Alex Sanchez
Mexico
31-years-old
15-3
66% finish rate (8 KO/TKOs, 2 Submissions)
Former A1 Combat lightweight champion
Combined opponents’ record: 93-57-2
Pros
-Good leg kicks
-Good TDD
Cons
-Stands too tall
-Low volume
-Poor footwork
-Chin in the air
-Poor position control
-Throws wild/Too wide
Sanchez is riding an impressive seven-fight win streak, capturing two titles along the way—a tournament championship for Combate and the A1 lightweight title. This will mark his first welterweight bout since 2020, though he has recently competed in a few catchweight bouts at 160 lbs.
Despite his success, Sanchez appears to be the most flawed fighter this season. Offensively, he offers very little. His technique is sloppy, with wild, looping punches thrown from the hip, leaving his chin exposed and making him an easy target for counters. He rarely throws straight shots, and his low-volume striking only worsens the issue.
Sanchez isn’t much of a wrestler either, except when defending takedowns—an area where he actually shows some competence. However, his grappling is loose, making it difficult for him to maintain dominant positions, which likely explains his lack of offensive wrestling.
Ultimately, Sanchez doesn’t seem like a serious contender to win The Ultimate Fighter 33, and it’s hard to see him making it past his first fight.
“I’m very excited about TUF, this is the best reality show that there is. I’ve been looking for the opportunity for quite some time, and now that I’ve got it, I think, I’m very sure that I’m going to get the most out of it. I’m going to give my all,” Sanchez said about joining the show.
