Hector Sandoval (born July 19, 1986) is a Mexican mixed martial artist, who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the flyweight division. At 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m), he is the shortest male fighter in the history of the UFC.
Background
Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, Sandoval moved to San Jose, California, as a child. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2006 at the age of 19.[citation needed]
Mixed martial arts career
Sandoval made his professional debut in July 2008. He compiled a record of 12–2 on the regional scene in California, including stints for Palace Fighting Championship and Tachi Palace Fights, before signing with the UFC on the heels of a four fight winning streak in June 2016.[2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Morales made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Wilson Reis on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201.[3] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[4]
Sandoval faced Fredy Serrano on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22.[5] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]
Sandoval faced Matt Schnell on April 22, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 108.[7] He won via knockout in the first round.[8]
Sandoval faced Dustin Ortiz on August 5, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 114.[9] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[10]
Sandoval was scheduled to face Jarred Brooks on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131.[11] However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jose Torres.[12]
It was reported in November 2018 that Sandoval was released from UFC.[13]
Post-UFC career
After being released from the UFC, Sandoval next faced Jorge Calvo Martin at Combate 37 on May 10, 2019. Sandoval won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Sandoval was expected to face John Moraga at ARES 2 on April 3, 2020.[15] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed until October 30, 2020.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
- Tachi Palace Fights
- TPF Flyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 19 matches | 15 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 15–4 | Jorge Calvo Martin | Decision (unanimous) | Combate 36: Sanchez vs. Velasco | May 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Dustin Ortiz | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno | August 5, 2017 | 1 | 0:15 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 14–3 | Matt Schnell | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov | April 22, 2017 | 1 | 4:24 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 | Fredy Serrano | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | December 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Wilson Reis | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 201 | July 30, 2016 | 1 | 1:49 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Eloy Garza | TKO (punches) | Global Knockout 6 | March 26, 2016 | 1 | 3:19 | Jackson, California, United States | Won the Global Knockout Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–2 | Martin Sandoval | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 26: Brawl in the Hall | February 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Derrick Easterling | Decision (unanimous) | Conquer Fighting Championships | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Richmond, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Oscar Ramirez | TKO (punches) | West Coast FC 13 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 0:41 | Sacramento, California, United States | Won the West Coast FC Flyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 8–2 | Willie Gates | TKO (punches) | TPF 21: All or Nothing | November 6, 2014 | 1 | 1:23 | Lemoore, California, United States | Lost the TPF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Ryan Hollis | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 20: Night of Champions | August 7, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won the vacant TPF Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Benjamin Vinson | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 18: Martinez vs. Culley | February 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Robert Schepps | Decision (unanimous) | Rogue Fights 22 | April 13, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Redding, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Andrew Vallarerez | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dragon House 13 | February 2, 2013 | 1 | 0:50 | Oakland, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Taylor McCorriston | Decision (unanimous) | Impact MMA - Recognition | December 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Pleasanton, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Bobby Escalante | TKO (punches) | UPC Unlimited 6 | September 10, 2011 | 1 | 2:53 | Turlock, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Jordan Felix | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge - Warpath | May 21, 2011 | 2 | 1:04 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Ronald Carillo | Decision (unanimous) | CCFC - El Reventon | April 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Santa Rosa, California, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Ulysses Gomez | Submission (armbar) | PFC 9: The Return | July 18, 2008 | 1 | 0:51 | Lemoore, California, United States |
See also
References
- ^ "Hector Sandoval - Official UFC Profile". UFC. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ Zane Simon (2016-07-19). "Welcome to the UFC Hector Sandoval". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ Dana Becker (2016-07-18). "Team Alpha Male's Hector Sandoval Takes On Wilson Reis At UFC 201". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2016-07-30). "UFC 201 results: No title fight, so Wilson Reis makes quick statement by tapping Hector Sandoval". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
- ^ Danny Segura (2016-10-27). "Fredy Serrano vs. Hector Sandoval added to UFC on Fox 22". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2016-12-17). "UFC on FOX 22 results: Hector Sandoval outpoints Fredy Serrano for first UFC win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ Dale Jordan (2017-03-08). "Official fight card lineup set for UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville, Tennessee". mmamad.com. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2017-04-22). "UFC Fight Night 108 results: Risky Hector Sandoval finishes Matt Schnell with hammerfists". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-22.
- ^ Staff (2017-05-31). "Dustin Ortiz vs. Hector Sandoval set for UFC Fight Night 114 in Mexico City". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 114 results: Dustin Ortiz KOs Hector Sandoval in 15 seconds for fastest flyweight win". MMAjunkie. 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
- ^ "Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy among three fights added to UFC's debut in Utica, N.Y." MMAjunkie. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
- ^ Ariel Helwani (2018-05-22). "Titan FC double champ Jose Torres signs with UFC, will debut in Utica". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
- ^ "UFC Fight Announcements: Injury Shakeups, Late Replacements, More". www.flocombat.com. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
- ^ Treese, Tyler (10 May 2019). "Erick Sanchez, Hector Sandoval Impress at Combate Americas 'Stockton'". sherdog.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ Carroll, Peter (2020-01-28). "Nordine Taleb, John Moraga set for debuts at ARES 2 in Brussels on April 3". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ Michael Fiedel (March 6, 2020). "Upstart ARES FC promotion postpones second event due to coronavirus". thebodylockmma.com.
