MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Josh Samman
12-5
Age
35
Height
6'2"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
79"
Avg Fight Time
08:15
Gym
United States
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2
Last 5
LWLWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Orlando, United States
Fight History
LOSS
TB
vs Tim Boetsch
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 3:49
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:49
WIN
EG
vs Eddie Gordon
UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· 2014-12-06
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 3:08
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 3:08
LOSS
TM
vs Tamdan McCrory
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:10
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:10
WIN
CM
vs Caio Magalhaes
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:52
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:52
WIN
KC
vs Kevin Casey
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 2:17
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 2:17
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
1.09 TD
Defense
35%
⚖️Josh adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Knee to Head In Clinch
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.🎯
Offensive bias: Higher accuracy (53%) than defense (35%). Risk-taker.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc42%
Clinch
64% acc42%
Ground
57% acc16%
Striking Differential-0.39/min
2.08 landed/min2.47 absorbed/min
2.08
Landed/Min
2.47
Absorbed/Min
0.73
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed86
Sig. Strikes Attempted163
Key Insights
Josh incorporates heavy clinch work (42%).
Effective body attack (41%).
Clinch active: 42% of output in the clinch (64% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 57% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
3
Defended
6
Total
9
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.09
TD / 15min
0.36
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
18
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 33% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
172
1.01
Ratio
Absorbed
170
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
76%
R3 vs R1 Output
0%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:35
R2 Control
0:42
R3 Control
1:28
R1 to Final
-100%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Maintains consistent approach throughout fights - minimal adaptation.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
--
Body
--
Leg
--
Range Preference Evolution
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2992
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights