Andrew William Sanchez was born on April 8,1988 and is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division.
27 Facts About Andrew Sanchez
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Andrew Sanchez was a two-time national championship wrestler at McKendree University and was named the 2011 NAIA Wrestler of the Year.
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Andrew Sanchez graduated in 2011 with a degree in sociology.
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Andrew Sanchez was added as one of the 16 Light Heavyweight fighters invited to the cast The Ultimate Fighter 23.
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Andrew Sanchez won his entry fight against Phil Hawes via unanimous decision.
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Andrew Sanchez made his promotional debut on July 8,2016, at UFC The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale in the Light Heavyweight finals against Khalil Rountree.
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Andrew Sanchez next faced Trevor Smith in a middleweight bout on December 9,2016, at UFC Fight Night 102.
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Andrew Sanchez faced Anthony Smith on April 15,2017, at UFC on Fox 24.
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Andrew Sanchez lost the fight via knockout due to a combination of knee and punches in the third round.
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Andrew Sanchez faced Ryan Janes on December 1,2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.
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Andrew Sanchez lost the fight via TKO in the third round.
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Andrew Sanchez was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on August 25,2018, at UFC Fight Night 135.
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Andrew Sanchez faced promotional newcomer Marc-Andre Barriault on May 4,2019, at UFC Fight Night 151.
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Andrew Sanchez was scheduled to face David Branch on September 14,2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 16.
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However, it was reported that Andrew Sanchez was forced to pull from the event due to an eye infection, resulting in the cancellation of the bout.
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Andrew Sanchez was scheduled to face Zak Cummings on April 25,2020.
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Andrew Sanchez faced Wellington Turman on August 8,2020, at UFC Fight Night 174.
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Andrew Sanchez won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Andrew Sanchez was scheduled to face Andre Muniz on January 24,2021 at UFC 257.
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Andrew Sanchez lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
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Andrew Sanchez faced Bruno Silva on October 16,2021, at UFC Fight Night 195.
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Andrew Sanchez lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
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On October 28,2021, it was announced that Andrew Sanchez was no longer on the UFC roster.
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Andrew Sanchez faced Gabriel Checco on May 20,2022, at Eagle FC 47.
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Andrew Sanchez was scheduled to face Karl Albrektsson, replacing Ibragim Chuzhigaev on June 21,2024, at PFL 5.
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Subsequently, Andrew 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.
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Andrew Sanchez lost the fight via TKO in the third round.