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Donald Sanchez

United StatesUnited StatesAge 41Jackson-Wink MMALFA
31
Wins
20
Losses
0
Draws
74%
Finish Rate
12
KO / TKO
11
Submissions
2005
Pro Debut

Biography

Donald Sanchez is an American bare-knuckle boxer currently competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He is also a mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, he has also competed for Bellator, Absolute Championship Berkut, King of the Cage, the MFC, Legacy FC, and the RFA. As of April 13, 2026, he is #5 in the BKFC middleweight rankings.

How He Wins

KO / TKO12
Decision0
Submission11

Finish Rate

74%
23 of 31
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts51 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossMexicoFernando PadillaH2HTKO (punches)R2LFA 58Jan 25, 2019
LossUnited StatesLorawnt-T NelsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3SCL - Army vs Marines 9Jun 30, 2018
LossUnited StatesRey TrujilloH2HKO (punches)R3Rocks Xtreme MMA 23Mar 10, 2018
LossRussiaAlexey PolpudnikovH2HKO (punches)R3ACB 65: Silva vs. AgnaevJul 22, 2017
LossRussiaAdlan BataevH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ACB 50: StormbringerDec 18, 2016
WinUnited StatesNick RhoadsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Jackson's MMA Series 16Oct 17, 2015
LossUnited StatesMark DickmanH2HSubmission (kimura)R1RFA 22: Smith vs. NjokuaniJan 9, 2015
WinUnited StatesCharles Cheeks IIIH2HDecision (unanimous)R3LFC 36: Legacy Fighting Championship 36Oct 17, 2014
LossBrazilFlavio AlvaroH2HDecision (unanimous)R3LFC 30: Legacy Fighting Championship 30Apr 4, 2014
WinUnited StatesCliff WrightH2HDecision (split)R3Bellator XCVIIJul 31, 2013
WinUnited StatesMatt ComeauH2HTKO (punches)R2KOTC: RegulatorsJan 19, 2013
WinUnited StatesJimmy Van HornH2HSubmission (punches)R1KOTC: IgniteAug 11, 2012
WinUnited StatesWarren StewartH2HDecision (unanimous)R5KOTC: NightmareMay 12, 2012
LossJapanTatsuya KawajiriH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1One FC 3: War of the LionsMar 31, 2012
WinUnited StatesJamie SteichenH2HTKO (punches)R1KOTC: ProhibitedMar 17, 2012
WinUnited StatesChris CulleyH2HKO (punches)R1KOTC: Night StalkerJan 14, 2012
WinUnited StatesIra BoydH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KOTC: ApocalypseSep 17, 2011
LossUnited StatesJeremy SpoonH2HDecision (split)R5KOTC: OverdriveAug 20, 2011
LossJapanHatsu HiokiH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Shooto: Shooto Tradition 2011Apr 29, 2011
WinScott BearH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1KOTC: ConfrontationJan 15, 2011
WinUnited StatesPat McGrealH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KOTC: No MercySep 17, 2010
WinUnited StatesAngelo SanchezH2HDecision (split)R5KOTC: HonorMay 14, 2010
WinUnited StatesVictor ValenzuelaH2HTKO (punches)R4KOTC: VengeanceFeb 12, 2010
WinUnited StatesRichard MontanoH2HDecision (unanimous)R5KOTC: Horse PowerNov 28, 2009
WinUnited StatesJohn SargentH2HTKO (punches)R1NLCF: StormAug 15, 2009
WinUnited StatesLazar StojadinovicH2HDecision (unanimous)R5KOTC: Gate KeeperAug 1, 2009
LossUnited StatesAngelo SanchezH2HDecision (split)R5KOTC: Retribution IIMay 30, 2009
LossBrazilJohnny EduardoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator IIIApr 17, 2009
LossUnited StatesVictor ValenzuelaH2HDecision (unanimous)R5KOTC: ImmortalFeb 27, 2009
WinUnited StatesNathan RandallH2HTKO (punches)R1KOTC: GoodfellasDec 6, 2008
WinUnited StatesDarryl MadisonH2HSubmissionR1FW 16: InternationalNov 1, 2008
WinUnited StatesJason MaxwellH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2MFC 17: Hostile TakeoverJul 25, 2008
WinUnited StatesTitus HolmesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KOTC: BadlandsJul 12, 2008
WinUnited StatesWilliam SriyapaiH2HTKOR2KOTC: Opposing ForceMay 15, 2008
LossEnglandJustin MooreH2HDecision (split)R3FCF: Freestyle Cage Fighting 17Mar 15, 2008
WinR RomeroH2HSubmission (armbar)R2KOTC: WarlordsFeb 9, 2008
LossCanadaRyan HeckH2HDecision (unanimous)R3MFC 14: High RollersNov 23, 2007
LossUnited StatesVito WoodsH2HDecision (unanimous)R2KOTC: HierarchyOct 13, 2007
WinCanadaRyan McGillivrayH2HDecision (unanimous)R3MFC 13: Lucky 13Aug 24, 2007
LossCody ShippH2HSubmission (armbar)R3FW 15: Rumble at Rt. 66 CasinoJul 28, 2007
WinUnited StatesDonnie FryeH2HSubmission (armbar)R1MCC: Midwest Cage CombatJun 23, 2007
WinPatrick LopezH2HKO (knee)R1FW 14: Cinco de Whoop Ass 2May 6, 2007
WinUnited StatesDonnie MartinezH2HKO (punches)R2DE: World WarJan 26, 2007
LossUnited StatesBuddy ClintonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KOTC: CycloneNov 11, 2006
WinMark KempthorneH2HTKO (punches)R2KOTC: BOOYAAOct 13, 2006
LossJohnny VasquezH2HSubmissionR2KOTC: Rapid FireAug 4, 2006
WinRobert MontielH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1DE: Desert ExtremeJun 17, 2006
WinChristian MontanoH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1DE: MayhemMay 26, 2006
LossUnited StatesDonnie MartinezH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1DE: SocorroApr 8, 2006
WinUnited StatesJoe MontoyaH2HTKOR1DE: Tribal NationFeb 4, 2006
WinJoseph DavidsonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1DE: Socorro ShowdownDec 10, 2005

Bare Knuckle Record5-2-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinDallas DavisionKOR3BKFC 59Mar 29, 2024
WinUnited StatesNoah CutterTKOR1BKFC: Prospects AlbuquerqueJan 27, 2024
WinAnthony LacazeUnanimous DecisionR5BKFC 48Aug 11, 2023
LossSouth AfricaJeremy SmithUnanimous DecisionR5BKFC 28Aug 27, 2022

Related Fighters

Fernando PadillaFernando Padilla16-6-0 · FWLorawnt-T NelsonLorawnt-T Nelson10-7-0 · WWRey TrujilloRey Trujillo28-43-0 · WWAlexey PolpudnikovAlexey Polpudnikov36-13-1 · WWAdlan BataevAdlan Bataev18-4-0 · WWNick RhoadsNick Rhoads9-5-0 · LWMark DickmanMark Dickman11-5-0 · BWCharles Cheeks IIICharles Cheeks III15-10-0 · LWFlavio AlvaroFlavio Alvaro49-11-0 · LWCliff WrightCliff Wright12-21-0 · WWMatt ComeauMatt Comeau10-7-0 · BWJimmy Van HornJimmy Van Horn8-18-0 · FW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.