Andy Enz (born August 15, 1991) is an

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mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

who most recently competed in the

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division of the

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Background

Born and raised in

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, Enz began

wrestling Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat ...

at the age of four and began

boxing Boxing (also known as "Western boxing" or "pugilism") is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves and other protective equipment such as hand wraps and mouthguards, throw punches at each other for a predetermined ...

from a young age, under the tutelage of his father. At the age of 14, he began training in

Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ; pt, jiu-jitsu brasileiro ) is a self-defence martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting (ne-waza) and submission holds. BJJ focuses on the skill of taking an opponent to the ground, control ...

. A graduate of

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, he had a fourth-place finish during his senior season competing at 215 lbs.

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

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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

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. 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

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References

External links

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Andy Enz's Big Break
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UFC 183 results, photos: Thiago 'Marreta' Santos tears through Andy Enz in first
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