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| Andy Enz | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1991 Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| Other names | Tank Mode Lionheart |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 78.0 |
| Fighting out of | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
| Team | Gracie Barra Alaska |
| Years active | 2010-2015 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Andy Enz (born August 15, 1991) is an American[1] mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
[edit]Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Enz began wrestling at the age of four and began boxing from a young age, under the tutelage of his father. At the age of 14, he began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. A graduate of Service High School, he had a fourth-place finish during his senior season competing at 215 lbs.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Enz began his professional career in 2010, as a 17-year-old high school senior. After compiling a record of 6-1, he was invited to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.
The Ultimate Fighter
[edit]After making it through the tryouts, Enz faced Uriah Hall in the preliminary bout to get into the house and make it to the final cast. Enz lost a unanimous decision, breaking his arm in the process but still managing to make it to a decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]After earning three consecutive first-round submission wins on the regional scene in Alaska, Enz was signed by the UFC.
Enz made his promotional debut against Clint Hester at UFC 169 on February 2, 2015. He lost via unanimous decision.
Enz returned to face Marcelo Guimaraes at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. He lost again via split decision.
Enz then faced Thiago Santos at UFC 183. He was defeated via TKO from a body kick and follow up punches in the first round and subsequently released from the promotion.
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 14 matches | 10 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 10-4 | Thiago Santos | TKO (body kick and punches) | UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz | January 31, 2015 | 1 | 1:56 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 10-3 | Marcelo Guimarães | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens | June 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 10-2 | Clint Hester | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber II | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 10-1 | Mike Fannon | Submission (north-south choke) | Alaska FC 101: Tank Mode vs. Cannon | September 18, 2013 | 1 | 0:58 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Win | 9-1 | Chris Cuff | Submission (D'Arce choke) | Alaska FC 99: Spring Beatings | April 10, 2013 | 1 | 1:13 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Win | 8-1 | Thomas Ide | TKO (submission to punches) | Alaska FC 98: Heavyweights Collide | March 12, 2013 | 1 | 0:40 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Loss | 7-1 | Julio Paulino | Decision (unanimous) | Alaska FC 91: Great North Grand Prix 2 | April 11, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Alaska FC 91 Grand Prix Final. |
| Win | 7-0 | Stephen Waalkes | Submission (armbar) | Alaska FC 91: Great North Grand Prix 2 | April 11, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Alaska FC 91 Grand Prix Semifinal. |
| Win | 6-0 | Tommie Matthews | KO (head kick) | Alaska FC 91: Great North Grand Prix 2 | April 11, 2012 | 1 | N/A | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Alaska FC 91 Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 5-0 | Nic Herron-Webb | Decision (split) | Alaska FC 86 | November 16, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Defended the Alaska FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 4-0 | Tyler Milner | Decision (split) | Alaska FC 77: Hardcore Harvest | November 17, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Won the Alaska FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 3-0 | Chase Jensen | Submission (choke) | Alaska FC: Fight for Freedom 1 | September 10, 2010 | 2 | N/A | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Win | 2-0 | Rod Pucak | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Alaska FC 69: Proving Ground | March 9, 2010 | 1 | 2:27 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Tommie Matthews | Submission (americana) | Alaska FC 68 | February 10, 2010 | 1 | 1:26 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Andy Enz". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 12, 2015.
- ^ "Anchorage man prepares for second UFC fight".
External links
[edit]- Andy Enz on Facebook
- Andy Enz's Big Break at fightland (Vice magazine)
- UFC 183 results, photos: Thiago 'Marreta' Santos tears through Andy Enz in first at MMAjunkie.com
- Andy Enz at MMAjunkie.com
- Andy Enz at Tapology.com
- Andy Enz at ESPN.com
- Andy Enz at UFC
- Professional MMA record for Andy Enz from Sherdog
