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Luke Sanders vs Rani Yahya

Luke Sanders is 13-5-0; Rani Yahya is 28-12-1 (1 NC). Rani Yahya is 2 years older than Luke Sanders. They have met once: Luke Sanders 0, Rani Yahya 1.

Luke Sanders
United States
Luke Sanders
“Cool Hand” · 13-5-0
UDSUBTKO
Met once
Rani Yahya
Brazil
Rani Yahya
28-12-1 (1 NC)
TKOTKOUD
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Style & credentials

Luke Sanders

No background on record

Camp · Nashville MMA · United States
Rani Yahya
BJJNo-Gi Grappling
  • 2023Black belt · BJJAthaide Junior
  • 2019Champion · IBJJF Worldsblack belt featherweight (master)
  • 2007Champion · ADCC-66 kg
  • 2006Semifinalist · K1 Heros Lightweight Gp
Camp · Constrictor Team · Brasilia, Brazil

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

81%
Head
55%
12%
Body
19%
7%
Leg
27%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Luke Sanderslast 8 fights
68%10%22%
Rani Yahyalast 20 fights
76%19%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Luke Sanders· from fights outside the UFC Rani Yahya· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
6.611.91
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Luke Sanders · Elite · better than 98% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.372.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Luke Sanders · Below avg · better than 22% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.712.66
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Luke Sanders · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
30%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Luke Sanders · Below avg · better than 30% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
73%31%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Luke Sanders · Good · better than 71% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Poor · better than 7% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.201.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Luke Sanders · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRani Yahya · Elite · better than 91% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

6.61
Strikes landed / min
1.91
4.37
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.11
0.71 / 2.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.66 / 8.6
30%
Takedown accuracy
31%
73%
Takedown defence
31%
1:24
Control time / fight
4:25
0.20
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.50

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Luke Sanders8 UFC fights · 416 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
53%222/547
8%32/46
7%30/39
Clinch
6%24/41
4%17/19
0%0/0
Ground
21%89/97
0%2/2
0%0/0
Rani Yahya21 UFC fights · 415 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%168/750
12%48/79
25%105/139
Clinch
3%11/26
2%9/9
1%5/5
Ground
12%49/67
4%17/17
1%3/3

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Luke Sanders and Rani Yahya ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick (Sat, Aug 25, 2018), where Rani Yahya won by Submission.

What are the records of Luke Sanders and Rani Yahya?

Luke Sanders is 13-5-0 and Rani Yahya is 28-12-1 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Luke Sanders or Rani Yahya?

Neither. Both have a 67" · 170 cm reach.

Who is taller, Luke Sanders or Rani Yahya?

Neither. Both stand 5'6" · 168 cm.

Who is older, Luke Sanders or Rani Yahya?

Rani Yahya is 42 and Luke Sanders is 40.

Who has more finishes, Luke Sanders or Rani Yahya?

Luke Sanders has 9 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Rani Yahya has 21 wins (0 by KO/TKO, 21 by submission).