Английская Википедия:Andrew Sanchez

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Andrew William Sanchez (born April 8, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional competitor since 2012, he has formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

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.

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.

He won his entry fight against Phil Hawes via unanimous decision. Next up, he defeated Myron Dennis via unanimous decision.

In the semifinals, he defeated Eric Spicely by knockout in the first round.

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. He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision with the score card of (30-25, 30–25, 30–26).

Sanchez next faced Trevor Smith in a middleweight bout on December 9, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 102. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Sanchez faced Anthony Smith on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24. He lost the fight via knockout due to a combination of knee and punches in the third round.

Sanchez faced Ryan Janes on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

Sanchez was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. However, Neto was removed from the bout on August 2 for undisclosed personal issues and replaced by Markus Perez. Sanchez won the fight via unanimous decision.

Sanchez faced promotional newcomer Marc-André Barriault on May 4, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 151. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Sanchez was scheduled to face David Branch on September 14, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 16. However, it was reported that Branch was forced to pull from the event due to injury and he was replaced by Marvin Vettori. 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. In turn, the pairing was left intact and eventually took place a month later at UFC on ESPN+ 19. Sanchez lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Sanchez was scheduled to face Zak Cummings on April 25, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UFC president Dana White announced on April 9 that the event was indefinitely postponed.

Sanchez faced Wellington Turman on August 8, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 174. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Sanchez was scheduled to face André Muniz on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257. In late December, Muniz withdrew due to an injury and he was replaced by Makhmud Muradov. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.

Sanchez faced Bruno Silva on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.

On October 28, 2021, it was announced that Sanchez was no longer on the UFC roster.

Post UFC

Sanchez faced Gabriel Checco on May 20, 2022, at Eagle FC 47. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Professional Fighters League

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

Championships and accomplishments

Professional titles

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Performance of the Night (One time) Шаблон:Small

Mixed martial arts record

Шаблон:MMArecordbox Шаблон:MMA record start |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|14–7 |Taylor Johnson |Decision (split) |PFL 4 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|13–7 |Gabriel Checco |Decision (unanimous) |Eagle FC 47 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Miami, Florida, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|12–7 |Bruno Silva |TKO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|2:35 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|12–6 |Makhmud Muradov |TKO (flying knee and punches) |UFC 257 |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|2:59 |Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|12–5 |Wellington Turman |KO (punch) |UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|4:14 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|11–5 |Marvin Vettori |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Tampa, Florida, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|11–4 |Marc-André Barriault |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|10–4 |Markus Perez |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|9–4 |Ryan Janes |TKO (punches) |The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|0:59 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Шаблон:No2Loss |align=center|9–3 |Anthony Smith |KO (head kick and punches) |UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|3:52 |Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|9–2 |Trevor Smith |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Albany, New York, United States |Шаблон:Small |- |Шаблон:Yes2Win |align=center|8–2 |Khalil Rountree |Decision (unanimous) |The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale |Шаблон:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Шаблон:Small |- | Шаблон:Yes2Win | align=center| 7–2 | John Poppie | TKO (spinning back fist and punches) | RFA 28 | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 1:53 |St. Louis, Missouri, United States |Шаблон:Small |- | Шаблон:Yes2Win | align=center| 6–2 | Clinton Williams | TKO (punches) | RFA 26 | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:17 |Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |- | Шаблон:No2Loss | align=center| 5–2 | Kevin Casey | KO (punches) | RFA 15 | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:30 |Los Angeles, California, United States |Шаблон:Small |- | Шаблон:Yes2Win | align=center| 5–1 | Miles Marshall | TKO (punches) | RFA 13 | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:25 |Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |- | Шаблон:Yes2Win | align=center| 4–1 | Todd Meredith | TKO (punches) | RFA 11 | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:51 |Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |- | Шаблон:No2Loss | align=center| 3–1 | Dustin Jacoby | Decision (split) | Capital City Cage Wars: The Uprising | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 |Springfield, Illinois, United States | |- | Шаблон:Yes2Win | align=center| 3–0 | Thomas Jones | TKO (punches) | TTP: Tommy Tran Promotions | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 2:57 |Branson, Missouri, United States | |- | Шаблон:Yes2Win | align=center| 2–0 | Darryl Cobb | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FHMMA: Fight Hard MMA | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:33 |St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |- | Шаблон:Yes2Win | align=center| 1–0 | Edward Smith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CC 38: Cage Championships 38 | Шаблон:Dts | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:42 |Sullivan, Missouri, United States | Шаблон:End

See also

• List of current PFL fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

External links

• Шаблон:UFC
• Шаблон:Sherdog