| Last Fight: | Kevin Lee |
| Age: | 42 |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Nick Name: | "The Nightmare" |
| Nationality: | United States |
| Association: | Jackson-Wink MMA |
| Residence | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Team | Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2002–2007, 2010–2019) |
| Rank | Black belt in Gaidojutsu Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roberto Tussa |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| University |
| W / L | Opponent | Event/Date | Method | Referee | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| loss | Kevin Lee | EFC 46 - Eagle FC 46: Lee vs. Sanchez Mar/11/2022 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Alan Abeles | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Jake Matthews | UFC 253 - Adesanya vs. Costa Sep/26/2020 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Jason Herzog | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Michel Pereira | UFC Fight Night 167 - Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 Feb/15/2020 |
Disqualification (Illegal Knee) | Jason Herzog | 3 | 3:09 |
| loss | Michael Chiesa | UFC 239 - Jones vs. Santos Jul/06/2019 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Mark Smith | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Mickey Gall | UFC 235 - Jones vs. Smith Mar/02/2019 |
TKO (Punches) | Marc Goddard | 2 | 4:13 |
| win | Craig White | UFC 228 - Woodley vs. Till Sep/08/2018 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Kerry Hatley | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Matt Brown | UFC Fight Night 120 - Poirier vs. Pettis Nov/11/2017 |
KO (Elbow) | Dan Miragliotta | 1 | 3:44 |
| loss | Al Iaquinta | UFC Fight Night 108 - Swanson vs. Lobov Apr/22/2017 |
KO (Punches) | John McCarthy | 1 | 1:38 |
| win | Marcin Held | UFC Fight Night 98 - Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson Nov/05/2016 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Mario Yamasaki | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Joe Lauzon | UFC 200 - Tate vs. Nunes Jul/09/2016 |
TKO (Punches) | Mark Smith | 1 | 1:26 |
| win | Jim Miller | UFC 196 - McGregor vs. Diaz Mar/05/2016 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Chris Tognoni | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Ricardo Lamas | UFC Fight Night 78 - Magny vs. Gastelum Nov/21/2015 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Dan Miragliotta | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Ross Pearson | UFC Fight Night 42 - Henderson vs. Khabilov Jun/07/2014 |
Decision (Split) | Kevin Mulhall | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Myles Jury | UFC 171 - Hendricks vs. Lawler Mar/15/2014 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Kerry Hatley | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Gilbert Melendez | UFC 166 - Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3 Oct/19/2013 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Kerry Hatley | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Takanori Gomi | UFC on Fuel TV 8 - Silva vs. Stann Mar/03/2013 |
Decision (Split) | Marc Goddard | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Jake Ellenberger | UFC on Fuel TV 1 - Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb/15/2012 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Dan Miragliotta | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Martin Kampmann | UFC Live 3 - Sanchez vs. Kampmann Mar/03/2011 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Herb Dean | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Paulo Thiago | UFC 121 - Lesnar vs. Velasquez Oct/23/2010 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Jason Herzog | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | John Hathaway | UFC 114 - Rampage vs. Evans May/29/2010 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Herb Dean | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | B.J. Penn | UFC 107 - Penn vs. Sanchez Dec/12/2009 |
TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | Herb Dean | 5 | 2:37 |
| win | Clay Guida | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale Jun/20/2009 |
Decision (Split) | Josh Rosenthal | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Joe Stevenson | UFC 95 - Sanchez vs. Stevenson Feb/21/2009 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Dan Miragliotta | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Luigi Fioravanti | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 7 Finale Jun/21/2008 |
TKO (Knee and Punches) | Josh Rosenthal | 3 | 4:07 |
| win | David Bielkheden | UFC 82 - Pride of a Champion Mar/01/2008 |
TKO (Submission to Punches) | Jerry Krzys | 1 | 4:43 |
| loss | Jon Fitch | UFC 76 - Knockout Sep/22/2007 |
Decision (Split) | Herb Dean | 3 | 5:00 |
| loss | Josh Koscheck | UFC 69 - Shootout Apr/07/2007 |
Decision (Unanimous) | John McCarthy | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Joe Riggs | UFC Fight Night 7 - Sanchez vs. Riggs Dec/13/2006 |
KO (Knee) | John McCarthy | 1 | 1:45 |
| win | Karo Parisyan | UFC Fight Night 6 - Sanchez vs. Parisyan Aug/17/2006 |
Decision (Unanimous) | John McCarthy | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | John Alessio | UFC 60 - Hughes vs. Gracie May/27/2006 |
Decision (Unanimous) | Steve Mazzagatti | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Nick Diaz | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale Nov/05/2005 |
Decision (Unanimous) | John McCarthy | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Brian Gassaway | UFC 54 - Boiling Point Aug/20/2005 |
TKO (Submission to Punches) | Steve Mazzagatti | 2 | 1:56 |
| win | Kenny Florian | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale Apr/09/2005 |
TKO (Punches) | Steve Mazzagatti | 1 | 2:49 |
| win | Jorge Santiago | KOTC 37 - Unfinished Business Jun/12/2004 |
Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| win | Ray Elbe | KOTC 36 - Albuquerque May/15/2004 |
TKO (Submission to Punches) | 1 | 1:07 | |
| win | Travis Beachler | POA - Pride of Albuquerque Apr/10/2004 |
TKO (Punches) | 1 | 0:35 | |
| win | Cruz Chacon | KOTC 35 - Acoma Feb/28/2004 |
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 0:41 | |
| win | John Cronk | KOTC 26 - Gladiator Challenge Aug/03/2003 |
Submission (Kimura) | 2 | 1:30 | |
| win | Rene Kronvold | KOTC 24 - Mayhem Jun/14/2003 |
Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 3:39 | |
| win | Michael Guymon | KOTC 23 - Sin City May/16/2003 |
Submission (Armbar) | 1 | 4:57 | |
| win | Jake Short | KOTC 21 - Invasion Feb/21/2003 |
TKO (Punches) | Herb Dean | 1 | 2:34 |
| win | Shannon Ritch | KOTC 20 - Crossroads Dec/15/2002 |
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 0:59 | |
| win | Jesus Sanchez | AC 1 - Aztec Challenge 1 Sep/06/2002 |
KO (Punches) | 2 | 2:33 | |
| win | Michael Johnson | ROF 5 - Predators Jun/21/2002 |
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | Shane Pitts | 1 | 3:45 |
| win | Josh Koscheck | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Semifinals, Day 2 Oct/30/2004 |
Decision (Split) | Herb Dean | 3 | 5:00 |
| win | Josh Rafferty | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Elimination Bouts, Day 5 Oct/20/2004 |
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | Steve Mazzagatti | 1 | 1:49 |
| win | Alex Karalexis | UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 Elimination Bouts, Day 2 Oct/05/2004 |
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | John McCarthy | 1 | 1:46 |