Andrew Sanchez
Andrew Sanchez | |
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Born | Andrew William Sanchez April 8, 1988 Shiloh, Illinois, United States |
Other names | El Dirte |
Residence | Belleville, Illinois, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
Division | Middleweight Light Heavyweight |
Reach | 73[1] in (185 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
Team | Tristar Gym |
Years active | 2012–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 20 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 5 |
By decision | 2 |
University | McKendree University |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Andrew William Sanchez (born April 8, 1988)[2] is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2012, he has formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Resurrection Fighting Alliance.[1]
Background
Sanchez started training in various forms of martial arts as a teenager. He was a two-time national championship wrestler at McKendree University and was named the 2011 NAIA Wrestler of the Year. He graduated in 2011 with a degree in Sociology.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Sanchez began fighting professionally in 2012 where he compiled a record of 7–2 on the regional circuit.
The Ultimate Fighter
He was added as one of the 16 Light Heavyweight fighters invited to the cast The Ultimate Fighter 23.[3]
He won his entry fight against Phil Hawes via unanimous decision.[4] Next up, he defeated Myron Dennis via unanimous decision.[5]
In the semifinals, he defeated Eric Spicely by knockout in the first round.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sanchez made his promotional debut on July 8, 2016 at UFC The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale in the Light Heavyweight finals against Khalil Rountree.[7] He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision with the score card of (30-25, 30–25, 30–26).[8][9]
Sanchez next faced Trevor Smith in a middleweight bout on December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 102.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]
Sanchez faced Anthony Smith on April 15, 2017 at UFC on Fox 24.[12] He lost the fight via knockout due to a combination of knee and punches in the third round.[13]
Sanchez faced Ryan Janes on December 1, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[15]
Sanchez was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135.[16] However, Neto was removed from the bout on August 2 for undisclosed personal issues and replaced by Markus Perez.[17] Sanchez won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]
Sanchez faced promotional newcomer Marc-André Barriault on May 4, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 151.[19] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[20]
Sanchez was scheduled to face David Branch on September 14, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 16.[21] However, it was reported that Branch was forced to pull from the event due to injury and he was replaced by Marvin Vettori.[22] However, it was reported that Sanchez was forced to pull from the event due to an eye infection, resulting in the cancellation of the bout.[23] In turn, the pairing was left intact and eventually took place a month later at UFC on ESPN+ 19.[24] Sanchez lost the fight via unanimous decision.[25]
Sanchez was scheduled to face Zak Cummings on April 25, 2020.[26] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UFC president Dana White announced on April 9 that the event was indefinitely postponed.[27]
Sanchez faced Wellington Turman on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.[28] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[30]
Sanchez was scheduled to face André Muniz on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257.[31] In late December, Muniz withdrew due to an injury and he was replaced by Makhmud Muradov.[32] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[33]
Sanchez faced Bruno Silva on October 16, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 195.[34] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[35]
On October 28, 2021 it was announced that Sanchez was no longer on the UFC roster.[36]
Post UFC
Sanchez faced Gabriel Checco on May 20, 2022 at Eagle FC 47.[37] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[38]
Championships and accomplishments
Professional titles
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs Wellington Turman[30]
Mixed martial arts record
20 matches | 13 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 5 |
By submission | 2 | 0 |
By decision | 5 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 13–7 | Gabriel Checco | Decision (unanimous) | Eagle FC 47 | May 20, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
Loss | 12–7 | Bruno Silva | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont | October 16, 2021 | 3 | 2:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 12–6 | Makhmud Muradov | TKO (flying knee and punches) | UFC 257 | January 24, 2021 | 3 | 2:59 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Win | 12–5 | Wellington Turman | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik | August 8, 2020 | 1 | 4:14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 11–5 | Marvin Vettori | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson | October 12, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
Win | 11–4 | Marc-André Barriault | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | May 4, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
Win | 10–4 | Markus Perez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick | August 25, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
Loss | 9–4 | Ryan Janes | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale | December 1, 2017 | 3 | 0:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 9–3 | Anthony Smith | KO (head kick and punches) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis | April 9, 2017 | 3 | 3:52 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Trevor Smith | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov | December 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Albany, New York, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
Win | 8–2 | Khalil Rountree | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale | July 8, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won The Ultimate Fighter 23 Light Heavyweight Tournament. |
Win | 7–2 | John Poppie | TKO (spinning back fist and punches) | RFA 28 | August 7, 2015 | 3 | 1:53 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Won the vacant RFA Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 6–2 | Clinton Williams | TKO (punches) | RFA 26 | June 5, 2015 | 2 | 1:17 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 5–2 | Kevin Casey | KO (punches) | RFA 15 | June 6, 2014 | 1 | 2:30 | Los Angeles, California, United States | For the vacant RFA Middleweight Championship. |
Win | 5–1 | Miles Marshall | TKO (punches) | RFA 13 | March 7, 2014 | 2 | 1:25 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
Win | 4–1 | Todd Meredith | TKO (punches) | RFA 11 | November 22, 2013 | 1 | 1:51 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 3–1 | Dustin Jacoby | Decision (split) | Capital City Cage Wars: The Uprising | March 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Springfield, Illinois, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Thomas Jones | TKO (punches) | TTP: Tommy Tran Promotions | November 17, 2012 | 1 | 2:57 | Branson, Missouri, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Darryl Cobb | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FHMMA: Fight Hard MMA | August 18, 2012 | 1 | 4:33 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Edward Smith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CC 38: Cage Championships 38 | June 23, 2012 | 1 | 1:42 | Sullivan, Missouri, United States |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Andrew Sanchez". ufc.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ^ Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 8, 2020
- ^ Damon Martin (April 6, 2016). "Cast revealed for 'The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia'". foxsports.com. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ^ Mike Bohn (April 20, 2016). "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 23: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia'". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "'TUF 23' Recap: Episode 4". Sherdog. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Episode No. 10 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 23: Team Joanna vs. Team Claudia'". MMA Junkie. June 23, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Staff (July 6, 2016). "Friday's TUF 23 Finale lineup set with Rountree-Sanchez, Cooper-Suarez tourney finals". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "'El Dirte' Dominates Rountree, Win TUF 23 Final". MMAmania.com. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ "Andrew Sanchez suffocates Khalil Rountree in shutout victory | FOX Sports". FOX Sports. July 9, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ Staff (October 20, 2016). "'El Dirte' vs. 'Hot Sauce': Andrew Sanchez vs. Trevor Smith set for UFC Fight Night 102". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (December 9, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 102 results: Andrew Sanchez tags Trevor Smith early, earns clean sweep on cards". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 9, 2016.
- ^ Staff (February 11, 2017). "UFC heads to Kansas City for first time for UFC on FOX 24". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (April 15, 2017). "UFC on FOX 24 results: Anthony Smith turns tables on Andrew Sanchez late, wins by KO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (August 30, 2017). "Andrew Sanchez vs. Ryan Janes booked for 'TUF 26' Finale on Dec. 1". sherdog.com. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
- ^ "TUF 26 Finale results: Ryan Janes survives near finish, TKOs Andrew Sanchez in third". MMAjunkie. December 2, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "TUF 23 winnaar Andrew Sanchez treft Antonio Braga Neto tijdens UFC Lincoln". mmadna.nl. Retrieved May 4, 2018.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (August 2, 2018). "Markus Perez replaces Antonio Braga Neto against Andrew Sanchez at UFC Lincoln" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 135 results: Andrew Sanchez tops animated Markus Perez by decision". MMAjunkie. August 26, 2018. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
- ^ Jesse Holland (February 20, 2019). "UFC Ottawa official for May 4 on ESPN+". mmamania.com. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ^ Bitter, Shawn (May 4, 2019). "UFC Ottawa Results: Andrew Sanchez Earns Decision Win Over Marc-Andre Barriault". Cageside Press. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
- ^ "David Branch vs. Andrew Sanchez set for ESPN+ 16". MMA Junkie. June 13, 2019. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "David Branch haakt geblesseerd af voor gevecht tegen Andrew Sanchez tijdens UFC Vancouver". Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- ^ "Andrew Sanchez vs. Marvin Vettori pulled from UFC on ESPN+ 16 due to illness". MMA Junkie. September 11, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
- ^ Farah Hannoun (September 12, 2019). "Andrew Sanchez: Eye infection forced me off UFC Vancouver; Marvin Vettori fight rebooked". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 12, 2019.
- ^ Shillan, Keith (October 12, 2019). "UFC Tampa Results: Marvin Vettori Wins Grudge Match Against Andrew Sanchez". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ Alexander K. Lee (January 24, 2020). "Anthony Smith to fight Glover Teixeira in UFC Lincoln main event, four other fights added". mmafighting. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ^ Damon Martin (April 9, 2020). "UFC 249, upcoming events postponed due to coronavirus pandemic, Dana White promises 'Fight Island' will proceed". mmafighting.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ Marcelo Barone (June 18, 2020). "In search of his second UFC win, Wellington Turman faces Andrew Sanchez in August". sportv.globo.com. Retrieved June 18, 2020. (in Portuguese)
- ^ Evanoff, Josh (August 8, 2020). "UFC Vegas 6 Results: Andrew Sanchez Flatlines Wellington Turman". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ a b Ryan Galloway (August 9, 2020). "UFC Fight Night: Lewis Vs. Oleinik Bonuses". lowkickmma.com. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ DNA, MMA (November 19, 2020). "Drie nieuwe gevechten toegevoegd aan verschillende UFC evenementen". MMA DNA. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Richard Wagner (December 24, 2020). "Fight in the same event as McGregor! Who will the Czech/Uzbek oppose?". sport.tn.nova.cz. Retrieved December 24, 2020. (in Czech)
- ^ Anderson, Jay (January 23, 2021). "UFC 257 Results: Makhmud Muradov Shocks Andrew Sanchez for 14th Straight Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ DNA, MMA (August 25, 2021). "The Ultimate Fighter winnaar Andrew Sanchez treft Bruno Silva op 16 oktober". MMA DNA. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ Evanoff, Josh (October 16, 2021). "UFC Vegas 40 Results: Bruno Silva Completes Comeback, Stops Andrew Sanchez". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ Martin, Damon (October 28, 2021). "TUF 23 champion Andrew Sanchez released from the UFC". MMA Fighting. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Alexandre 'Capitão' encara ex-UFC em estreia no evento de Khabib Nurmagomedov". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). March 28, 2022. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ Al-Shatti, Shaun (May 20, 2022). "Eagle FC 47 results: Junior dos Santos injures shoulder, Hector Lombard vs. Thiago Silva ends in no contest". MMA Fighting. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Andrew". Sherdog. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
External links
- 1988 births
- Living people
- American male mixed martial artists
- Light heavyweight mixed martial artists
- Middleweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling
- Mixed martial artists from Illinois
- McKendree University alumni
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
- American male sport wrestlers
- Amateur wrestlers