Emmanuel Sanchez

"Matador"

24-13-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 3-0

Last fight: Loss vs Kegan Gennrich · Unanimous Decision · Aug 16, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Archie ColganUD · R3 5:00

BellatorBellator 297: Nemkov vs Romero·June 16, 2023

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Emmanuel Sanchez holds a professional MMA record of 24-13-0. Sanchez has won 24 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: June 16, 2023. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
DOB: Aug 11, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Kegan Gennrich
APFC 24: Milwaukee Fight Night 11· Aug 16, 2026· 160 lb Catchweight· 24-13 vs 13-5
UD
LOSS
vs James Pleasant
Anthony Pettis FC 22· Mar 22, 2026· Lightweight· 24-12 vs 8-1
UD
WIN
vs Zach Zane
Anthony Pettis FC 17· Jun 15, 2025· Welterweight· 24-11 vs 15-16
SUB
R2 · 2:40
WIN
vs John Simon
BORROKA 2· Mar 28, 2025· Catchweight· 23-11 vs 7-5
UD
LOSS
vs Ken Cross
XFC 51: Evolution· Sep 27, 2024· Lightweight· 22-11 vs 15-4
UD
LOSS
vs Yuji Ephoeviga
T.T.F. Challenge Vol.10· Aug 16, 2024· Lightweight· 22-10 vs 9-0
TKO
R1 · 3:40
WIN
vs Peter Petties
Anthony Pettis FC 11· May 25, 2024· Catchweight· 22-9 vs 10-8
SUB
R2 · 1:02
WIN
vs Daniel Salas
XFC 50· Apr 12, 2024· Lightweight· 21-9 vs 20-8-1
UD
LOSS
vs Archie Colgan
Bellator 297: Nemkov vs Romero· Jun 16, 2023· 20-9 vs 8-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yancy Medeiros
Bellator 278: Velasquez vs Carmouche· Apr 22, 2022· 20-8 vs 12-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jeremy Kennedy
Bellator 272: Pettis vs Horiguchi· Dec 3, 2021· 20-7 vs 17-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mads Burnell
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs McKee· Jul 31, 2021· Featherweight· 20-6 vs 16-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Patricio PitbullTitle bout
Bellator 255: Pitbull vs Sanchez 2· Apr 2, 2021· 20-5 vs 32-4
SUB
R1 · 3:35
WIN
vs Daniel Weichel
Bellator 252: Pitbull vs Carvalho· Nov 12, 2020· Featherweight· 20-4 vs 40-12
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ty-wan Claxton
Bellator 226: Bader vs Kongo· Sep 7, 2019· Featherweight· 19-4 vs 5-1
SUB
R2 · 4:11
WIN
vs Georgi Karakhanyan
Bellator 218: Sanchez vs Karakhanyan· Mar 22, 2019· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 28-9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Patricio PitbullTitle bout
Bellator 209: Pitbull vs Sanchez· Nov 15, 2018· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 28-4
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Sicilia
Bellator 198: Fedor vs Mir· Apr 28, 2018· Featherweight· 17-3 vs 15-9
SUB
R1 · 3:52
WIN
vs Daniel Straus
Bellator 184: Dantas vs Caldwell· Oct 6, 2017· Featherweight· 16-3 vs 25-8
SUB
R3 · 1:36
WIN
vs Marcos Galvao
Bellator 175: Jackson vs Lawal 2· Mar 31, 2017· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 18-8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Georgi Karakhanyan
Bellator 170: Sonnen vs Ortiz· Jan 21, 2017· Featherweight· 14-3 vs 26-7-1
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Daniel Weichel
Bellator 159: Caldwell vs Taimanglo· Jul 22, 2016· Featherweight· 13-3 vs 37-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Daniel Pineda
Bellator 149: Shamrock vs Gracie· Feb 19, 2016· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 21-12
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Justin Lawrence
Bellator 145: Vengeance· Nov 6, 2015· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 8-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Henry Corrales
Bellator 143: Warren vs Davis· Sep 25, 2015· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 12-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Pat Curran
Bellator 139: Kongo vs Volkov· Jun 26, 2015· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 21-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alejandro Villalobos
Bellator 135: Warren vs Galvao· Mar 27, 2015· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 17-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Stephen Banaszak
Bellator MMA: Bellator 128· Oct 9, 2014· 9-1 vs 3-5
SUB
R1 · 2:18
WIN
vs Brady Hovermale
NAFC: Summer Slam· Jul 26, 2014· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 9-5
SUB
R1 · 1:53
WIN
vs Jose Pacheco
NAFC: "Mega Brawl" MMA· May 31, 2014· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 7-7-1
SUB
R1 · 2:44
WIN
vs Gustavo Rodriguez
NAFC: Super Brawl· Jan 31, 2014· Lightweight· 6-1 vs 5-9
TKO
R1 · 3:53
WIN
vs Michael McBride
RFA 10: Rhodes vs. Jouban· Oct 25, 2013· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 4-1
UD
LOSS
vs Lewis Gonzalez
West Coast FC 5· May 3, 2013· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 8-0
UD
WIN
vs Brandon Dudley
CageSport 21· Sep 29, 2012· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 3-1
SD
WIN
vs Travis Johnston
UCS: Caged Combat 6· Jul 14, 2012· 3-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 2:51
WIN
vs Carlos Rodriguez
Northwest Fighting· Apr 28, 2012· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-4
SUB
R1 · 3:34
WIN
vs Matt Church
FNE Round 17· Nov 19, 2011· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
UD

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1714▼8
Peak: 1808Sep 7, 2019
Rated fights: 37

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Frequently asked questions

When does Emmanuel Sanchez fight next?

Emmanuel Sanchez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Emmanuel Sanchez's record?

Emmanuel Sanchez's professional MMA record is 24-13-0.

Who is Emmanuel Sanchez fighting next?

Emmanuel Sanchez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Emmanuel Sanchez fight last?

Emmanuel Sanchez most recently fought Archie Colgan at Bellator 297: Nemkov vs Romero on Friday, June 16, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Emmanuel Sanchez fight in?

Emmanuel Sanchez fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Emmanuel Sanchez have?

Emmanuel Sanchez has 1 win by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How tall is Emmanuel Sanchez?

Emmanuel Sanchez is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Emmanuel Sanchez weigh?

Emmanuel Sanchez weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Emmanuel Sanchez's reach?

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

How old is Emmanuel Sanchez?

Emmanuel Sanchez is 36 years old (born Aug 11, 1990).

Where is Emmanuel Sanchez from?

Emmanuel Sanchez is from the United States.

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