Sammy Morgan (fighter)
| Sammy Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 28, 1981 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Other names | The Squeeze |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st) |
| Division |
Lightweight Welterweight Middleweight |
| Team | Team Bison |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 13 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Sammy "The Squeeze" Morgan (born September 28, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes as a Welterweight. He was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2 and also fought in the Strikeforce, EliteXC, King of the Cage, and Shooto promotions.[1]
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 19-12 | Duane Ludwig | TKO (strikes) | Strikeforce: Payback | October 3, 2008 | 1 | 2:01 | Colorado, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 19-11 | Fabrício Camões | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 | March 15, 2008 | 1 | 0:47 | Friant, California, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 19-10 | Paul Daley | TKO (strikes) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | January 25, 2008 | 1 | 2:12 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 19-9 | Cung Le | TKO (body kick) | Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives | November 16, 2007 | 3 | 1:58 | California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 19-8 | Sam Jackson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFX: Myth in Maplewood | August 2, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 18-8 | Forrest Petz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night 6 | August 17, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18-7 | Kenneth Allen | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFX: Fury | May 3, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17-7 | Shannon Ritch | Submission (toe hold) | KOTC: The Return | March 19, 2006 | 1 | 1:29 | California, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 16-7 | Josh Burkman | KO (slam and elbows) | The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale | November 5, 2005 | 1 | 0:21 | Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16-6 | Duane Ludwig | KO (punches) | Ring of Fire 16 | April 9, 2005 | 1 | 0:52 | Colorado, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 15-6 | Darin Brudigan | Submission (injury) | Ultimate Combat Sports 4 | August 20, 2004 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15-5 | Matt Brady | Submission (armbar) | ICC: Trials 2 | April 30, 2004 | 1 | N/A | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 14-5 | Akira Kikuchi | Submission (armbar) | Shooto: 3/4 in Kitazawa Town Hall | March 4, 2004 | 1 | 2:51 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 14-4 | Manny Gamburyan | Decision (unanimous) | RSF: Shooto Challenge 2 | January 2, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Illinois, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14-3 | Aaron Riley | Submission (armbar) | Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit: Evolution | November 14, 2003 | 1 | 2:41 | Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13-3 | Alex Gasson | Technical Submission (armbar) | ROF 9: Eruption | August 9, 2003 | 2 | 0:11 | Wisconsin, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12-3 | DR Williams | Submission (armbar) | IFA: Explosion | July 5, 2003 | 1 | 1:07 | ||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11-3 | Ryan Severson | Submission (armbar) | IFA: Clash of the Champions | May 24, 2003 | 1 | N/A | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10-3 | Tom Kirk | Submission (triangle choke) | ICC 2: Rebellion | April 18, 2003 | 1 | 2:58 | ||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9-3 | Brad Busho | Submission (armbar) | BRB: Bar Room Brawl | March 19, 2003 | 1 | N/A | ||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8-3 | Randy Zimmerman | Submission (triangle choke) | BRB: Bar Room Brawl | March 5, 2003 | 1 | 2:08 | ||
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 7-3 | Billy Rush | Submission (toe hold) | ICC 1: Retribution | January 12, 2003 | 1 | 1:09 | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7-2 | Chad Rockwite | DQ | MCS 4: Minnesota Combat Sports 4 | October 26, 2002 | 2 | Minnesota, United States | ||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6-2 | Mike Henery | KO | MCS 2: Minnesota Combat Sports 2 | July 5, 2002 | 1 | 0:40 | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5-2 | John Henery | Submission (strikes) | MCS 1: Minnesota Combat Sports 1 | June 7, 2002 | 1 | Minnesota, United States | ||
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 4-2 | Haythem Khalil | Submission (armbar) | UW: Amateurs | December 7, 2001 | N/A | Minnesota, United States | ||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4-1 | Joe Sheppard | TKO (punches) | UW: Ultimate Wrestling Minnesota | October 28, 2001 | 1 | 0:46 | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3-1 | Roger Stiner | Submission | UW: Caged Fights | September 9, 2001 | 1 | 1:18 | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 2-1 | Adrian Serrano | Submission (armbar) | UW: Caged Fights | September 9, 2001 | 1 | 0:40 | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2-0 | Andy Pond | TKO (injury) | UW: St. Paul | July 15, 2001 | 2 | 4:30 | Minnesota, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1-0 | Jeff Kislowski | Submission (toe hold) | UW: Ultimate Fight Minnesota | June 2, 2001 | 1 | 3:05 | Minnesota, United States |