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From nine to five, Roberto Sanchez is a mild-mannered actuarial analyst for American National Insurance, but in the evening, he becomes \u2018Little Fury\u2019 a name given to him for his stature and dominance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roberto Sanchez studied mathematics at San Jacinto College. He now works as an actuarial analyst as well as a professional fighter for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Photo Credit: UFC<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Sanchez, a Houston native, graduated from San Jacinto College South Campus with an associate degree in mathematics in 2009, after changing his major several times.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter I graduated high school, I wasn\u2019t sure what I wanted to do with my life,\u201d Sanchez said. \u201cI tried architecture, engineer and teaching until I settled on math.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While searching for his major one thing always remained constant, his love for mixed martial arts (MMA) particularly Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne day I was walking around San Jac and I saw that there was a martial arts club,\u201d Sanchez said. \u201cThe person teaching the class taught us basic moves. I had been training with my brother at that time and knew the moves already. It wasn\u2019t long before I became president of the club and led the class instruction.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After his graduation from San Jacinto College, Sanchez transferred to University of Houston-Clear Lake and earned a bachelor degree in mathematics in 2012. In that same year, he became a high school teacher, got married and won his first amateur MMA match.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI really developed a love for fighting, but I was still working 80-hour weeks as a teacher and I knew one of my passions was going to have to give,\u201d Sanchez said. \u201cAfter speaking with my wife Natalie, I knew what my decision was. I was going to pursue a career in MMA.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2015, Sanchez won TXMMA Rookie of the Year for going 3-0 as a pro in the Legacy promotion. He also began studying to become an actuarial analyst to have a career that would support his family without working over 40 hours a week.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of fighters that do MMA full time,\u201d Sanchez said. \u201cYou either have to fight more often or work part time. I take my time and lean back on whatever income I have coming in. That allows me to be strategic in what fights I take.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2017, Sanchez went pro with the UFC. He holds a 8-1-0 record with seven wins coming by submission.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI like wining without injuring someone,\u201d Sanchez said. \u201cI like to win by submission. If I can take them down quickly and no one gets injured that\u2019s a huge win in my eyes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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