Sammy Morgan (fighter)

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]

Sam Morgan
BornSamuel Morgan
(1981-09-28) September 28, 1981
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Other namesThe Squeeze
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight164.8 lb (74.8 kg; 11.77 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
TeamTeam Bison
Years active2001-2008
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins19
By knockout4
By submission14
By disqualification1
Losses12
By knockout4
By submission6
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 matches 19 wins 12 losses
By knockout 4 4
By submission 14 6
By decision 0 2
By disqualification 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–12 Duane Ludwig TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Payback October 3, 2008 1 2:01 Denver, Colorado, United States Catchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Loss 19–11 Fabrício Camões Submission (rear-naked choke) ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 August 15, 2008 1 0:47 Friant, California, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 19–10 Paul Daley KO (elbow) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series January 25, 2008 1 2:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 19–9 Cung Le TKO (kick to the body) Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives November 16, 2007 3 1:58 San Jose, California, United States Catchweight (181 lbs) bout.
Win 19–8 Sam Jackson Submission (rear-naked choke) EFX: Myth in Maplewood August 2, 2007 1 N/A Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Loss 18–8 Forrest Petz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night 6 August 17, 2006 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–7 Kenneth Allen Submission (guillotine choke) EFX: Fury May 3, 2006 1 N/A Minnesota, United States
Win 17–7 Shannon Ritch Submission (toe hold) KOTC: The Return March 19, 2006 1 1:29 San Jacinto, California, United States Middleweight bout.
Loss 16–7 Josh Burkman KO (slam and elbows) The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale November 5, 2005 1 0:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–6 Duane Ludwig KO (punches) Ring of Fire 16 April 9, 2005 1 0:52 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Loss 15–6 Darin Brudigan Submission (injury) Ultimate Combat Sports 4 August 20, 2004 2 3:00 Wisconsin, United States
Win 15–5 Matt Brady Submission (armbar) ICC: Trials 2 April 30, 2004 1 N/A Minnesota, United States
Loss 14–5 Akira Kikuchi Submission (armbar) Shooto: 3/4 in Kitazawa Town Hall March 4, 2004 1 2:51 Tokyo, Japan Return to Welterweight.
Loss 14–4 Manny Gamburyan Decision (unanimous) RSF: Shooto Challenge 2 January 2, 2004 3 5:00 Belleville, Illinois, United States
Win 14–3 Aaron Riley Submission (armbar) Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit: Evolution November 14, 2003 1 2:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–3 Alex Gasson Technical Submission (armbar) ROF 9: Eruption August 9, 2003 2 0:11 Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States
Win 12–3 DR Williams Submission (armbar) IFA: Explosion July 5, 2003 1 1:07 United States
Win 11–3 Ryan Severson Submission (armbar) IFA: Clash of the Champions May 24, 2003 1 N/A Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
Win 10–3 Tom Kirk Submission (triangle choke) ICC 2: Rebellion April 18, 2003 1 2:58 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 9–3 Brad Busho Submission (armbar) BRB: Bar Room Brawl March 19, 2003 1 N/A United States
Win 8–3 Randy Zimmerman Submission (triangle choke) BRB: Bar Room Brawl March 5, 2003 1 2:08 United States
Loss 7–3 Billy Rush Submission (toe hold) ICC 1: Retribution January 12, 2003 1 1:09 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 7–2 Chad Rockwite DQ (illegal spiking) MCS 4: Minnesota Combat Sports 4 October 26, 2002 2 N/A Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Win 6–2 Mike Henery KO (punch) MCS 2: Minnesota Combat Sports 2 July 5, 2002 1 0:40 Minnesota, United States
Win 5–2 John Henery Submission (punches) MCS 1: Minnesota Combat Sports 1 June 7, 2002 1 N/A Minnesota, United States
Loss 4–2 Haythem Khalil Submission (armbar) UW: Amateurs December 7, 2001 N/A N/A Fridley, Minnesota, United States
Win 4–1 Joe Sheppard TKO (punches) UW: Ultimate Wrestling Minnesota October 28, 2001 1 0:46 Minnesota, United States
Win 3–1 Roger Stiner Submission UW: Caged Fights September 9, 2001 1 1:18 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Loss 2–1 Adrian Serrano Submission (armbar) UW: Caged Fights September 9, 2001 1 0:40 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Middleweight bout.
Win 2–0 Andy Pond TKO (punches) UW: St. Paul July 15, 2001 2 4:30 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Win 1–0 Jeff Kislowski Submission (toe hold) UW: Ultimate Fight Minnesota June 2, 2001 1 3:05 Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

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