Joby Sanchez
David Joby Sanchez | |
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Born | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | June 24, 1991
Residence | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
Division | Flyweight Bantamweight |
Reach | 68 in (173 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Team | Jackson–Wink MMA |
Rank | Black belt in Kajukenbo[2] Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 18 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
University | Central New Mexico Community College |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
David Joby Sanchez (born June 24, 1991) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Legacy Fighting Alliance.[3] A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, Sanchez has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background[]
Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sanchez started kickboxing at the age of seven, then began training Kajukenbo at the age of 10. He was a standout wrestler in high school at valley high school finishing as state runner-up in his weight division as a senior. Sanchez attended Central New Mexico Community College, where and became certified as an EMT.[2]
Mixed martial arts career[]
Early career[]
Sanchez began competing as an amateur in mixed martial arts in 2009 and made his professional debut in 2011 competing in regional promotions primarily as a bantamweight in his home state of New Mexico. He compiled an undefeated record of 6-0, before signing with the UFC in the summer of 2014 on the heels of TKO stoppage victory over Antonio Banuelos.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[]
Sanchez made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Wilson Reis on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49, filling in for an injured Tim Elliott.[5] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[6]
Sanchez faced Tateki Matsuda on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59.[7] Sanchez defeated Matsuda in a back and forth fight via split decision.[8]
Sanchez was expected to face Justin Scoggins on December 11, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[9] However, Scoggins pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by Geane Herrera.[10] After a back-and-forth two rounds, Sanchez lost the bout via TKO in the end of the second round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[11]
After re-signing with the UFC, Sanchez faced Roberto Sanchez on February 18, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros.[12] He lost the fight in the first round by submission.[13]
Sanchez faced Mark De La Rosa on November 10, 2018 replacing Jordan Espinosa, at UFC Fight Night 139.[14] He lost the fight via split decision.[15]
Post-UFC career[]
After being cut from the UFC, Sanchez signed a contract with Legacy Fighting Alliance, making his debut against Demetrius Wilson at LFA 58 on January 25, 2019. Sanchez won the fight via unanimous decision.[3]
Sanchez fought Brandon Royval at LFA 65 on May 3, 2019, losing the bout via submission due to an armbar in the first round.[3]
Stepping in to replace injured Andre Morera, Sanchez headlined Combate Americas' event against José Alday on October 11, 2019.[16] Sanchez won the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision.[17]
Sanchez was expected to face Dani Barez at a Combate Americas' event on December 7, 2019.[18] However, Sanchez withdrew from the bout citing an injury.[19]
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | ||
17 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 1 |
By submission | 4 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win | 13–5 | José Alday | Decision (unanimous) | Combate 46: Tucson | October 11, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Tucson, Arizona, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
Loss | 12–5 | Brandon Royval | Submission (armbar) | Legacy Fighting Alliance 65 | May 3, 2019 | 1 | 3:17 | Vail, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 12–4 | Demetrius Wilson | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy Fighting Alliance 58 | January 25, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Loss | 11–4 | Mark De La Rosa | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | November 10, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
Loss | 11–3 | Roberto Sanchez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros | February 18, 2018 | 1 | 1:50 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
Win | 11–2 | JP Buys | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 7 | August 22, 2017 | 2 | 2:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Manny Vazquez | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 1 | July 11, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Jesus Urbina | Decision (split) | Jackson-Wink Fight Night 1 | February 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Win | 8–2 | Martin Sandoval | Submission (D'Arce choke) | Global Knockout 7 | August 27, 2016 | 2 | 3:19 | Jackson, California, United States | |
Loss | 7–2 | Geane Herrera | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale | December 11, 2015 | 2 | 4:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 7–1 | Tateki Matsuda | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver | January 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
Loss | 6–1 | Wilson Reis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos | August 23, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 6–0 | Antonio Banuelos | TKO (corner stoppage) | Tachi Palace Fights 20 | August 7, 2014 | 2 | 2:41 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Eric Moell | TKO (punches and elbows) | XFC 25 | September 6, 2013 | 1 | 3:25 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Flyweight debut. |
Win | 4–0 | Christopher Dunn | Submission (triangle choke) | XFC 20 | September 28, 2012 | 1 | 1:49 | Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Daniel Armendariz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Night Stalker | January 14, 2012 | 2 | 2:42 | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Ron White | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cherokee Street: United MMA Bash | September 24, 2011 | 2 | 1:13 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Matt Madrid | TKO (punches) | ECSC: Friday Night Fights 2 | February 11, 2011 | 3 | 2:45 | Clovis, New Mexico, United States |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night McGregor vs. Siver". UFC.com. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Joby Sanchez - Official UFC Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c John Morgan (May 3, 2019). "LFA 65 results: Brandon Royval taps out UFC vet Joby Sanchez". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Zane Simon (2014-08-15). "Welcome to the UFC, Sanchez and Holtzman". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
- ^ Jason Floyd (2014-08-14). "Joby Sanchez replaces Tim Elliott, meets Wilson Reis at UFC Fight Night 49". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ^ Jason Floyd (2014-08-23). "UFC Fight Night 49 results: Wilson Reis edges Joby Sanchez in opening bout". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- ^ Staff (November 10, 2014). "Tateki Matsuda vs. Joby Sanchez slated for UFC Fight Night 59 in Boston". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (January 18, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 59 results: Joby Sanchez edges out Tateki Matsuda". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ Staff (2015-09-10). "Justin Scoggins vs. Joby Sanchez booked for TUF 22 Finale". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ^ Staff (2015-12-04). "Geane Herrera in for Justin Scoggins vs. Joby Sanchez at TUF 22 Finale in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2015-12-11). "TUF 22 Finale results: Geane Herrera smashes Joby Sanchez with second-round TKO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-11.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Joby Sanchez to make UFC return against Roberto Sanchez at UFC Austin - MMA Today". MMA Today. 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 126 results: Roberto Sanchez chokes out Joby Sanchez in first". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-19. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "Report: Joby Sanchez Replaces Jordan Espinosa At UFC Fight Night Denver | Fightful MMA". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 139 results: Mark De La Rosa outworks Joby Sanchez for split decision win". MMAjunkie. 2018-11-11. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (October 2, 2019). "Jose Alday vs. Joby Sanchez to Headline Combate Americas Card in Tucson on Oct. 11". sherdog.com.
- ^ Jon Fuentes (October 12, 2019). "UFC Veterans Joby Sanchez, Anthony Birchak Nail Down Victories at Combate Americas 46". sherdog.com.
- ^ Alexander K. Lee (November 12, 2019). "Two fights added to 'Tito vs. Alberto' Combate Americas show". mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Injuries shake up Combate Americas main card card headlined by Tito Ortiz vs. Alberto El Patron". mmafighting.com. December 2, 2019.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Joby Sanchez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
External links[]
- Living people
- 1991 births
- American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- American kajukenbo practitioners
- American male mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists from New Mexico
- Sportspeople from Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Flyweight mixed martial artists
- Bantamweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing kajukenbo
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters