Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Sam Patterson

Sam Patterson

14-2-1
4 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
6'3"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
78"
Avg Fight Time
03:36
Gym
Team Crossface
UFC Record
4-1(5 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 2 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 1
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
93%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Watford, England
Next Fight2026-03-21
MP
vs Michael Page
Opponent Last Bout
W - Jared CannonierDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN
SP
vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov· 2026-07-25
KO/TKOPunches·R2 3:06
LOSS
MP
vs Michael Page
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy· 2026-03-21
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TW
vs Trey Waters
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-06
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:01
WIN
DB
vs Danny Barlow
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev· 2025-03-01
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:10
WIN
KC
vs Kiefer Crosbie
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R1 2:50
WIN
YL
vs Yohan Lainesse
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:03
LOSS
YA
vs Yanal Ashmouz
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 1:15
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
1.39 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Sam adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
10 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+79% vs div avg
80%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Leg Kicks

#2
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Counters

#3
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Damage Events
40%
Uppercuts
30%
Overhands
30%
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (130%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 250% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#1
3
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#1
2
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 60% KO/TKO, 40% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (3x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
  • 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
  • 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.
💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (100%) and Sub/15min (2.8).
🔥
Finisher: 93% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 7 subs).
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (150% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#35 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#40 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc93%
Clinch
50% acc2%
Ground
66% acc6%
Striking Differential-0.04/min
3.89 landed/min3.93 absorbed/min
3.89
Landed/Min
3.93
Absorbed/Min
0.69
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed84
Sig. Strikes Attempted191

Key Insights

Sam is a distance-first striker, with 92% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 81% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 93% of output at range with 38% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
100%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
33%
Low
Division Rank#53 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
100%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
0
Total
2
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.39
TD / 15min
2.78
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
4
Attempted
100%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%

Key Insights

TD defense at 33% could be a vulnerability.

Active submission threat (2.78/15min).

High TD accuracy (100%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
168
1.45
Ratio
Absorbed
116
Chin Rating
Iron
KD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
18.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.1
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
150%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (18.2) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 150% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:14
R2 Control
0:26
R3 Control
2:03
R1 to Final
-54%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+26.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-65.9pp
Body
+39.1pp
Leg
+26.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#33
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#36
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#40
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#14
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#26
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#1
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#40
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2743
Strong
Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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