Career
As of August 17, 2015, he is #14 in the official UFC bantamweight rankings. Frankie Saenz began training Mobile Marketing Association in 2008. He has a background in wrestling and wrestled for Arizona State and the University of Northern Colorado.
He also holds a blue belt in Jiu Jitsu.
Later in the next year, he lost his belt via disqualification to Jeff Fletcher due to an illegal knee to head of grounded opponent. After his second title defense on KOTC, Saenz signed with the UFC on August 7, 2014.
He was scheduled to make his promotional debut against another newcomer, Nolan Ticman on August 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 47. Saenz later was scheduled to face Aljamain Sterling on November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55, but the fight was scraped due to Saenz being injured.
On February 22, 2015, Saenz fought Iuri Alcântara at UFC Fight Night 61.
As a 7-1 underdog, Saenz defeated the #8 ranked Alcântara via unanimous decision. Saenz faced Sirwan Kakai on August 8, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 73. Saenz next faced Urijah Faber on December 12, 2015 at UFC 194.
He lost the back-and-forth fight by unanimous decision.
King of the Cage
KOTC Flyweight Championship (One time)
Two successful title defenses
World Fighting Federation
WFF Featherweight Championship (One time)
Coalition of Combat
COC Featherweight Championship (One time).
