Andrew William Sanchez (born April 8, 1988)[2] is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2012, he has formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Professional Fighters League (PFL), 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] Sanchez lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[33]

Sanchez faced Bruno Silva on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195.[34] Sanchez 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]

Professional Fighters League

Stepping in for a suspended fighter, Sanchez entered the 2023 season against Taylor Johnson on June 8, 2023 at PFL 4.[39] He won the fight via split decision.[40]

Sanchez was scheduled to face Karl Albrektsson, replacing Ibragim Chuzhigaev on June 21, 2024, at PFL 5.[41] Subsequently, Sanchez stepped in to face 2022 PFL welterweight winner Sadibou Sy after Tom Breese withdrew at the last minute and the bout against Albrektsson was cancelled.[42] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[43]

Championships and accomplishments

Professional titles

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches 14 wins 8 losses
By knockout 6 6
By submission 2 0
By decision 6 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 14–8 Sadibou Sy TKO (punches) PFL 5 (2024) June 21, 2024 3 4:02 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 14–7 Taylor Johnson Decision (split) PFL 4 (2023) June 8, 2023 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Johnson was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal knee.
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

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Eric Spicely KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia March 1, 2016 1 0:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 23 Semifinal round.
Win 2–0 Myron Dennis Decision (unanimous) February 9, 2016 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter 23 Quarterfinal round.
Win 1–0 Phil Hawes Decision (unanimous) January 26, 2016 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter 23 Elimination round

See also

References

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