Andrew William Sanchez (born April 8, 1988)[2] is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division.
[15] Sanchez was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135.
[16] However, Neto was removed from the bout on August 2 for undisclosed personal issues and replaced by Markus Perez.
[21] However, it was reported that Branch was forced to pull from the event due to injury and he was replaced by Marvin Vettori.
[22] However, it was reported that Sanchez was forced to pull from the event due to an eye infection, resulting in the cancellation of the bout.
[26] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UFC president Dana White announced on April 9 that the event was indefinitely postponed.
[38] Stepping in for a suspended fighter, Sanchez entered the 2023 season against Taylor Johnson on June 8, 2023 at PFL 4.
[40] Sanchez was scheduled to face Karl Albrektsson, replacing Ibragim Chuzhigaev on June 21, 2024, at PFL 5.
[41] Subsequently, Sanchez stepped in to face 2022 PFL welterweight winner Sadibou Sy after Tom Breese withdrew at the last minute and the bout against Albrektsson was cancelled.