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Sam Liera

W2
12-10-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 42/--
Win %
55%
SLpM
0.8
Str Acc
60%
Str Def
51%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
66%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
93%

At a Glance

0.8
SLpM
60%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
93%
Finish %
51%
Str Def
Sam Liera is a mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 12-10-0, the fighter owns a 55% win rate across 22 pro contests, with a 93% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 60% striking accuracy.
Career Arc
24 fightspeak +14 · current +14

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 14 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 90 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 56 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 57 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME14ACCURACY90KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE56SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY57ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 60% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 51% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 66% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
0.82-2.60 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
7.36+4.18 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (7.36)Landed (0.82)
0
-6.54

Wins by Method

93%Finish
KO/TKO857%
Submission536%
Decision17%
12 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (12)
8 KO
5 SUB
1 DEC
Losses (10)
10 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
W
Sub
W
Dec
W
KO
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 24
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.8 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 24 pre-UFC
24 fights14W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WUnknown
SMASH GlobalSMASH Global 9
Dec 19, 2019KTKO14:58
WIN
Method
TKO
Punches
Round
1
of 3
Time
4:58
Division
Middleweight
SMASH Global 9
2019-12-19
WFrank Schuman
KOTC: River WarsKOTC: River Wars
May 18, 2019SSUB24:12
?Jeff Peterson
KOTC: Full SpeedKOTC: Full Speed
Sep 28, 2018DDECSplit
?Unknown
LFALFA 13: Millender vs. Holland
Jun 2, 2017SSUB21:46
?Kevin Holland
KOTC: Martial LawKOTC: Martial Law
Sep 18, 2016SSUB24:23
?Kevin Holland
KOTC: Night of ChampionsKOTC: Night of Champions
Mar 5, 2016KTKO22:56
WJohn Palaiologos
KOTC: Bitter RivalsKOTC: Bitter Rivals
Aug 29, 2015DDECUnanimous
WPreston Scharf
KOTC: Coming HomeKOTC: Coming Home
Mar 15, 2015KTKO11:55
?Joshua Aveles
KOTC: Battle for the BeltKOTC: Battle for the Belt
Oct 2, 2014KTKO23:48
WEric Steans Jr.
KOTC: Point of ImpactKOTC: Point of Impact
Aug 7, 2014KTKO24:06
?Unknown
Arise FCArise FC 2
Nov 30, 2013KTKO32:26
WJoe Condon
KOTC: TerrifiedKOTC: Terrified
Oct 31, 2013SSUB13:39
?Josh Hinkle
Aug 17, 2013DDEC
?Joshua Aveles
KOTC: RestitutionKOTC: Restitution
Feb 7, 2013KTKO11:29
WDavid Gomez
KOTC: VigilanteKOTC: Vigilante
Dec 20, 2012KTKO14:42
WScott Catlin
KOTC: Gun ShowKOTC: Gun Show
Oct 25, 2012SSUB21:16
WMarcus Mowers
KOTC: MercenariesKOTC: Mercenaries
Aug 30, 2012SSUB13:10
WJohnny Mercurio
KOTC: HardcoreKOTC: Hardcore
Apr 26, 2012KTKO20:29
?Hans Marrero
Jun 18, 2011KTKO
WUnknown
Aug 3, 2007KTKO
?Rodrigo Botti
DC Fight NightDC Fight Night 2007
May 12, 2007KTKO34:29
WJay Martinez
Oct 7, 2006KTKO
WUnknown
Jul 15, 2006SSUB
WKengo Ura
Apr 29, 2006KTKO