Sammy Morgan (fighter)

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Sam Morgan
BornSamuel Morgan
(1981-09-28) September 28, 1981 (age 42)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Other namesThe Squeeze
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight164.8 lb (74.8 kg; 11.77 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
TeamTeam Bison
Years active2001-2008
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins19
By knockout5
By submission13
By disqualification1
Losses12
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Samuel Morgan (born September 28, 1981) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2001-2008, he competed for the UFC, was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2 and also fought in the Strikeforce, EliteXC, King of the Cage, and Shooto promotions. [1]

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Background

Morgan wrestled at Roosevelt High School (Minneapolis) and attended Dunwoody Technical School. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Morgan made his professional debut in 2001 and compiled a record of 16-6 with notable wins over Aaron Riley and Duane Ludwig before becoming a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2.

The Ultimate Fighter 2

Morgan was picked fifth by Matt Hughes. Competing for Team Hughes, and in his only fight during the show, was defeated by Luke Cummo after being knocked out from a knee strike.

Morgan then fought at The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale on November 5, 2005 against Josh Burkman. Morgan was knocked out 21 seconds into the fight due to a slam.

After picking up two wins in outside promotions, Morgan made his UFC return at UFC Fight Night 6 on August 17, 2006 against Forrest Petz. Morgan was defeated via unanimous decision in the biggest blowout in UFC history, with judges scores of 30–27, 30–26 and, 30–23.

Post-UFC

After leaving the UFC, Morgan picked up another win in an independent promotion before facing Cung Le at Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives on November 16, 2007. Morgan was defeated in the third round via TKO due to a body kick.

Morgan made his next appearance at ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series against Paul Daley and was defeated in the first round via TKO. Morgan then fought Fabrício Camões at ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 and was defeated via rear-naked choke submission 47 seconds into the fight.

Morgan faced Duane Ludwig at Strikeforce: Payback on October 3, 2008. Morgan lost via first-round TKO.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches19 wins12 losses
By knockout54
By submission136
By decision02
By disqualification10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–12 Duane Ludwig TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Payback October 3, 200812:01 Denver, Colorado, United StatesCatchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Loss19–11 Fabrício Camões Submission (rear-naked choke) ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 August 15, 200810:47 Friant, California, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss19–10 Paul Daley KO (elbow) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series January 25, 200812:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss19–9 Cung Le TKO (kick to the body) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 200731:58 San Jose, California, United StatesCatchweight (181 lbs) bout.
Win19–8Sam JacksonSubmission (rear-naked choke)EFX: Myth in MaplewoodAugust 2, 20071N/A Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Loss18–8 Forrest Petz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night 6 August 17, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–7Kenneth AllenSubmission (guillotine choke)EFX: FuryMay 3, 20061N/A Minnesota, United States
Win17–7 Shannon Ritch Submission (toe hold) KOTC: The Return March 19, 200611:29 San Jacinto, California, United States Middleweight bout.
Loss16–7 Josh Burkman KO (slam and elbows) The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale November 5, 200510:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–6 Duane Ludwig KO (punches)Ring of Fire 16April 9, 200510:52 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Loss15–6Darin BrudiganSubmission (triangle armbar)Ultimate Combat Sports 4August 20, 200422:30 Wisconsin, United States
Win15–5Matt BradySubmission (armbar)ICC: Trials 2April 30, 20041N/A Minnesota, United States
Loss14–5 Akira Kikuchi Submission (armbar) Shooto: 3/4 in Kitazawa Town Hall March 4, 200412:51 Tokyo, JapanReturn to Welterweight.
Loss14–4 Manny Gamburyan Decision (unanimous)RSF: Shooto Challenge 2January 2, 200435:00 Belleville, Illinois, United States
Win14–3 Aaron Riley Submission (armbar)Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit: EvolutionNovember 14, 200312:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3Alex GassonTechnical Submission (armbar)ROF 9: EruptionAugust 9, 200320:11 Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States
Win12–3DR WilliamsSubmission (armbar)IFA: ExplosionJuly 5, 200311:07United States
Win11–3Ryan SeversonSubmission (armbar)IFA: Clash of the ChampionsMay 24, 20031N/A Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
Win10–3Tom KirkSubmission (triangle choke)ICC 2: RebellionApril 18, 200312:58 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Lightweight bout.
Win9–3Brad BushoSubmission (armbar)BRB: Bar Room BrawlMarch 19, 20031N/AUnited States
Win8–3Randy ZimmermanSubmission (triangle choke)BRB: Bar Room BrawlMarch 5, 200312:08United States
Loss7–3Billy RushSubmission (toe hold)ICC 1: RetributionJanuary 12, 200311:09 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win7–2Chad RockwiteDQ (illegal spiking)MCS 4: Minnesota Combat Sports 4October 26, 20022N/A Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Win6–2Mike HeneryKO (punch)MCS 2: Minnesota Combat Sports 2July 5, 200210:40 Minnesota, United States
Win5–2John HeneryTKO (submission to punches)MCS 1: Minnesota Combat Sports 1June 7, 20021N/A Minnesota, United States
Loss4–2Haythem KhalilSubmission (armbar)UW: AmateursDecember 7, 2001N/AN/A Fridley, Minnesota, United States
Win4–1Joe SheppardTKO (punches)UW: Ultimate Wrestling MinnesotaOctober 28, 200110:46 Minnesota, United States
Win3–1Roger StinerSubmissionUW: Caged FightsSeptember 9, 200111:18 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Loss2–1Adrian SerranoSubmission (armbar)UW: Caged FightsSeptember 9, 200110:40 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Middleweight bout.
Win2–0Andy PondTKO (punches)UW: St. PaulJuly 15, 200124:30 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win1–0Jeff KislowskiSubmission (toe hold)UW: Ultimate Fight MinnesotaJune 2, 200113:05 Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

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References

  1. ↑ Strikeforce heads to Denver on Oct. 3
  2. ↑ "Biographies - the Ultimate Fighter".
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