Hector Sandoval
Other namesKid Alex
Birth dateJuly 19, 1986 (age 40)
Birth placeUruapan, Michoacán, Mexico
NationalityMexican and American
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Weight classFlyweight
Reach in64
Reach footnote[1]
Fighting out ofSacramento, California
TeamTeam Alpha Male
Years active2008–present
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Mma subwin2
Mma decwin9
Mma koloss2
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Hector Sandoval (born July 19, 1986) is a Mexican mixed martial artist, who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the flyweight division. At 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m), he is the shortest male fighter in the history of the UFC.

Background

Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, Sandoval moved to San Jose, California, as a child. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2006 at the age of 19.[citation needed]

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

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hector Sandoval - Official UFC Profile". UFC. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  2. ^ Zane Simon (2016-07-19). "Welcome to the UFC Hector Sandoval". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  3. ^ Dana Becker (2016-07-18). "Team Alpha Male's Hector Sandoval Takes On Wilson Reis At UFC 201". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  4. ^ Steven Marrocco (2016-07-30). "UFC 201 results: No title fight, so Wilson Reis makes quick statement by tapping Hector Sandoval". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  5. ^ Danny Segura (2016-10-27). "Fredy Serrano vs. Hector Sandoval added to UFC on Fox 22". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  6. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2016-12-17). "UFC on FOX 22 results: Hector Sandoval outpoints Fredy Serrano for first UFC win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
  7. ^ Dale Jordan (2017-03-08). "Official fight card lineup set for UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville, Tennessee". mmamad.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2017. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
  8. ^ Steven Marrocco (2017-04-22). "UFC Fight Night 108 results: Risky Hector Sandoval finishes Matt Schnell with hammerfists". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-22.
  9. ^ Staff (2017-05-31). "Dustin Ortiz vs. Hector Sandoval set for UFC Fight Night 114 in Mexico City". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  10. ^ "UFC Fight Night 114 results: Dustin Ortiz KOs Hector Sandoval in 15 seconds for fastest flyweight win". MMAjunkie. 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2017-08-06.
  11. ^ "Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy among three fights added to UFC's debut in Utica, N.Y.". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-24. Retrieved 2018-02-24.
  12. ^ Ariel Helwani (2018-05-22). "Titan FC double champ Jose Torres signs with UFC, will debut in Utica". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  13. ^ "UFC Fight Announcements: Injury Shakeups, Late Replacements, More". www.flocombat.com. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-05.
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  15. ^ Carroll, Peter (2020-01-28). "Nordine Taleb, John Moraga set for debuts at ARES 2 in Brussels on April 3". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  16. ^ Michael Fiedel (March 6, 2020). "Upstart ARES FC promotion postpones second event due to coronavirus". thebodylockmma.com.