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Niko Samsonidse

"One Love"
13-4-0OKTAGON #4LightweightGermanyGermanyLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0

Last fight: Win vs Denis Frimpong · Knockout · Jun 20, 2026

13-4-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Denis FrimpongKO · R1 0:53
OKTAGONOKTAGON 90: Fleury vs Aras·June 20, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Niko Samsonidse holds a professional MMA record of 13-4-0. Samsonidse has won 13 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: June 20, 2026. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
146 lbs66 kg
DOB
Dec 17, 1994
Age
31
Nationality
Germany
Birthplace
Freiburg, Germany

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Denis Frimpong
    OKTAGON 90: Fleury vs Aras· Jun 20, 2026· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 8-4
    KO
    R1 · 0:53
  2. LOSS
    vs Mago MachaevTitle bout
    OKTAGON 83: Samsonidse vs Machaev· Jan 31, 2026· Featherweight· 12-4 vs 17-2
    KO
    R1 · 1:47
  3. WIN
    vs Edgar Jimenez
    OKTAGON 67: Creasey vs Adamia· Feb 22, 2025· Featherweight· 12-3 vs 15-7
    TKO
    R3 · 0:27
  4. WIN
    vs Daniel Torres
    OKTAGON 62: Eckerlin vs Jungwirth· Oct 12, 2024· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 15-7
    SUB
    R2 · 3:32
  5. LOSS
    vs Losene KeitaTitle bout
    OKTAGON 50: Keita vs Samsonidse· Dec 9, 2023· Featherweight· 10-3 vs 12-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:37
  6. WIN
    vs Nicolae Hantea
    OKTAGON 46: Dalisda vs Austin· Sep 16, 2023· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 8-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:10
  7. WIN
    vs Roman Paulus
    OKTAGON 42: Keita vs Tichota· Apr 29, 2023· Featherweight· 9-2 vs 7-3
    DEC
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Mohammed Trabelsi
    National Fighting Championship 3· May 23, 2021· Featherweight· 8-2 vs 11-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:12
  9. WIN
    vs Connor Hitchens
    Super League MMA 1· Oct 17, 2020· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:10
  10. WIN
    vs Osama El Zein
    GMC 24· Mar 7, 2020· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:47
  11. WIN
    vs Ali Hassan
    We Love MMA 51· Dec 14, 2019· Catchweight· 6-1 vs 3-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:14
  12. WIN
    vs Rakhim Michael
    GMC 20· Jun 29, 2019· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:43
  13. WIN
    vs Zafar Mohsen
    GMC 17· Oct 13, 2018· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:41
  14. WIN
    vs Fabian Weissbrot
    We Love MMA 36· Dec 16, 2017· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 1-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:33
  15. LOSS
    vs Abubakar Mestoev
    M-1 Challenge 75· Mar 3, 2017· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 4-0
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Amir Sheikh Hosseini
    Sprawl & Brawl MMA 4· Nov 12, 2016· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:30
  17. WIN
    vs Mehmet Cira
    Germany Regional· Dec 15, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

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Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ
  • Champion · NAGA
  • Black belt · BJJ
  • Started in MMA

Camp

  • Spitfire Gym · Berlin, Germany
  • Sayyato Performance Gym · Berlin, Germany

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power63
Punch speed94
Kick speed69
Accuracy94
Takedowns81
Ground striking72
Submissions96
Chin71
Body strength86
Cardio89

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 13-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.98per min
Strikes absorbed2.76per min
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.29per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Niko Samsonidse sits in the top 25.

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Official OKTAGON Ranking

Niko Samsonidse's standing in the official OKTAGON rankings.

Current
#4 Lightweight
Peak
#1 Featherweight
First ranked
Sep 16, 2025
Times ranked
12

Featherweight

#1#5#10#152026Sep 16, 2025 · #1Dec 10, 2025 · #1Mar 6, 2026 · #2Apr 10, 2026 · #2#2

Lightweight

#1#5#10#15Aug 1, 2026 · #4Oct 24, 2026 · #4#4

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1716▲34
Peak
1716Jun 20, 2026
Rated fights
17
15001600170020132016201920222025Dec 15, 2012 · 1541Nov 12, 2016 · 1549Mar 3, 2017 · 1519Dec 16, 2017 · 1555Oct 13, 2018 · 1593Jun 29, 2019 · 1635Dec 14, 2019 · 1649Mar 7, 2020 · 1669Oct 17, 2020 · 1694May 23, 2021 · 1664Apr 29, 2023 · 1642Sep 16, 2023 · 1672Dec 9, 2023 · 1644Oct 12, 2024 · 1679Feb 22, 2025 · 1712Jan 31, 2026 · 1682Jun 20, 2026 · 17161716

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Frequently asked questions

When does Niko Samsonidse fight next?

Niko Samsonidse has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Niko Samsonidse's record?

Niko Samsonidse's professional MMA record is 13-4-0.

Who is Niko Samsonidse fighting next?

Niko Samsonidse's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Niko Samsonidse fight last?

Niko Samsonidse most recently fought Denis Frimpong at OKTAGON 90: Fleury vs Aras on Saturday, June 20, 2026, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Niko Samsonidse fight in?

Niko Samsonidse fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Niko Samsonidse have?

Niko Samsonidse has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Niko Samsonidse?

Niko Samsonidse is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Niko Samsonidse weigh?

Niko Samsonidse weighs 146 lbs (66 kg).

How old is Niko Samsonidse?

Niko Samsonidse is 31 years old (born Dec 17, 1994).

Where is Niko Samsonidse from?

Niko Samsonidse is from Germany.

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