Introduction
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19–12 | Duane Ludwig | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce: Payback | October 3, 2008 | 1 | 2:01 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 19–11 | Fabrício Camões | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 | August 15, 2008 | 1 | 0:47 | Friant, California, United States | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 (injury) | Ultimate Combat Sports 4 | August 20, 2004 | 2 | 3:00 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Submission (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 | |
| 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 |