Brogan Walker (born August 2, 1988) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...

, currently competing in the

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division in the

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(UFC). She has previously fought for

Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is current ...

Background

Walker was born in

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, United States. She moved to

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after she married her Guamanian husband, Mike Sanchez. She represents Guam when competing in MMA.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Walker fought under Pacific Xtreme Combat and amassed a record of 4–0 prior to getting signed by

Invicta Fighting Championships

Walker made her Invicta debut on January 13, 2018, against Cheri Muraski at Invicta FC 27. She won the fight via split decision. Her next fight came on July 21, 2018, facing

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at Invicta FC 30. She won the fight via unanimous decision. On October 4, 2019, Walker faced

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at Invicta FC 37. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. Walker faced

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at Invicta FC 41 on July 30, 2020, as a late notice replacement for Stephanie Geltmacher. She lost the fight by unanimous decision. Walker faced Emilee King at Invicta FC 44 on August 27, 2021. She won the fight by a first-round submission, forcing King to tap with a

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near the end of the round.

The Ultimate Fighter

In February 2022, Walker was announced as a cast member of '' The Ultimate Fighter: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes''. She was selected third by

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in the fighter selections. In her first fight in the house, she faced Hannah Guy and won by majority decision. In the semi-finals, she faced Laura Gallardo and won by unanimous decision to advance to the finals.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In the '' TUF 30'' finals, Walker faced Juliana Miller on August 6, 2022, at

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. She lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. Walker was scheduled to face Liang Na on March 25, 2023, at

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. However, Liang pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and Walker was moved to UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes a month later as a replacement against Iasmin Lucindo. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

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Invicta FC Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is current ...

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