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Orlando Sanchez (fighter)

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Orlando Sanchez
Born(1982-02-05)February 5, 1982
DiedDecember 15, 2022(2022-12-15) (aged 40)
Other namesThe Cuban Tree Stump
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight260 lb (118 kg; 18 st 8 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Fighting out ofPasadena, California
Rank3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins5
By knockout4
By submission1
Losses0
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2017 Espoo +99 kg
Gold medal – first place 2015 São Paulo +99 kg

Orlando Sanchez (February 5, 1982 – December 15, 2022) was an American submission grappler and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.[1] He was known as the "Cuban Tree Stump" and "the Big O".[2]

Competition career

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Sanchez earned his black belt in BJJ in four years.[3] He won the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship in 2015.[1] He was undefeated in MMA.[4]

He is best known for competing at ADCC, where he earned a gold medal in 2015 and a silver medal in 2017. His final appearance was at the 2022 ADCC World Championship[5] and he was inducted into the ADCC Hall of Fame in 2024.[6]

Death

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Sanchez died in December 2022 from a fentanyl and methamphetamine overdose.[7][8]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
6 matches 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 1 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–0 (1) Cesar Stubbert Cortez TKO (punches) CRF 16 April 18, 2015 1 2:12 San Jose, Costa Rica
NC 4–0 (1) Robert Gonzalez No Contest WFC 4 January 18, 2013 1 4:35 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 4–0 C.J. Leveque TKO (submission to punches) WFC – Resolution September 8, 2012 1 1:27 Yuba City, California, United States
Win 3–0 Julian Collins Submission Maxx FC 16 June 2, 2012 1 2:52 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Win 2–0 William Wheeler TKO (punches) National Fight Alliance October 29, 2011 1 0:56 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 1–0 Juan Miranda TKO (knees and punches) XVT 5 December 19, 2010 1 0:13 Cartago, Costa Rica

References

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  1. ^ a b Bradley, Kevin (December 17, 2022). "BJJ star and ADCC champ Orlando Sanchez dead at age 40". Bloody Elbow.
  2. ^ "Orlando Sanchez | BJJ Heroes".
  3. ^ "Former ADCC Champion Orlando Sanchez Dies at 40 – Black Belt Magazine". blackbeltmag.com.
  4. ^ "Orlando Sanchez". Sherdog.
  5. ^ "ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  6. ^ Phillips, Sabrina (15 February 2024). "Orlando Sanchez Becomes First Posthumous Induction Into ADCC Hall Of Fame". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ^ Blackett, Todd (24 May 2023). "Orlando Sanchez Cause Of Death Confirmed". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  8. ^ "BJJ star Orlando Sanchez dead at 40; combat sports community pays tribute". Yahoo Sports. 18 December 2022.