Jason Sampson
{{short description|American mixed martial artist}}
{{about||the Irish hurler|Jason Sampson (hurler)|the American football coach|Jason Simpson}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
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| other_names = Wild Thing
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|2|21}}
| birth_place = Dallas, Texas, United States
| residence = Dallas, Texas, United States
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=8}}
| weight = {{convert|135|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Flyweight
Bantamweight (formerly)
| reach = {{convert|66.0|in|cm|abbr=on}}
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| fighting_out_of = Dallas, Texas, United States
| team = Octagon MMA and Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu
| rank = 2nd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
| years_active = 2009–present
| mma_kowin = 3
| mma_subwin = 7
| mma_decwin = 2
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Jason Sampson (born February 21, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of Legacy FC. A professional competitor since 2009, Sampson has previously competed in Bellator and Shark Fights.
Background
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Sampson, along with his two brothers, competed in wrestling. Sampson began wrestling at the age of 12 and wrestled at MacArthur High School. Sampson was talented, earning three state titles, and continued his wrestling career at The Apprentice School in Newport News, Virginia, where he earned NCWA {{cite web|url=http://www.gobuilders.com/sports/wrest/career_records/alltimencwaall-americans|title=Apprentice School}}All-American honors. Sampson was involved in a freak accident during his collegiate career in which his opponent broke his neck and became paralyzed, despite Sampson using a legal move. Sampson was heavily affected by the incident and the school received a lawsuit, which was later dismissed. Sampson then began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu before transitioning into mixed martial arts.{{Cite web|url=http://taylorhooton.org/jason-sampson/|title = Jason Sampson – Taylor Hooton Foundation}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/MP/20020423/SPORTS/304239984|title = Sports activist to be honored|date = 18 March 2008}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
After going 9–1 as an amateur, Sampson made his professional debut on November 28, 2009, winning via submission in the first round. Sampson would then compile a record of 8–1 before making his Bellator debut.
=Bellator=
Sampson made his Bellator debut against Jeremy Myers on March 16, 2012 at Bellator 61. Sampson won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/03/bellator-61-results|title=Bellator 61 results: Middleweights Falcao, Vasilevsky, Santos, Rogers advance|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=March 17, 2012}}
Sampson faced Chris Pham on January 24, 2013 at Bellator 86. He won the fight via armbar submission in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-86-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-49273#chris-pham-jason-sampson|title=Jason Sampson vs. Chris Pham|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=January 24, 2013}}
Sampson faced Danny Sykora at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/bellator-128-dantas-vs-warren-live-results|title=Bellator 128 results: Warren grinds past Dantas to unify bantamweight titles|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=October 10, 2014}}
=Legacy Fighting Championship=
Sampson made his flyweight debut against former UFC competitor Joseph Sandoval at Legacy FC 38 on February 13, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/legacy-fc-38s-jason-sampson-looking-to-parlay-drop-to-flyweight-into-a-shot-at-the-ufc|title=Legacy FC 38's Jason Sampson looking to parlay drop to flyweight into shot at UFC|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=February 12, 2015}} He won the fight via TKO due to punches in the first round.
Mixed martial arts record
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| sub-wins= 7
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| dec-wins= 2
| dec-losses= 1
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–1
| Joseph Sandoval
| TKO (punches)
| Legacy FC 38
| {{dts|2015|February|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:36
| Allen, Texas, United States
| {{small|Flyweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–1
| Danny Sykora
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|October|10}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–1
| Chris Pham
| Submission (armbar)
| {{dts|2013|January|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:55
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–1
| Jeremy Myers
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2012|March|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:25
| Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (140 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–1
| Joshua Montoya
| Decision (split)
| Fight Game: Premier Event
| {{dts|2011|December|2}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Frisco, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–0
| Joshua Montoya
| Submission (armbar)
| MMA Fight Pit: Genesis
| {{dts|2011|August|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:38
| Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–0
| Randy Villarreal
| TKO (punches)
| Undisputed MMA 1
| {{dts|2011|June|18}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:14
| Amarillo, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–0
| Erik Perez
| Decision (split)
| STFC 12: Tuff Enough
| {{dts|2010|September|3}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:00
| Mcallen, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Shane Howell
| Submission
| Bricktown Brawl 5
| {{dts|2010|June|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:14
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Jeremiah Castillo
| TKO (punches)
| Shark Fights 11: Humes vs Buentello
| {{dts|2010|May|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:33
| Odessa, Texas, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Jeremy Valderaz
| Submission (armbar)
| Shark Fights 9: Phillips vs Evans
| {{dts|2010|March|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:50
| Amarillo, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Larry Garcia
| Submission (armbar)
| KOK 8: The Uprising
| {{dts|2010|February|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:03
| Austin, Texas, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Nate Garza
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| SWC 9: Redemption
| {{dts|2009|November|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:25
| Frisco, Texas, United States
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
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Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu