Sam Hughes

"Sampage"

11-7-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-3-1

Last fight: Loss vs Piera Rodriguez · Unanimous Decision · Mar 14, 2026

11-7-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Piera RodriguezUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos·March 14, 2026

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Sam Hughes holds a professional MMA record of 11-7-0. Hughes has won 11 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Hughes lands 4.41 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 1.12 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'5"165 cm
Weight: 115 lbs52 kg
Reach: 64"163 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jun 28, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Piera Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos· Mar 14, 2026· Women's Strawweight· 11-7 vs 12-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shauna Bannon
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho· Sep 6, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 11-6 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 1:58
WIN
vs Stephanie Luciano
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2· Mar 15, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 10-6 vs 6-2-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Viktoriia Dudakova
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 9-6 vs 8-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yazmin Jauregui
UFC Mexico City· Feb 24, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 8-6 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jaqueline Amorim
UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2· Apr 8, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 8-5 vs 6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Piera Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs Araujo· Oct 15, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 7-5 vs 9-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Elise Reed
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira· May 21, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 7-4 vs 5-2
TKO
R3 · 3:52
WIN
vs Istela Nunes
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad 2· Apr 16, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 6-4 vs 6-3
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Luana Pinheiro
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 5-4 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Loma Lookboonmee
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka· May 1, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 5-3 vs 6-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tecia Pennington
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 12, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 5-2 vs 12-5
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Danielle Hindley
LFA 93: Petroski vs. Jeffery· Oct 16, 2020· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Vanessa Demopoulos
LFA 85: Hughes vs. Demopoulos· Jul 17, 2020· Strawweight· 4-1 vs 5-1
SUB
R4 · 2:21
WIN
vs Lisa Mauldin
LFA 81: Emmers vs. Barbosa· Jan 31, 2020· Flyweight· 4-0 vs 3-2
UD
WIN
vs Bethany Christensen
Battle at the Bay 15· Oct 19, 2019· Flyweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 0:52
WIN
vs Loren Benjar
XKO 46: Summer Bash· Jul 13, 2019· Flyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 1:30
WIN
vs Kyla Frajman
COGA Combat Games 62· Feb 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:35

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Fortis MMA

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (96 fighters)

Punch power67

Kick power79

Punch speed79

Kick speed81

Accuracy73

Takedowns92

Ground striking80

Submissions92

Chin94

Body strength80

Cardio97

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.41per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.69per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.12per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 6-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.41per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.69per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.12per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Sam Hughes earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Sam Hughes's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Meta rank: #15 Women's Strawweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1666▼22
Peak: 1688Sep 6, 2025
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Sam Hughes fight next?

Sam Hughes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Sam Hughes's record?

Sam Hughes's professional MMA record is 11-7-0.

Who is Sam Hughes fighting next?

Sam Hughes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Sam Hughes fight last?

Sam Hughes most recently fought Piera Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos on Saturday, March 14, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Sam Hughes fight in?

Sam Hughes fights at Women's Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Sam Hughes have?

Sam Hughes has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Sam Hughes?

Sam Hughes is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Sam Hughes weigh?

Sam Hughes weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Sam Hughes's reach?

Sam Hughes has a reach of 64" (163 cm).

How old is Sam Hughes?

Sam Hughes is 34 years old (born Jun 28, 1992).

Where is Sam Hughes from?

Sam Hughes is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY