Roberto Sanchez

Roberto Sanchez (born May 5, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former LFA Flyweight Champion.

Background Sanchez was born in the city of Houston, Texas. His first combat sport experience started with BJJ at the age of eighteen, serving as a training partner for his brother to test out the new moves which his brother had learned, when he was eighteen years old.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Sanchez made his professional debut in 2015. He was featured in the debut episode of Dana White's Looking For A Fight web series Session 1, Episode 5. After amassed a record of 8-0, he was signed by UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Sanchez made his promotional debut on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno, facing Joseph Morales. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round one.

His next fight came February 18, 2018 against Joby Sanchez at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros. He won the fight via submission in round one.

On September 8, 2018, Sanchez faced Ryan Benoit at UFC 228. However, it was reported that Benoit pulled out from the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Jarred Brooks. He lost the fight via split decision.

On November 8, 2018, it was reported that Sanchez was released from the UFC.

Personal life Sanchez works a full-time job as an actuarial analyst and he worked as a high school mathematics teach and special education teach prior starting competing MMA professionally.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jarred Brooks Decision (split) UFC 228

Dallas, Texas, United States Win

Joby Sanchez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros

Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Joseph Morales Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Jerome Rivera Submission (armbar) LFA 14

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Klayton Mai Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 7

Houston, Texas, United States Win

David Waters Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 55

Houston, Texas, United States Win

David Acosta Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 50

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Mike DeLeon Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 44

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Trent Meaux Submission (armbar) Legacy Fighting Championship 42

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Win

Jacob Silva Decision (unanimous) Legacy Fighting Championship 39

Houston, Texas, United States