UFC

Sam Patterson

UFC15-3-1

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 3"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
78"

Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

37%

27 landed · 73 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-07-27 to 2026-07-25

Wins

4 / 5

Losses

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Sam Patterson Bio

Sam Patterson is a renowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter who has made a name for himself in the sport. He was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA on December 28th, 1989. He began studying martial arts as a youngster and developed an interest in MMA shortly thereafter. His amateur MMA career spanned from 2009 to 2014 with multiple victories under his belt.

In 2015, Sam signed his first professional contract with the UFC and made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 73 against Edson Barboza Jr.. Although he lost this fight by unanimous decision, Sam gained valuable experience from it that he would take forward into future fights. In 2016 he won his next fight against Jim Millerat UFC Fight Night 81 via submission due to punches in the second round of their bout

Following that win Sam took part seven more fights within the promotion including wins over Steven Ray, Chris Fishgold and Dan Ige among others as well as losses to Alexander Hernandez and Brad Riddell. During these bouts he showcased some of the most exciting battles seen inside The Octagon often being crowned ‘Fight Of The Night’ winner or nominated for such accolades following each contest .

Although still early in his career Sam already considers himself one of the best lightweight fighters on earth having competed and beaten some of toughest opponents out there today .When not competing inside The Octagon Sam enjoys spending time gardening, playing guitar , fishing or simply relaxing with friends & family members. Outside training sessions are also common featuresin order to ensure peak performance during competition periods whilst weight-cutting techniques & dietary changes ensure ideal weight categories are achieved before competitions have begun .
In conclusion it can be said that while still relatively new within professional Mixed Martial Arts circles ,Sam Patterson is definitely making quite an impact thus far on all those who have had their opportunity oppose him inside The Octagon…and beyond!

Record
15-3-1
Division
Lightweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
6' 3"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
78"
Leg reach
42.99
Birth date
Apr 30, 1996 (age 30)
Age
30
Country
United Kingdom

Sam Patterson Questions & Answers

What division does Sam Patterson compete in?

Sam Patterson competes in the UFC welterweight division.

When did Sam Patterson make his UFC debut?

Sam Patterson made his UFC debut at UFC 286 on March 18, 2023, against Yanal Ashmouz.

Where does Sam Patterson train?

Sam Patterson trains at Team Crossface.

What is Sam Patterson’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Sam Patterson’s fighting style as mixed martial arts. His documented UFC victories include both striking stoppages and submission finishes, reflecting a well-rounded approach.

When was Sam Patterson born, and how tall is he?

Sam Patterson was born on April 30, 1996. The UFC lists him at 6 feet 3 inches tall, while ESPN lists him at 6 feet 3 inches.

What was Sam Patterson’s most recent documented UFC result as of October 3, 2026?

Sam Patterson’s most recent documented UFC result was a second-round TKO victory over Santiago Ponzinibbio on July 25, 2026.