Sam Patterson

Sam Patterson, a 28-year-old English fighter with a 14-3-1 record, competes at welterweight as an orthodox stance striker with notable submission credentials. Patterson averages 2.62 strikes landed per minute with 37% striking accuracy while absorbing 3.06 strikes per minute and defending 50% of incoming strikes, indicating a measured offensive approach paired with solid defensive fundamentals.

His submission average of 1.6 per 15 minutes reflects a genuine grappling threat, evidenced by recent submission victories over Vinicius Cenci in September 2022 and Yohan Lainesse in January 2024, both finished in the opening round. Patterson demonstrated finishing power with a first-round KO/TKO of Danny Barlow in March 2025 and Trey Waters in September 2025, though his 50% takedown accuracy and 33% takedown defense suggest vulnerability in extended grappling exchanges.

Recent setbacks include a first-round knockout loss to Yanal Ashmouz in March 2023 and a unanimous decision defeat to Michael Page in March 2026, exposing inconsistency against elite competition. With a 5-2 record across his last seven fights, Patterson remains a streaky competitor capable of finishing opponents but requiring refined consistency against top-tier welterweight contenders.