Luke Sanders

"Cool Hand"

13-5-0★ 2bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Felipe Colares · Unanimous Decision · May 1, 2021

13-5-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Felipe ColaresUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka·May 1, 2021

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Luke Sanders holds a professional MMA record of 13-5-0. Sanders has won 13 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Sanders lands 6.61 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy and averages 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 1, 2021. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Dec 12, 1985
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Brenham, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Felipe Colares
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka· May 1, 2021· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nate Maness
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Clark· Nov 28, 2020· Catchweight· 13-4 vs 13-1
SUB
R2 · 2:29
WIN
vs Renan Barao
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 34-8
TKO
R2 · 1:01
POTN
LOSS
vs Rani Yahya
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 26-9
SUB
R1 · 1:31
WIN
vs Patrick Williams
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 14, 2018· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 8-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Andre Soukhamthath
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 12-5
TKO
R2 · 1:06
LOSS
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2· Mar 4, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 35-7
SUB
R2 · 3:13
WIN
vs Maximo Blanco
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 12-7-1
SUB
R1 · 3:38
POTN
WIN
vs Terrion Ware×1Title bout · Title win #1
RFA vs. Legacy FC 1· May 8, 2015· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 13-4
UD
WIN
vs Jarred Mercado
RFA 20: Sanders vs. Mercado· Nov 7, 2014· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 12-2
TKO
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Darrick Minner
RFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos· Aug 22, 2014· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 9-4
TKO
R2 · 3:15
WIN
vs Dan Moret
RFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero· Mar 7, 2014· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Zach Underwood
XFC 26: Night of Champions 3· Oct 18, 2013· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 11-5
TKO
R2 · 3:38
WIN
vs Javon Wright
Rhino FC 7· Jul 19, 2013· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 4-3
SD
WIN
vs Zachary Sanders
XFC 18: Music City Mayhem· Jun 22, 2012· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 4:53
WIN
vs Jonathan Hines
Gameness Fighting Championship· Nov 19, 2011· 3-0 vs 1-18
TKO
WIN
vs Latral Perdue
Gameness Fighting Championship· Apr 27, 2011· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Josh Jarvis
Strikeforce: Challengers 13· Jan 6, 2011· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 3:15

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Nashville MMA

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

One-Shot Power

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power97

Kick power59

Punch speed95

Kick speed63

Accuracy91

Takedowns68

Ground striking81

Submissions82

Chin78

Body strength88

Cardio84

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 13-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed6.61per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.37per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed6.61per min

53% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.37per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Luke Sanders sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#7 Strikes landed per minute, Bantamweight5.89

UFC

Bonus résumé

Luke Sanders has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Luke Sanders earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1641▼26
Peak: 1808Jan 18, 2016
Rated fights: 18

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Frequently asked questions

When does Luke Sanders fight next?

Luke Sanders has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Luke Sanders's record?

Luke Sanders's professional MMA record is 13-5-0.

Who is Luke Sanders fighting next?

Luke Sanders's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Luke Sanders fight last?

Luke Sanders most recently fought Felipe Colares at UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka on Saturday, May 1, 2021, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Luke Sanders fight in?

Luke Sanders fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Luke Sanders have?

Luke Sanders has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Luke Sanders won?

Luke Sanders has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Luke Sanders?

Luke Sanders is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Luke Sanders weigh?

Luke Sanders weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Luke Sanders's reach?

Luke Sanders has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Luke Sanders?

Luke Sanders is 40 years old (born Dec 12, 1985).

Where is Luke Sanders from?

Luke Sanders is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY