About Orlando Sanchez
Lived 1982 – 2022 (aged 40). Orlando Sanchez was a mixed martial arts fighter.
Orlando Sanchez (February 5, 1982 – December 15, 2022) was an American submission grappler and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He was known as the "Cuban Tree Stump" and "the Big O".
Competition career Sanchez earned his black belt in BJJ in four years. He won the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship in 2015.
He is best known for competing at ADCC, where he earned a gold medal in 2015 and a silver medal in 2017. His final appearance was at the 2022 ADCC World Championship and he was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2024.
Death Sanchez died in December 2022 from a fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose.
Mixed martial arts record Win
Cesar Stubbert Cortez TKO (punches) CRF 16
San Jose, Costa Rica NC
Robert Gonzalez No Contest WFC 4
Sacramento, California, United States Win
C.J. Leveque TKO (submission to punches) WFC – Resolution
Yuba City, California, United States Win
Julian Collins Submission Maxx FC 16
San Juan, Puerto Rico Win
William Wheeler TKO (punches) National Fight Alliance
Los Angeles, California, United States Win
Juan Miranda TKO (knees and punches) XVT 5
Cartago, Costa Rica
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Orlando Sanchez?
American martial artist (1982–2022)
When was Orlando Sanchez born?
Orlando Sanchez was born on 5 February 1982.
When did Orlando Sanchez die?
Orlando Sanchez died on 15 December 2022.
What was Orlando Sanchez's occupation?
Orlando Sanchez was a mixed martial arts fighter.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Orlando Sanchez (fighter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Orlando Sanchez. https://biography.guide/orlando-sanchez-mixed-martial-arts-fighter/
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