Sam Kristen Hughes[5] (born June 28, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who is currently competing in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
[6] At Wofford College for her undergraduate studies in accounting and finance, she ran track and field and cross country at NCAA Division I level.
[4] She continued competing in track when she made the move to the University of South Carolina to pursue her masters in Sports Management.
[2] Making her MMA debut at COGA 62 Supreme Showdown 4, she defeated Kayla Frajman via rear-naked choke in the first round.
[11] Replacing Angela Hill who tested positive for COVID-19, Hughes signed with the UFC and faced Tecia Torres.
[14] Hughes, as a replacement for Hannah Cifers, was expected to face Emily Whitmire on February 27, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs.
[20] Hughes was scheduled to face Lupita Godinez on October 9, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs.
[22] Hughes, as a replacement for Jessica Penne, faced Luana Pinheiro on November 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs.