Andrew Sanchez

"El Dirte"

MMA Record: 13-7-0
UFC Record: 5-5-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Andrew Sanchez "El Dirte" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Andrew Sanchez has 5 wins in the UFC. Andrew Sanchez lands an average of 4.3 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.55 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

10
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Andrew Sanchez, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 13 wins, 7 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the middleweight division at 185 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 1' with a reach of 74'. In the octagon, Sanchez has demonstrated a consistent fighting style, averaging 4.3 significant strikes per minute and maintaining a striking accuracy of 43%. However, he absorbs an average of 5.1 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 50%. His takedown attempts are frequent, averaging 2.55 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 36%. Throughout his UFC career, Sanchez has achieved notable victories, including a decisive win over Trevor Smith, whose ELO rating was 1024. His most recent fights have seen him compete in five bouts since May 2019. In May 2019, he won against Marc-Andre Barriault via unanimous decision (U-DEC). However, his next two fights ended in losses—first to Marvin Vettori also via U-DEC in October 2019, and then to Makhmud Muradov in January 2021 due to a knockout/technical knockout (KO/TKO) by punches. His most recent bout took place on October 16, 2021, where he suffered another KO/TKO loss against Bruno Silva.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1024

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
74'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Apr 08 1988
Age
37
Peak ELO
1034
ELO Rank
1062 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
193-95-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1018.5
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
999.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.3
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
43%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
5.1
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
50%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.55
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
36%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Andrew Sanchez Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2021-10-16 UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont Bruno Silva KO/TKO Punches 3 2:35 Loss
2021-01-23 UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor Makhmud Muradov KO/TKO Punches 3 2:59 Loss
2020-08-08 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik Wellington Turman KO/TKO Punch 1 4:14 Win
2019-10-12 UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson Marvin Vettori U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2019-05-04 UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy Marc-Andre Barriault U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2018-08-25 UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick Markus Perez U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2017-12-01 The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale Ryan Janes KO/TKO Punch 3 0:58 Loss
2017-04-15 UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis Anthony Smith KO/TKO Kick 3 3:52 Loss
2016-12-09 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov Trevor Smith U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2016-07-08 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale Khalil Rountree Jr. U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Andrew Sanchez ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
10 2021-10-16 Bruno Silva 1032 Loss -15 1003
9 2021-01-23 Makhmud Muradov 1035 Loss -16 1018
8 2020-08-08 Wellington Turman 1017 Win +21 1034
7 2019-10-12 Marvin Vettori 1038 Loss -16 1013
6 2019-05-04 Marc-Andre Barriault 1000 Win +15 1029
5 2018-08-25 Markus Perez 1006 Win +16 1014
4 2017-12-01 Ryan Janes 984 Loss -17 998
3 2017-04-15 Anthony Smith 1007 Loss -17 1015
2 2016-12-09 Trevor Smith 1024 Win +16 1032
1 2016-07-08 Khalil Rountree Jr. 1000 Win +16 1016

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