Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Derek Brunson
United StatesDerek Brunson
“The One”
23-9-0
RESULT

Derek Brunson def. Lumumba Sayers (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 4:33
Lumumba Sayers
United StatesLumumba Sayers
“HEAVY HANDS SR”
6-5-0
Friday, July 29, 2011
Now Arena, Hoffman Estates, United States

Derek Brunson defeated Lumumba Sayers by Submission in round 1 (4:33) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson, held Friday, July 29, 2011 at Now Arena, Hoffman Estates.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Derek Brunson vs Lumumba Sayers?

Derek Brunson defeated Lumumba Sayers by Submission in round 1 (4:33) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson, held Friday, July 29, 2011 at Now Arena, Hoffman Estates.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Derek Brunson 65%35% Lumumba Sayers

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

23-9-0
Record
6-5-0
1720
Power Index rating
1610
1
Win Streak
1
42
Age
48
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
vs
-
Derek Brunson
  • Black belt · BJJ · Renzo Gracie
  • 2007All-American · NCAA D2 · 197 lbs
  • 2005All-American · NCAA D2 · 184 lbs
  • 2003All-American · NCAA D2 · 184 lbs

Camp Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US

Lumumba Sayers

No background on record

Camp Grapplers Edge

Striking Profile

3.51
SLpM
15.00
47%
Str. Acc.
100%
3.05
SApM
15.00
51%
Str. Def.
25%

Grappling Profile

3.14
TD Avg.
-
33%
TD Acc.
-
85%
TD Def.
-
0.60
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Derek Brunson · 2-3
  • L
    Rodolfo Vieira
    ADXC 7 · Nov 17, 2024
    Submission · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Ray Cooper III
    Professional Fighters League - 2023 Season PFL Championships · Nov 23, 2023
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 187 lb Catchweight
  • L
    Dricus Du Plessis
    UFC 285: Jones vs Gane · Mar 4, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 4:59 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jared Cannonier
    UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 · Feb 12, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:29 · Middleweight
  • W
    Darren Till
    UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till · Sep 4, 2021
    Submission · R3 · 2:13 · Middleweight
Lumumba Sayers · 2-3
  • W
    Jeremy Morrison
    BKFC Fight Night Prospects Denver · May 31, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 00:12 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Canaan Grigsby
    Fight to Win · Aug 15, 2014
    TKO · R2 · 2:18 · Middleweight
  • L
    Tommy Speer
    MFW 2 · Apr 5, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 3:39 · Middleweight
  • L
    Anthony Smith
    Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman · Aug 17, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 3:52 · Middleweight
  • W
    Scott Smith
    Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey · Mar 3, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 1:34 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 22 fights · 1 fight
38.4
Avg sig. strikes
3.0
1.73
Avg takedowns
-
3:41
Avg control time
-
196
Career high strikes
3
6
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Derek Brunson
Strike target
Lumumba Sayers
74%
Head
100%
15%
Body
0%
11%
Leg
0%
Derek Brunson
Strike position
Lumumba Sayers
41%
Distance
100%
29%
Clinch
0%
30%
Ground
0%