Chris Sanford

Chris Sanford (born March 12, 1968) is an American retired mixed martial artist who has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting. He appeared on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Background Sanford was born in Roxbury, Boston. He lived in Japan as a high school exchange student and also studied Japanese language and economics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

He practiced various forms of martial arts, like taekwondo, kung fu and boxing.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Despite being eliminated early on the show, he was awarded a chance to fight at The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale against fellow housemate Josh Koscheck. He was knocked out at 4:21 in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Return to WEC Sanford faced Josh Green on August 18, 2005, at WEC 16. He won via submission due to a guillotine choke in the very first round.

Sanford never fought again since 2005.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Josh Green Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 16: Clash of the Titans 2

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Josh Koscheck KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Desi Miner Submission (choke) Fearless 1

Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines Win

Jack Cardenas Submission (armbar) WEC 6: Return of a Legend

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Travis Robinson Submission (heel hook) Gladiator Challenge 6: Caged Beasts

Colusa, California, United States Win

Bobby Martin KO (punch) WEC 1: Princes of Pain

Lemoore, California, United States