Andrew Sanchez

“El Dirte”

MiddleweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

14Wins

9Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLW

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Profile

Age: 38 (born April 8, 1988)
Born in: Shiloh
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Reach: 74"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 5-5
Title fights: 1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC5

KO/TKO 1
Decision 4

Losses in the UFC5

KO/TKO 4
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.3 top 17%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 5.1

Striking accuracy44%Better than 29% of middleweights

Strike defense51%Better than 33% of middleweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 2.55 top 20%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.0

Takedown accuracy37%Better than 44% of middleweights

Takedown defense100%Better than 98% of middleweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Sanchez last fought on October 16, 2021 (Loss vs Bruno Silva). Sanchez has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Andrew Sanchez

Andrew Sanchez "El Dirte" is a middleweight mixed martial artist, born in Shiloh, United States on April 8, 1988. At 6' 1", Sanchez has a 74" reach.

Sanchez has fought professionally since 2012, debuting with CC. A 7-2 record outside the UFC came first. Sanchez first fought in the UFC at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale in July 2016 and beat Khalil Rountree Jr. by decision. Across 10 fights in the UFC, Sanchez is 5-5.

Most of Sanchez's UFC wins (4 of 5) were decided by the judges. In the stats, Sanchez defends takedowns better than 98% of middleweights and lands more significant strikes per minute than 83% of middleweights.

Sanchez has never been submitted in the UFC. Before and outside the UFC, Sanchez fought in RFA (4-1) and PFL (1-2).

Sanchez's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont in October 2021, where Sanchez lost to Bruno Silva.

UFC fight history

L

Bruno Silva

KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R3 2:35

UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont

Oct 16, 2021

33Str 7TD 0KD
L

Makhmud Muradov

KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R3 2:59

UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor

Jan 23, 2021

48Str 0TD 0KD
W

Wellington Turman

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:14

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik

Aug 8, 2020

28Str 0TD 1KD
L

Marvin Vettori

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson

Oct 12, 2019

39Str 0TD 0KD
W

Marc-Andre Barriault

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy

May 4, 2019

72Str 2TD 0KD
W

Markus Perez

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick

Aug 25, 2018

73Str 0TD 0KD
L

Ryan Janes

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R3 0:58

The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale

Dec 1, 2017

96Str 3TD 2KD
L

Anthony Smith

KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R3 3:52

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis

Apr 15, 2017

63Str 4TD 0KD
W

Trevor Smith

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov

Dec 9, 2016

74Str 0TD 0KD
W

Khalil Rountree Jr. Title

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale

Jul 8, 2016

31Str 6TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Andrew Sanchez is 14-9 across 23 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on June 23, 2012 (CC). 13 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins14

KO/TKO 6
Submission 2
Decision 6

Pro losses9

KO/TKO 7
Decision 2

Finish rate: 57% of wins
Longest win streak: 4
Current streak: 2 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	5-5	2016
RFA	4-1	2013
PFL	1-2	2023
CC	1-0	2012
Capital City Cage Wars	0-1	2013
Eagle FC	1-0	2022
FHMMA	1-0	2012
TTP	1-0	2012

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Impa Kasanganay	TKO (punches), R3	PFL 10 (2025)	Aug 21, 2025
L	Sadibou Sy	TKO (punches), R3	PFL 5 (2024)	Jun 21, 2024
W	Taylor Johnson	Decision (split), R3	PFL 4 (2023)	Jun 8, 2023
W	Gabriel Checco	Decision (unanimous), R3	Eagle FC 47	May 20, 2022
L	Bruno Silva	TKO (punches), R3	UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont	Oct 16, 2021
L	Makhmud Muradov	TKO (flying knee and punches), R3	UFC 257	Jan 23, 2021
W	Wellington Turman	KO (punch), R1	UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik	Aug 8, 2020
L	Marvin Vettori	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson	Oct 12, 2019
W	Marc-André Barriault	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy	May 4, 2019
W	Markus Perez	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick	Aug 25, 2018
L	Ryan Janes	TKO (punches), R3	The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale	Dec 1, 2017
L	Anthony Smith	KO (head kick and punches), R3	UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis	Apr 15, 2017
W	Trevor Smith	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov	Dec 9, 2016
W	Khalil Rountree Jr.	Decision (unanimous), R3	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale	Jul 8, 2016
W	John Poppie	TKO (spinning back fist and punches), R3	RFA 28	Aug 7, 2015
W	Clinton Williams	TKO (punches), R2	RFA 26	Jun 5, 2015
L	Kevin Casey	KO (punches), R1	RFA 15	Jun 6, 2014
W	Miles Marshall	TKO (punches), R2	RFA 13	Mar 7, 2014
W	Todd Meredith	TKO (punches), R1	RFA 11	Nov 22, 2013
L	Dustin Jacoby	Decision (split), R3	Capital City Cage Wars: The Uprising	Mar 2, 2013
W	Thomas Jones	TKO (punches), R1	TTP: Tommy Tran Promotions	Nov 17, 2012
W	Darryl Cobb	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	FHMMA: Fight Hard MMA	Aug 18, 2012
W	Edward Smith	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	CC 38: Cage Championships 38	Jun 23, 2012

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Andrew Sanchez's record?

Andrew Sanchez's professional MMA record is 14 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Andrew Sanchez?

Andrew Sanchez is 38 years old, born on April 8, 1988.

How tall is Andrew Sanchez and what is their reach?

Andrew Sanchez stands 6' 1" with a 74" reach.

Who did Andrew Sanchez fight last?

Andrew Sanchez lost to Bruno Silva by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont on Oct 16, 2021.