Andy Enz

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.

Andy Enz
Born (1991-08-15) August 15, 1991
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Other namesTank Mode
Lionheart
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach78.0
Fighting out ofAnchorage, 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

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 competed 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 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 Submission (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 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 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

References
  1. "Andy Enz". Sherdog. Archived from the original on June 11, 2015.
  2. https://www.adn.com/sports/article/anchorage-man-prepares-second-ufc-fight/2014/06/21/
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