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Hector Sandoval
Mexican mixed martial arts fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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
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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]
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Championships and accomplishments
- Tachi Palace Fights
- TPF Flyweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 19 matches | 15 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
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