Hector Sandoval

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Hector Sandoval
Born Hector Sandoval
(1986-07-19) July 19, 1986 (age 38)
Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico
Other names Kid Alex
Residence Sacramento, California
Nationality Mexican and American
Height 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight
Reach 64 in (163 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Sacramento, California
Team Team Alpha Male
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 15
By knockout 4
By submission 2
By decision 9
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Hector Sandoval (born July 19, 1986) is Mexican-American mixed martial artist, who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the flyweight division.

Background

Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, Sandoval moved to Ukiah, California as a child. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2006 at the age of 19.

Mixed martial arts career

Sandoval made his professional debut in July 2008. He compiled a record of 12 - 2 on the regional scene in California, including stints for Palace Fighting Championship and Tachi Palace Fights, before signing with the UFC on the heels of a four fight winning streak in June 2016.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Morales made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Wilson Reis on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201.[3] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[4]

Sandoval faced Fredy Serrano on December 17, 2016 at UFC on Fox 22.[5] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Sandoval faced Matt Schnell on April 22, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 108.[7] He won via knockout in the first round.[8]

Sandoval faced Dustin Ortiz on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 114.[9] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[10]

Sandoval was scheduled to face Jarred Brooks on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131.[11] However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jose Torres.[12]

It was reported in November 2018 that Sandoval was released from UFC.[13]

Post-UFC career

After being released from the UFC, Sandoval next faced Jorge Calvo Martin at Combate 37 on May 10, 2019. Sandoval won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Sandoval was expected to face John Moraga at ARES 2 on April 3, 2020.[15] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed until October 30, 2020.[16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–4 Jorge Calvo Martin Decision (unanimous) Combate 36: Sanchez vs. Velasco May 10, 2019 3 5:00 Stockton, California, United States
Loss 14–4 Dustin Ortiz KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno August 5, 2017 1 0:15 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 14–3 Matt Schnell KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov April 22, 2017 1 4:24 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 13–3 Fredy Serrano Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson December 17, 2016 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 12–3 Wilson Reis Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 201 July 30, 2016 1 1:49 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 12–2 Eloy Garza TKO (punches) Global Knockout 6 March 26, 2016 1 3:19 Jackson, California, United States Won the Global Knockout Flyweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Martin Sandoval Decision (unanimous) TPF 26: Brawl in the Hall February 18, 2016 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 10–2 Derrick Easterling Decision (unanimous) Conquer Fighting Championships November 21, 2015 3 5:00 Richmond, California, United States
Win 9–2 Oscar Ramirez TKO (punches) West Coast FC 13 February 28, 2015 2 0:41 Sacramento, California, United States Won the West Coast FC Flyweight Championship.
Loss 8–2 Willie Gates TKO (punches) TPF 21: All or Nothing November 6, 2014 1 1:23 Lemoore, California, United States Lost the TPF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Ryan Hollis Decision (unanimous) TPF 20: Night of Champions August 7, 2014 5 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States Won the vacant TPF Flyweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Benjamin Vinson Decision (unanimous) TPF 18: Martinez vs. Culley February 6, 2014 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 6–1 Robert Schepps Decision (unanimous) Rogue Fights 22 April 13, 2013 3 5:00 Redding, California, United States
Win 5–1 Andrew Vallarerez Submission (guillotine choke) Dragon House 13 February 2, 2013 1 0:50 Oakland, California, United States
Win 4–1 Taylor McCorriston Decision (unanimous) Impact MMA - Recognition December 10, 2011 3 5:00 Pleasanton, California, United States
Win 3–1 Bobby Escalante TKO (punches) UPC Unlimited 6 September 10, 2011 1 2:53 Turlock, California, United States
Win 2–1 Jordan Felix Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge - Warpath May 21, 2011 2 1:04 Placerville, California, United States
Win 1–1 Ronald Carillo Decision (unanimous) CCFC - El Reventon April 24, 2010 3 5:00 Santa Rosa, California, United States
Loss 0–1 Ulysses Gomez Submission (armbar) PFC 9: The Return July 18, 2008 1 0:51 Lemoore, California, United States

See also

References

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External links

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