# 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.

## Background

Morgan wrestled at Roosevelt High School (Minneapolis) and attended Dunwoody Technical School.

## 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.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** UFC.com Awards
*** 2005: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year vs. Luke Cummo

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 31 matches | 19 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 4 |
| By submission | 13 | 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 (triangle armbar) | Ultimate Combat Sports 4 | August 20, 2004 | 2 | 2:30 | 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 | TKO (submission to 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 | |