Featherweight

Luke

"Cool Hand"

Sanders

L UD
Sanders
VS
OPPONENT
Felipe Colares
U-DEC
May 01, 2021
L SUB
Sanders
VS
OPPONENT
Nate Maness
SUB Rear Naked Choke
November 28, 2020
W KO
Sanders
VS
OPPONENT
Renan Barao
KO/TKO Punch
February 17, 2019
L SUB
Sanders
VS
OPPONENT
Rani Yahya
SUB Heel Hook
August 25, 2018
W UD
Sanders
VS
OPPONENT
Patrick Williams
U-DEC
April 14, 2018
13
WINS
5
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
AGE
40
HEIGHT
168 cm
WEIGHT
61.2 kg
REACH
170 cm
LEG REACH
36.5 cm
COUNTRY
United States

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

Luke Sanders has become one of the most feared names in the division with 13 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: Freestyle.

Q & A

Q: UFC Fight Night
ANSWER: (5/1/21) Sanders lost a three round unanimous decision to Felipe ColaresUFC on ESPN(11/28/20) Sanders was submitted by Nate Maness via rear naked choke at 2:29 of the second roundUFC on ESPN(2/17/19) Sanders knocked out Renan Barao at 1:01 of the second round(8/25/18) Sanders was submitted by Rani Yahya via heel hook at 1:31 of the first roundUFC on FOX(4/14/18) Sanders won a three round unanimous decision over Patrick Williams(12/9/17) Sanders was stopped by Andre Soukhamthath via strikes at 1:06 of the second roundUFC 209(3/4/17) Sanders was submitted by Iuri Alcantara via kneebar at 3:13 of the second round(1/17/16) Sanders submitted Maximo Blanco via rear naked choke at 3:38 of the first round
Q: STRIKEFORCE HISTORYChallengers 13
ANSWER: (1/7/11) Sanders stopped Josh Jarvis via strikes at 3:15 of the first round
Q: TRAINING
ANSWER: Standup, wrestling, BJJ and strength training.When and why did you start training for fighting?I was 17 when I knew I was definitely made to fight. My friends at the new school I transferred to entered me into a toughman contest at the city fair without me knowing. I fought three grown men that night and won 600 dollars. After that, I knew I would fight for my living.What ranks and titles have you held?Several time BMX national champion & fourth in 1992 in the grand nationals, 2001 member of the TN state hockey team champions, 2002 - 3rd in TN wrestling & 2004 TN State Champion (145lbs)Do you have any heroes?My parents for all the hard work and sacrifices they've made for me, and my siblingsWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?I’m honored for the opportunity...I feel like I'm here to stay and where I need to be.What was your job before you started fighting?HVAC sheet metal mechanicSpecific accomplishments in amateur competition?4-0 MMA, 9-0 boxingSpecific accomplishments in pro competition?Strikeforce veteran, XFC veteran, RFA 135 ChampionFavorite Striking technique: knees

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY52%
STRIKING DEFENSE50%
LANDED/MIN
6.61
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
4.37
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY30%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE72%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.71
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.2
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
3 W - 5 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-2 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission1
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission3
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE Freestyle
STANCE Southpaw
UFC DEBUT Jan. 17, 2016