Hector Sandoval Explained

Hector Sandoval
Other Names:Kid Alex
Birth Date:19 July 1986
Birth Place:Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico
Residence:Sacramento, California
Nationality:Mexican and American
Weight:125lb
Reach In:64
Reach Footnote:[1]
Fighting Out Of:Sacramento, California
Team:Team Alpha Male
Years Active:2008–present
Mma Kowin:4
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:9
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Subloss:2
Sherdog:35409

Hector Sandoval (born July 19, 1986) is 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.

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||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Stockton, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|14–4|Dustin Ortiz|KO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:15|Mexico City, Mexico||-|Win|align=center|14–3|Matt Schnell|KO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:24|Nashville, Tennessee, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–3 |Fredy Serrano|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Sacramento, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center|12–3|Wilson Reis|Submission (rear-naked choke)|UFC 201||align=center|1|align=center|1:49|Atlanta, Georgia, United States||-|Win|align=center| 12–2|Eloy Garza|TKO (punches)|Global Knockout 6||align=center| 1|align=center| 3:19|Jackson, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 11–2|Martin Sandoval|Decision (unanimous)|TPF 26: Brawl in the Hall||align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Lemoore, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 10–2|Derrick Easterling|Decision (unanimous)|Conquer Fighting Championships||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Richmond, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 9–2|Oscar Ramirez|TKO (punches)|West Coast FC 13||align=center|2|align=center|0:41|Sacramento, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 8–2|Willie Gates|TKO (punches)|TPF 21: All or Nothing||align=center|1|align=center|1:23|Lemoore, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 8–1|Ryan Hollis|Decision (unanimous)|TPF 20: Night of Champions||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Lemoore, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 7–1|Benjamin Vinson|Decision (unanimous)|TPF 18: Martinez vs. Culley||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Lemoore, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 6–1|Robert Schepps|Decision (unanimous)|Rogue Fights 22||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Redding, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 5–1|Andrew Vallarerez|Submission (guillotine choke)|Dragon House 13||align=center|1|align=center|0:50|Oakland, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 4–1|Taylor McCorriston|Decision (unanimous)|Impact MMA - Recognition||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Pleasanton, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 3–1|Bobby Escalante|TKO (punches)|UPC Unlimited 6||align=center|1|align=center|2:53|Turlock, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 2–1|Jordan Felix|Submission (armbar)|Gladiator Challenge - Warpath||align=center|2|align=center|1:04|Placerville, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 1–1|Ronald Carillo|Decision (unanimous)|CCFC - El Reventon||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||align=center|1|align=center|0:51|Lemoore, California, United States||-

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hector Sandoval - Official UFC Profile. UFC.com. June 1, 2017.
  2. Web site: Welcome to the UFC Hector Sandoval. bloodyelbow.com. Zane Simon. 2016-07-19. 2016-07-19.
  3. News: Team Alpha Male's Hector Sandoval Takes On Wilson Reis At UFC 201. mmanews.com. Dana Becker. 2016-07-18. 2016-07-18.
  4. Web site: UFC 201 results: No title fight, so Wilson Reis makes quick statement by tapping Hector Sandoval. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. 2016-07-30. 2016-07-30.
  5. Web site: Fredy Serrano vs. Hector Sandoval added to UFC on Fox 22. mmafighting.com. Danny Segura. 2016-10-27. 2016-10-27.
  6. Web site: UFC on FOX 22 results: Hector Sandoval outpoints Fredy Serrano for first UFC win. Ben Fowlkes. mmajunkie.com. 2016-12-17. 2016-12-17.
  7. Web site: Official fight card lineup set for UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville, Tennessee. Dale Jordan. mmamad.com. 2017-03-08. 2017-03-08.
  8. Web site: UFC Fight Night 108 results: Risky Hector Sandoval finishes Matt Schnell with hammerfists. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. 2017-04-22. 2017-04-22.
  9. Web site: Dustin Ortiz vs. Hector Sandoval set for UFC Fight Night 114 in Mexico City. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2017-05-31. 2017-05-31.
  10. News: UFC Fight Night 114 results: Dustin Ortiz KOs Hector Sandoval in 15 seconds for fastest flyweight win. 2017-08-06. MMAjunkie. 2017-08-06.
  11. News: Sijara Eubanks vs. Lauren Murphy among three fights added to UFC's debut in Utica, N.Y.. 2018-02-24. MMAjunkie. 2018-02-24.
  12. News: Titan FC double champ Jose Torres signs with UFC, will debut in Utica. mmafighting.com. Ariel Helwani. 2018-05-22. 2018-05-22.
  13. Web site: UFC Fight Announcements: Injury Shakeups, Late Replacements, More. www.flocombat.com. 19 November 2018 . 2018-12-05.
  14. Web site: Treese . Tyler . Erick Sanchez, Hector Sandoval Impress at Combate Americas 'Stockton' . sherdog.com . 12 April 2022 . 10 May 2019.
  15. Web site: Nordine Taleb, John Moraga set for debuts at ARES 2 in Brussels on April 3. Carroll. Peter. 2020-01-28. MMA Fighting. en. 2020-01-29.
  16. Web site: Upstart ARES FC promotion postpones second event due to coronavirus. March 6, 2020. thebodylockmma.com. Michael Fiedel.

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