Andy Enz

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Andy Enz
Born (1991-08-15) August 15, 1991 (age 31)
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Other namesTank Mode
Lionheart
Nationality American
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach78.0
Fighting out of Anchorage, Alaska, United States
TeamGracie Barra Alaska
Years active2010-2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins10
By knockout1
By submission7
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision3
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.

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Background

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

Early career

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

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

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

Professional record breakdown
14 matches10 wins4 losses
By knockout11
By submission70
By decision23
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10-4 Thiago Santos TKO (body kick and punches) UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz January 31, 201511:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10-3 Marcelo Guimarães Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 201435:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss10-2 Clint Hester Decision (unanimous) UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber II February 1, 201435:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win10-1Mike FannonSubmission (north-south choke)Alaska FC 101: Tank Mode vs. CannonSeptember 18, 201310:58 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win9-1Chris CuffSubmission (D'Arce choke)Alaska FC 99: Spring BeatingsApril 10, 201311:13 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win8-1Thomas IdeTKO (submission to punches)Alaska FC 98: Heavyweights CollideMarch 12, 201310:40 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Loss7-1Julio PaulinoDecision (unanimous)Alaska FC 91: Great North Grand Prix 2April 11, 201235:00 Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesAlaska FC 91 Grand Prix Final.
Win7-0Stephen WaalkesSubmission (armbar)Alaska FC 91: Great North Grand Prix 2April 11, 20121N/A Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesAlaska FC 91 Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win6-0Tommie MatthewsKO (head kick)Alaska FC 91: Great North Grand Prix 2April 11, 20121N/A Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesAlaska FC 91 Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win5-0Nic Herron-WebbDecision (split)Alaska FC 86November 16, 201155:00 Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesDefended the Alaska FC Middleweight Championship.
Win4-0Tyler MilnerDecision (split)Alaska FC 77: Hardcore HarvestNovember 17, 201055:00 Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesWon the Alaska FC Middleweight Championship.
Win3-0Chase JensenSubmission (choke)Alaska FC: Fight for Freedom 1September 10, 20102N/A Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win2-0Rod PucakSubmission (rear-naked choke)Alaska FC 69: Proving GroundMarch 9, 201012:27 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win1-0Tommie MatthewsSubmission (americana)Alaska FC 68February 10, 201011:26 Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Andy Enz". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 12, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Anchorage man prepares for second UFC fight".
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