loss3–1Mike FrenchDecision (unanimous)Wright Fights 2May 11, 201135:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win3–0Eric AcunaDecision (unanimous)Fight Me MMA 1: The Battle BeginsAugust 14, 201035:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United States
Win2–0Jake RosenbaumSubmission (rear-naked choke)Hoosier FC 4: Showdown at the Steel YardJune 11, 201030:57 Gary, Indiana, United States
Win1–0Josh PhillipsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Friday Night Fight NightNovember 6, 200914:35 Sedalia, Missouri, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win4–0Chris ButlerTKO (strikes)Xtreme Fight LeagueMay 9, 200911:17 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win3–0Albert MendozaSubmission (strikes)Cage Championships 16March 14, 200921:29 Sullivan, Missouri, United StatesWon CC amateur bantamweight title.
Win2–0Robert PeralezN/AMidwest Fight League: Battle at the Bluenote 6May 2, 2008N/AN/A Columbia, Missouri, United States
Win1–0Jon HollisTKOMidwest Fight FestMarch 22, 20081N/A St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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