# Hector Sandoval

Hector Sandoval (born July 19, 1986) is a Mexican mixed martial artist, who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the flyweight division. At 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m), he is the shortest male fighter in the history of the UFC.

## Background

Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, Sandoval moved to San Jose, California, as a child. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2006 at the age of 19.

## Mixed martial arts career

Sandoval made his professional debut in July 2008. He compiled a record of 12–2 on the regional scene in California, including stints for Palace Fighting Championship and Tachi Palace Fights, before signing with the UFC on the heels of a four fight winning streak in June 2016.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Morales made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Wilson Reis on July 30, 2016, at UFC 201. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Sandoval faced Fredy Serrano on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Sandoval faced Matt Schnell on April 22, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 108. He won via knockout in the first round.
Sandoval faced Dustin Ortiz on August 5, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 114. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Sandoval was scheduled to face Jarred Brooks on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131. However, Sandoval was removed from the bout on May 22 for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jose Torres.
It was reported in November 2018 that Sandoval was released from UFC.

### Post-UFC career

After being released from the UFC, Sandoval next faced Jorge Calvo Martin at Combate 37 on May 10, 2019. Sandoval won the fight via unanimous decision.
Sandoval was expected to face John Moraga at ARES 2 on April 3, 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was postponed until October 30, 2020.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Tachi Palace Fights
** TPF Flyweight Championship (One time)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 19 matches | 15 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 2 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 15–4 | Jorge Calvo Martin | Decision (unanimous) | Combate 36: Sanchez vs. Velasco | May 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4 | Dustin Ortiz | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno | August 5, 2017 | 1 | 0:15 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 14–3 | Matt Schnell | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov | April 22, 2017 | 1 | 4:24 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 13–3 | Fredy Serrano | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | December 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Wilson Reis | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 201 | July 30, 2016 | 1 | 1:49 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Eloy Garza | TKO (punches) | Global Knockout 6 | March 26, 2016 | 1 | 3:19 | Jackson, California, United States | Won the Global Knockout Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–2 | Martin Sandoval | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 26: Brawl in the Hall | February 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Derrick Easterling | Decision (unanimous) | Conquer Fighting Championships | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Richmond, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Oscar Ramirez | TKO (punches) | West Coast FC 13 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 0:41 | Sacramento, California, United States | Won the West Coast FC Flyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 8–2 | Willie Gates | TKO (punches) | TPF 21: All or Nothing | November 6, 2014 | 1 | 1:23 | Lemoore, California, United States | Lost the TPF Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Ryan Hollis | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 20: Night of Champions | August 7, 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won the vacant TPF Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Benjamin Vinson | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 18: Martinez vs. Culley | February 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Robert Schepps | Decision (unanimous) | Rogue Fights 22 | April 13, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Redding, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Andrew Vallarerez | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dragon House 13 | February 2, 2013 | 1 | 0:50 | Oakland, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Taylor McCorriston | Decision (unanimous) | Impact MMA - Recognition | December 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Pleasanton, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Bobby Escalante | TKO (punches) | UPC Unlimited 6 | September 10, 2011 | 1 | 2:53 | Turlock, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Jordan Felix | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge - Warpath | May 21, 2011 | 2 | 1:04 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Ronald Carillo | Decision (unanimous) | CCFC - El Reventon | April 24, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Santa Rosa, California, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Ulysses Gomez | Submission (armbar) | PFC 9: The Return | July 18, 2008 | 1 | 0:51 | Lemoore, California, United States | |