Andrew Sanchez

Ultimate Fighter season 23 champion Andrew Sanchez has been released from the UFC. Multiple sources confirmed the release when speaking to MMA Fighting on Wednesday. Sanchez first joined the UFC roster after a successful stint on the long-running reality show where he had several impressive performances including wins against Phil Hawes and Eric Spicely on his way to the finals in the light heavyweight tournament.

Middleweight prospect Bruno Silva kept things rolling earlier tonight (Sat., Oct. 16, 2021) at UFC Vegas 40 live on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, when the knockout finisher stopped veteran contender Andrew Sanchez via third-round TKO (punches). Sanchez was in control for almost the entirety of...