Andrew Sanchez

"El Dirte"

14-10-0★ 1bonus

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 5-0Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Mikhail Rogozin · TKO · Oct 30, 2026

14-10-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Impa KasanganayTKO · R3 4:31

PFLPFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals·August 21, 2025

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Andrew Sanchez holds a professional MMA record of 14-10-0. Sanchez has won 14 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Sanchez lands 4.30 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 2.55 takedowns per 15 minutes. Sanchez also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: August 21, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Apr 8, 1988
Age: 38
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Shiloh, Illinois

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Career history

LOSS
vs Mikhail Rogozin
DF Uncaged· Oct 30, 2026· Middleweight· 14-10 vs 26-7
TKO
R1 · 0:57
LOSS
vs Impa Kasanganay
PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals· Aug 21, 2025· Middleweight· 14-9 vs 19-6
TKO
R3 · 4:31
LOSS
vs Sadibou Sy
PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 21, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 14-8 vs 17-8-2
TKO
R3 · 4:02
WIN
vs Taylor Johnson
PFL 4: Regular Season· Jun 8, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 9-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gabriel Checco
Eagle FC 47· May 20, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 12-7
UD
LOSS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont Viana· Oct 16, 2021· Middleweight· 12-7 vs 21-6
TKO
R3 · 2:35
LOSS
vs Makhmud Muradov
UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Middleweight· 12-6 vs 25-6
TKO
R3 · 2:59
WIN
vs Wellington Turman
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Oleinik· Aug 8, 2020· Middleweight· 12-5 vs 16-4
TKO
R1 · 4:14
POTN
LOSS
vs Marvin Vettori
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 12, 2019· Middleweight· 11-5 vs 14-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marc-Andre Barriault
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy· May 4, 2019· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Markus Perez
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Middleweight· 10-4 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ryan Janes
UFC Fight Night: Montano vs Modafferi· Dec 1, 2017· Middleweight· 9-4 vs 10-3
TKO
R3 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Anthony Smith
UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis· Apr 15, 2017· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 27-12
TKO
R3 · 3:52
WIN
vs Trevor Smith
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Abdurakhimov· Dec 9, 2016· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 13-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Ultimate Fighter 23 Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Poppie
RFA 28: Sanchez vs. Poppie· Aug 7, 2015· Middleweight· 7-2 vs 7-2
TKO
R3 · 1:53
WIN
vs Clinton Williams
RFA 26: Smith vs. Smith· Jun 5, 2015· Middleweight· 6-2 vs 6-2
TKO
R2 · 1:17
LOSS
vs Kevin Casey
RFA 15: Casey vs. Sanchez· Jun 6, 2014· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 8-3
TKO
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Miles Marshall
RFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero· Mar 7, 2014· Middleweight· 5-1 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 1:25
WIN
vs Todd Meredith
RFA 11: Manzanares vs. Makovsky· Nov 22, 2013· Middleweight· 4-1 vs 4-3
TKO
R1 · 1:51
LOSS
vs Dustin Jacoby
CCCW 8: The Uprising· Mar 2, 2013· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 9-3
SD
WIN
vs Thomas Jones
Missouri Regional· Nov 17, 2012· 3-0 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Darryl Cobb
Fight Hard MMA· Aug 18, 2012· 2-0 vs 6-5
SUB
WIN
vs Eddie Smith
Cage Championships MMA· Jun 23, 2012· 1-0 vs 5-6
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power57

Kick power69

Punch speed83

Kick speed61

Accuracy72

Takedowns98

Ground striking95

Submissions69

Chin76

Body strength90

Cardio90

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 14-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.92per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.59per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.36per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 5-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.30per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.10per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.55per 15 min

37% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Andrew Sanchez sits in the top 25.

All MMA

PFL

UFC

Bonus résumé

Andrew Sanchez has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1

★ POTNvs Wellington Turman · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs OleinikAug 8, 2020

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Andrew Sanchez earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1649▼7
Peak: 1750Dec 10, 2016
Rated fights: 24

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Frequently asked questions

When does Andrew Sanchez fight next?

Andrew Sanchez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Andrew Sanchez's record?

Andrew Sanchez's professional MMA record is 14-10-0.

Who is Andrew Sanchez fighting next?

Andrew Sanchez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Andrew Sanchez fight last?

Andrew Sanchez most recently fought Impa Kasanganay at PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals on Thursday, August 21, 2025, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Andrew Sanchez fight in?

Andrew Sanchez fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Andrew Sanchez have?

Andrew Sanchez has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Andrew Sanchez won?

Andrew Sanchez has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Andrew Sanchez?

Andrew Sanchez is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Andrew Sanchez weigh?

Andrew Sanchez weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Andrew Sanchez's reach?

Andrew Sanchez has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Andrew Sanchez?

Andrew Sanchez is 38 years old (born Apr 8, 1988).

Where is Andrew Sanchez from?

Andrew Sanchez is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY