Hector Sandoval

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.

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Morales made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Wilson Reis on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Sandoval faced Fredy Serrano on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Sandoval faced Matt Schnell on April 22, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 108. He won via knockout in the first round.

Sandoval faced Dustin Ortiz on August 5, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 114. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Sandoval was scheduled to face Jarred Brooks on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jose Torres.

It was reported in November 2018 that Sandoval was released from UFC.

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.

Sandoval was expected to face John Moraga at ARES 2 on April 3, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed until October 30, 2020.

Championships and accomplishments Tachi Palace Fights TPF Flyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Jorge Calvo Martin Decision (unanimous) Combate 36: Sanchez vs. Velasco

Stockton, California, United States Loss

Dustin Ortiz KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Matt Schnell KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Fredy Serrano Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson

Sacramento, California, United States Loss

Wilson Reis Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 201

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Eloy Garza TKO (punches) Global Knockout 6

Jackson, California, United States Win

Martin Sandoval Decision (unanimous) TPF 26: Brawl in the Hall

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Derrick Easterling Decision (unanimous) Conquer Fighting Championships

Richmond, California, United States Win

Oscar Ramirez TKO (punches) West Coast FC 13

Sacramento, California, United States Loss

Willie Gates TKO (punches) TPF 21: All or Nothing

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Ryan Hollis Decision (unanimous) TPF 20: Night of Champions

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Benjamin Vinson Decision (unanimous) TPF 18: Martinez vs. Culley

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Robert Schepps Decision (unanimous) Rogue Fights 22

Redding, California, United States Win

Andrew Vallarerez Submission (guillotine choke) Dragon House 13

Oakland, California, United States Win

Taylor McCorriston Decision (unanimous) Impact MMA - Recognition

Pleasanton, California, United States Win

Bobby Escalante TKO (punches) UPC Unlimited 6

Turlock, California, United States Win

Jordan Felix Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge - Warpath

Placerville, California, United States Win

Ronald Carillo Decision (unanimous) CCFC - El Reventon

Santa Rosa, California, United States Loss

Ulysses Gomez Submission (armbar) PFC 9: The Return

Lemoore, California, United States