Last fight
UFC 266
Win
Semelsberger vs Sano
Sep. 25, 2021
Stats & Records
1
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 1
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 3
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
-
Win
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Vallejo, United States
Fighting style
Kickboxer
Age
32
Height
71.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 25, 2021
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
40.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2012
- One win by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, triangle)
- Two first-round finishes
- Owns 2013 submission win over UFC welterweight contender Geoff Neal
- Longtime member of the Nick Diaz Academy
- Origin of nickname – “It originated in the gym, training with the ‘fight like a Spartan; to the end,’ mentality.”
UFC History
UFC 266 (9/25/21) Sano was knocked out by Matthew Semelsberger at 0:15 of the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been training and fighting for the last 15 years. I initially got into martial arts at the age of five.
What ranks and titles have you held? I held 170lbs & 185lbs titles in amateur competition.
Do you have any heroes? My dad is my hero.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The opportunity to fight in the UFC places me amongst some of the best in the world while allowing me to both display and test my skillset and challenge myself.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time 915MMA champion and Finish the Fight (FTF) MMA champion
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Legacy FC - Finish the Fight Award
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Head kick
