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Donald Sanchez
Fighter

Donald Sanchez

"Iron Man"
4-3-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1Boxing 3-2Pro bare-knuckle 4-3BKFC record 4-3-0
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CAREER SUMMARY

Donald Sanchez holds a professional bare-knuckle boxing record of 4-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 50 bouts on record. Donald Sanchez also has 5 recorded Boxing bouts. Donald Sanchez also has 9 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: March 20, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC, ACA, ONE.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
146 lbs66 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
DOB
1984-08-18
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Career stats

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.25per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.69per min
58% avoided

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Fernando Padilla
    LFA 58: Park vs. Willis· Jan 25, 2019· Lightweight· 30-19 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R2 · 1:27
  2. LOSS
    vs LT Nelson
    SCL: Army vs Marines 9· Jun 30, 2018· Lightweight· 30-18 vs 7-7
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Rey Trujillo
    Rocks Xtreme MMA 23· Mar 10, 2018· Featherweight· 30-17 vs 23-20
    SD
  4. LOSS
    vs Alexey Polpudnikov
    ACAACA 65: ACB 65, Sheffield· Jul 22, 2017· Welterweight· 30-16 vs 23-4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 01:32
  5. LOSS
    vs Adlan Bataev
    ACAACA 50: ACB 50 - Stormbringer· Dec 18, 2016· Welterweight· 30-15 vs 6-1
    DEC
  6. WIN
    vs Nick Rhoads
    Jackson's MMA Series 16· Oct 17, 2015· Featherweight· 29-15 vs 8-2
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Mark Dickman
    RFA 22: Smith vs. Njokuani· Jan 9, 2015· Featherweight· 29-14 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:37
  8. WIN
    vs Charles Cheeks III
    Legacy FC 36· Oct 17, 2014· Featherweight· 28-14 vs 7-3
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Flávio Álvaro
    Legacy FC 30· Apr 4, 2014· Featherweight· 28-13 vs 46-10
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Cliff Wright
    Bellator 97· Jul 31, 2013· Featherweight· 27-13 vs 7-4
    SD
  11. WIN
    vs Matt Comeau×9Title bout · Title win #9
    KOTC: Regulators· Jan 19, 2013· Featherweight· 26-13 vs 7-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:46
  12. WIN
    vs Jimmy Van Horn×8Title bout · Title win #8
    King of the Cage· Aug 11, 2012· Featherweight· 25-13 vs 6-7
    SUB
  13. WIN
    vs Warren Stewart×7Title bout · Title win #7
    King of the Cage· May 12, 2012· Featherweight· 24-13 vs 11-16
    DEC
  14. LOSS
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
    ONEWar Of The Lions· Mar 31, 2012· Featherweight· 24-12 vs 30-7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:27
  15. WIN
    vs Jamie Steichen
    KOTC: Prohibited· Mar 17, 2012· Featherweight· 23-12 vs 6-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:05
  16. WIN
    vs Chris Culley
    King of the Cage· Jan 14, 2012· 22-12 vs 12-8
    TKO
  17. WIN
    vs Ira Boyd
    King of the Cage· Sep 17, 2011· 21-12 vs 8-12-1
    SUB
  18. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Spoon
    King of the Cage· Aug 20, 2011· Featherweight· 21-11 vs 10-0
    DEC
  19. LOSS
    vs Hatsu Hioki
    Shooto· Apr 28, 2011· 21-10 vs 23-4-2
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Scott Bear×6Title bout · Title win #6
    KOTC: Confrontation· Jan 15, 2011· Featherweight· 20-10 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:02
  21. WIN
    vs Pat McGreal×5Title bout · Title win #5
    KOTC: No Mercy· Sep 17, 2010· Featherweight· 19-10 vs 5-0
    SUB
    R1 · 2:27
  22. WIN
    vs Angelo Sanchez×4Title bout · Title win #4
    KOTC: Honor· May 14, 2010· Featherweight· 18-10 vs 8-2
    SD
  23. WIN
    vs Victor Valenzuela×3Title bout · Title win #3
    KOTC: Vengeance· Feb 12, 2010· Featherweight· 17-10 vs 9-4-2
    TKO
    R4 · 4:05
  24. WIN
    vs Richard Montano×2Title bout · Title win #2
    KOTC: Horsepower· Nov 28, 2009· Featherweight· 16-10 vs 11-8-1
    UD
  25. WIN
    vs John Sargent
    Wyoming Regional· Aug 15, 2009· 15-10 vs 4-16
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Lazar Stojadinovic×1Title bout · Title win #1
    KOTC: Gate Keeper· Aug 1, 2009· Featherweight· 14-10 vs 4-3
    UD
  27. LOSS
    vs Angelo Sanchez
    KOTC: Retribution 2· May 30, 2009· Featherweight· 14-9 vs 6-2
    SD
  28. LOSS
    vs Johnny Eduardo
    Bellator 3 & 4· Apr 17, 2009· Catchweight· 14-8 vs 21-8
    UD
  29. LOSS
    vs Victor Valenzuela
    KOTC: Immortal· Feb 27, 2009· Welterweight· 14-7 vs 7-3-2
    UD
  30. WIN
    vs Nathan Randal
    KOTC: Goodfellas· Dec 6, 2008· Featherweight· 13-7 vs 2-4
    TKO
    R1 · 4:41
  31. WIN
    vs Darryl Madison
    New Mexico Regional· Nov 1, 2008· 12-7 vs 0-0
    SUB
  32. WIN
    vs Jason Maxwell
    Maximum Fighting Championship· Jul 25, 2008· 11-7 vs 15-8
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Titus Holmes
    KOTC Underground 23· Jul 12, 2008· Featherweight· 10-7 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:14
  34. WIN
    vs William Sriyapai
    KOTC: Opposing Force· May 15, 2008· Lightweight· 9-7 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:41
  35. LOSS
    vs Justin Moore
    Freestyle Cage Fighting· Mar 15, 2008· 9-6 vs 2-2
    DEC
  36. WIN
    vs R Romero
    KOTC: Warlords· Feb 9, 2008· Welterweight· 8-6 vs 0-0
    SUB
  37. LOSS
    vs Ryan Heck
    Maximum Fighting Championship· Nov 23, 2007· 8-5 vs 4-0
    DEC
  38. LOSS
    vs Vito Woods
    KOTC: Hierarchy· Oct 13, 2007· Featherweight· 8-4 vs 1-3
    UD
  39. WIN
    vs Ryan McGillivray
    Maximum Fighting Championship· Aug 24, 2007· 7-4 vs 5-0
    DEC
  40. LOSS
    vs Cody Shipp
    New Mexico Regional· Jul 28, 2007· 7-3 vs 6-4
    SUB
  41. WIN
    vs Donnie Frye
    Kansas Regional· Jun 23, 2007· 6-3 vs 0-0
    SUB
  42. WIN
    vs Patrick Lopez
    New Mexico Regional· May 6, 2007· 5-3 vs 1-1
    TKO
  43. WIN
    vs Donnie Martinez
    New Mexico Regional· Jan 26, 2007· 4-3 vs 2-0
    TKO
  44. LOSS
    vs Buddy Clinton
    KOTC Underground 11· Nov 11, 2006· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:51
  45. WIN
    vs Mark Kempthorne
    KOTC: BOOYAA· Oct 13, 2006· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:14
  46. LOSS
    vs Johnny Vasquez
    KOTC: Rapid Fire· Aug 4, 2006· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:44
  47. WIN
    vs Robert Montiel
    New Mexico Regional· Jun 18, 2006· 2-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
  48. WIN
    vs TBA
    New Mexico Regional· May 26, 2006· 1-1
    SUB
  49. LOSS
    vs Donnie Martinez
    New Mexico Regional· Apr 8, 2006· 1-0 vs 1-0
    SUB
  50. WIN
    vs TBA
    New Mexico Regional· Dec 10, 2005· 0-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1636▼12
Peak
1702Jul 31, 2013
Rated fights
48
15001600170020072010201320162019Apr 8, 2006 · 1464Jun 18, 2006 · 1509Aug 4, 2006 · 1453Oct 13, 2006 · 1499Nov 11, 2006 · 1466Jan 26, 2007 · 1519May 6, 2007 · 1542Jun 23, 2007 · 1563Jul 28, 2007 · 1529Aug 24, 2007 · 1551Oct 13, 2007 · 1524Nov 23, 2007 · 1513Feb 9, 2008 · 1541Mar 15, 2008 · 1521May 15, 2008 · 1559Jul 12, 2008 · 1583Jul 25, 2008 · 1606Nov 1, 2008 · 1623Dec 6, 2008 · 1631Feb 27, 2009 · 1622Apr 17, 2009 · 1611May 30, 2009 · 1606Aug 1, 2009 · 1616Aug 15, 2009 · 1619Nov 28, 2009 · 1629Feb 12, 2010 · 1646May 14, 2010 · 1652Sep 17, 2010 · 1667Jan 15, 2011 · 1674Apr 28, 2011 · 1666Aug 20, 2011 · 1659Sep 17, 2011 · 1665Jan 14, 2012 · 1675Mar 17, 2012 · 1682Mar 31, 2012 · 1674May 12, 2012 · 1679Aug 11, 2012 · 1687Jan 19, 2013 · 1699Jul 31, 2013 · 1702Apr 4, 2014 · 1695Oct 17, 2014 · 1701Jan 9, 2015 · 1687Oct 17, 2015 · 1694Dec 18, 2016 · 1675Jul 22, 2017 · 1663Mar 10, 2018 · 1659Jun 30, 2018 · 1648Jan 25, 2019 · 16361636

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Frequently asked questions

When does Donald Sanchez fight next?

Donald Sanchez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Donald Sanchez's record?

Donald Sanchez's professional MMA record is 4-3-0.

Who is Donald Sanchez fighting next?

Donald Sanchez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Donald Sanchez fight last?

Donald Sanchez most recently fought Jeremy Smith at BKFC 87 Hollywood: Stewart vs Gaffie on Friday, March 20, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Donald Sanchez fight in?

Donald Sanchez fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Donald Sanchez have?

Donald Sanchez has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How tall is Donald Sanchez?

Donald Sanchez is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Donald Sanchez weigh?

Donald Sanchez weighs 146 lbs (66 kg).

What is Donald Sanchez's reach?

Donald Sanchez has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Donald Sanchez?

Donald Sanchez is 42 years old (born Aug 18, 1984).

Where is Donald Sanchez from?

Donald Sanchez is from United States.