Sam “The Caveman” Liera is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 14-11-0 pro MMA record. Liera most recently fought Roger Hunnell at BYB 11 on Saturday August 27, 2022. Sam Liera beat Roger Hunnell by KO/TKO at 1:17 of Round 1 in the division.
Sam Liera has 14 wins with a 93% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 5 by submission, 1 by decision.
Sam Liera is currently riding a 2 fight win streak.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13-11-0 | Paulo Thiago |
KO/TKO
R1 4:58
|
SMASH Global 9 | 2019-12-19 | Middleweight | SG |
| Win | 12-11-0 | Frank Schuman |
SUB
R2 4:12
|
KOTC | 2019-05-18 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 12-10-0 | Jeff Peterson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
KOTC | 2018-09-28 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 12-9-0 | Karen Darabedyan |
SUB
R2 1:46
|
LFA 13 | 2017-06-02 | Welterweight | LFA |
| Loss | 12-8-0 | Kevin Holland |
SUB
R2 4:23
|
KOTC | 2016-09-18 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 12-7-0 | Kevin Holland |
KO/TKO
R2 2:56
|
KOTC | 2016-03-05 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 11-7-0 | John Palaiologos |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
KOTC | 2015-08-29 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 10-7-0 | Preston Scharf |
KO/TKO
R1 1:55
|
KOTC | 2015-03-15 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 10-6-0 | Joshua Aveles |
KO/TKO
R2 3:48
|
KOTC | 2014-10-02 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 9-6-0 | Eric Steans Jr. |
KO/TKO
R2 4:06
|
KOTC | 2014-08-07 | Lightweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 9-5-0 | James Terry |
KO/TKO
R3 2:26
|
Arise FC 2 | 2013-11-30 | Welterweight | AFC |
| Win | 8-5-0 | Joe Condon |
SUB
R1 3:39
|
KOTC | 2013-10-31 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 8-4-0 | Josh Hinkle |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2013-08-17 | KOTC | |
| Loss | 8-3-0 | Joshua Aveles |
KO/TKO
R1 1:29
|
KOTC | 2013-02-07 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 7-3-0 | David Gomez |
KO/TKO
R1 4:42
|
KOTC | 2012-12-20 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 6-3-0 | Scott Catlin |
SUB
R2 1:16
|
KOTC | 2012-10-25 | KOTC | |
| Win | 5-3-0 | Marcus Mowers |
SUB
R1 3:10
|
KOTC | 2012-08-30 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 4-3-0 | Johnny Mercurio |
KO/TKO
R2 0:29
|
KOTC | 2012-04-26 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 4-2-0 | Hans Marrero |
KO/TKO
R1 1:19
|
Regional circuit | 2011-06-18 | ||
| Loss | 4-1-0 | Luke Stewart |
KO/TKO
R1 3:40
|
Strikeforce | 2007-09-29 | Welterweight | SF |
| Win | 3-1-0 | Josh Williams |
KO/TKO
R1 0:18
|
Regional circuit | 2007-08-03 | TC | |
| Loss | 3-0-0 | Rodrigo Botti |
KO/TKO
R3 4:29
|
DC Fight Night 2007 | 2007-05-12 | Middleweight | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Jay Martinez |
KO/TKO
R1 0:20
|
Regional circuit | 2006-10-07 | CXF | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Paul Jackson |
SUB
R2 1:45
|
Regional circuit | 2006-07-15 | CXF | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Kengo Ura |
KO/TKO
R2
|
Regional circuit | 2006-04-29 |
Liera made his professional debut against Kengo Ura on April 29, 2006, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Kengo Ura who carried a 5-4-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Sam Liera beat Kengo Ura by KO/TKO at of Round 2.
Liera's last win came against Paulo Thiago at SMASH Global 9 on Thursday December 19, 2019. Sam Liera beat Paulo Thiago by KO/TKO at 4:58 of Round 1.
Liera is not currently booked for any fights.
Liera's last loss came against Jeff Peterson at KOTC on Friday September 28, 2018. Sam Liera lost to Jeff Peterson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Liera has knocked out 8 opponents.
Liera has submitted 5 opponents.
Liera has been knocked out 7 times.
Liera has been submitted 2 times.
