In MMA, fighters are often defined by how they cope when a tough circumstance knocks them down. In today’s episode ofAcross The Pond,you will meet a southwest diamond hoping to make the most of his second chance in the ultra competitive Flyweight division. A professional since February 2011 and representingJackson-Wink MMA,26 year oldJoby Sanchezowns a 11-2 record in thirteen career bouts consisting of four knockouts, four submissions and three decisions.
In his MMA debut, Joby defeatedMatt Madridvia TKO in round three. Then he submittedRon Whitein the second round via rear naked choke. Joby also tapped outDaniel Armendariz via rear naked choke in round two at King of the Cage Night Stalker. At XFC 20 High Octane, he submittedChris Dunnvia triangle choke in the first round. Joby defeatedEric Moellvia TKO in round one at XFC 25 Boiling Point. He defeatedAntonio Banuelosvia TKO in the second round. At UFN 59 in Boston, Joby defeatedTateki Matsudavia split decision. Following his UFC release he submittedMartin Sandovalin the second round via brabo choke at Global Knockout 7. Joby followed this up with a split decision victory overJesus Urbina.In the inaugural Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series event, Joby defeatedManny Vazquezvia unanimous decision. At Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 7 he defeatedJp Buys via TKO in the second round and earned a return trip to the UFC in the process. Joby is a prime example of what can happen when you put the hard work in to chase your dreams!
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Joby’s second round TKO of Jp Buys at Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 7

Joby’s second round submission over Martin Sandoval at Global Knockout 7

Sanchez v Moell XFC 25 Boiling Point

Joby’s first round submission of Chris Dunn at XFC 20 High Octane
