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.Strikeforce heads to Denver on Oct. 3
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 in the biggest blowout in UFC history, with judges scores of 30–27, 30–26 and, 30–23.
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.
Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC.com Awards 2005: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year
Mixed martial arts record
| Loss | align=center| 19–12 | Duane Ludwig | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce: Payback | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:01 | Denver, Colorado, United States
| Loss | align=center| 19–11 | Fabrício Camões | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:47 | Friant, California, United States
| Loss | align=center| 19–10 | Paul Daley | KO (elbow) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:12 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
| Loss | align=center| 19–9 | Cung Le | TKO (kick to the body) | Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 1:58 | San Jose, California, United States
| Win | align=center| 19–8 | Sam Jackson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EFX: Myth in Maplewood | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
| Loss | align=center| 18–8 | Forrest Petz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night 6 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| Win | align=center| 18–7 | Kenneth Allen | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFX: Fury | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 17–7 | Shannon Ritch | Submission (toe hold) | KOTC: The Return | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:29 | San Jacinto, California, United States
| Loss | align=center| 16–7 | Josh Burkman | KO (slam and elbows) | The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| Win | align=center| 16–6 | Duane Ludwig | KO (punches) | Ring of Fire 16 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:52 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
| Loss | align=center| 15–6 | Darin Brudigan | Submission (triangle armbar) | Ultimate Combat Sports 4 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 2:30 | Wisconsin, United States
| Win | align=center| 15–5 | Matt Brady | Submission (armbar) | ICC: Trials 2 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Minnesota, United States
| Loss | align=center| 14–5 | Akira Kikuchi | Submission (armbar) | Shooto: 3/4 in Kitazawa Town Hall | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:51 | Tokyo, Japan
| Loss | align=center| 14–4 | Manny Gamburyan | Decision (unanimous) | RSF: Shooto Challenge 2 | | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Belleville, Illinois, United States
| Win | align=center| 14–3 | Aaron Riley | Submission (armbar) | Shooto USA: Warrior Spirit: Evolution | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
| Win | align=center| 13–3 | Alex Gasson | Technical Submission (armbar) | ROF 9: Eruption | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 0:11 | Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States
| Win | align=center| 12–3 | DR Williams | Submission (armbar) | IFA: Explosion | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:07 | United States
| Win | align=center| 11–3 | Ryan Severson | Submission (armbar) | IFA: Clash of the Champions | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Owatonna, Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 10–3 | Tom Kirk | Submission (triangle choke) | ICC 2: Rebellion | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:58 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 9–3 | Brad Busho | Submission (armbar) | BRB: Bar Room Brawl | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | United States
| Win | align=center| 8–3 | Randy Zimmerman | Submission (triangle choke) | BRB: Bar Room Brawl | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:08 | United States
| Loss | align=center| 7–3 | Billy Rush | Submission (toe hold) | ICC 1: Retribution | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:09 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 7–2 | Chad Rockwite | DQ (illegal spiking) | MCS 4: Minnesota Combat Sports 4 | | align=center| 2 | align=center| N/A | Duluth, Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 6–2 | Mike Henery | KO (punch) | MCS 2: Minnesota Combat Sports 2 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:40 | Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 5–2 | John Henery | TKO (submission to punches) | MCS 1: Minnesota Combat Sports 1 | | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | Minnesota, United States
| Loss | align=center| 4–2 | Haythem Khalil | Submission (armbar) | UW: Amateurs | | align=center| N/A | align=center| N/A | Fridley, Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 4–1 | Joe Sheppard | TKO (punches) | UW: Ultimate Wrestling Minnesota | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:46 | Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 3–1 | Roger Stiner | Submission | UW: Caged Fights | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:18 | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
| Loss | align=center| 2–1 | Adrian Serrano | Submission (armbar) | UW: Caged Fights | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 0:40 | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 2–0 | Andy Pond | TKO (punches) | UW: St. Paul | | align=center| 2 | align=center| 4:30 | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
| Win | align=center| 1–0 | Jeff Kislowski | Submission (toe hold) | UW: Ultimate Fight Minnesota | | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:05 | Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
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