Hector Sandoval

Hector Sandoval
Born	(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
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

• Tachi Palace Fights
  • TPF Flyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

19 matches	15 wins	4 losses
By knockout	4	2
By submission	2	2
By decision	9	0

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

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

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. 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. 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.
14. Treese, Tyler (10 May 2019). "Erick Sanchez, Hector Sandoval Impress at Combate Americas 'Stockton'". sherdog.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
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.

External links

• Hector Sandoval at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Hector Sandoval from Sherdog