No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Luke Sanders holds a professional MMA record of 13-5-0. Luke 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, Luke Sanders lands 6.61 significant strikes per minute with 52% 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
- 1985-12-12
- Age
- 40
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Brenham, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Nashville MMA · United States
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Luke Sanders sits in the top 25.
- #6 Most significant strikes in a round, Bantamweight75
- #9 Strikes landed per minute, Bantamweight5.89
- #10 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight7:22
- #17 Best significant strike accuracy, Bantamweight51.7%
- #17 Best striking differential, Bantamweight1.87
- #20 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight0.8
- #3 Most significant strikes in a round, Bantamweight75
- #7 Strikes landed per minute, Bantamweight5.89
- #8 Shortest average fight time, Bantamweight7:22
- #10 Best striking differential, Bantamweight1.87
- #14 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Bantamweight0.8
- #16 Best significant strike accuracy, Bantamweight51.7%
Bonus résumé
Luke Sanders has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ POTNvs Renan Barao · UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs VelasquezFeb 17, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Maximo Blanco · UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs CruzJan 17, 2016
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Luke Sanders earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Prochazka· May 1, 2021· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Nate ManessUFCUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Clark· Nov 28, 2020· Catchweight· 13-4 vs 13-1SUBR2 · 2:29
- WINvs Renan BaraoUFCUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 34-8POTNTKOR2 · 1:01
- LOSSvs Rani YahyaUFCUFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 26-9SUBR1 · 1:31
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 14, 2018· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 8-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 12-5TKOR2 · 1:06
- LOSSUFCUFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2· Mar 4, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 35-7SUBR2 · 3:13
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 12-7-1POTNSUBR1 · 3:38
- WINRFA vs. Legacy FC 1· May 8, 2015· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 13-4UD
- WINvs Jarred MercadoRFA 20: Sanders vs. Mercado· Nov 7, 2014· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 12-2TKOR1 · 1:06
- WINRFA 17: Cochrane vs. Giagos· Aug 22, 2014· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 9-4TKOR2 · 3:15
- WINvs Dan MoretRFA 13: Cochrane vs. Escudero· Mar 7, 2014· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 6-1UD
- WINvs Zach UnderwoodXFC 26: Night of Champions 3· Oct 18, 2013· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 11-5TKOR2 · 3:38
- WINvs Javon WrightRhino FC 7· Jul 19, 2013· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 4-3SD
- WINvs Zachary SandersXFC 18: Music City Mayhem· Jun 22, 2012· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 4-2TKOR1 · 4:53
- WINvs Jonathan HinesGameness Fighting Championship· Nov 19, 2011· 3-0 vs 1-18TKO
- WINvs Latral PerdueGameness Fighting Championship· Apr 27, 2011· 2-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Josh JarvisStrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 13· Jan 6, 2011· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 3:15
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1658▼11
- Peak
- 1815Jan 18, 2016
- Rated fights
- 19
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 United States.