Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Sanders vs Colares
May. 1, 2021
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
4
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 416
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 791
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 10
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Brenham, United States
Trains at
Nashville MMA
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
37
Height
66.00
Weight
145.50
Octagon Debut
Jan. 17, 2016
Reach
67.00
Leg reach
36.50
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2011
- Eight wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- Six first round finishes
- 2-3 in last five bouts
- Went the five round championship distance once
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (5/1/21) Sanders lost a three round unanimous decision to Felipe Colares
UFC on ESPN (11/28/20) Sanders was submitted by Nate Maness via rear naked choke at 2:29 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (2/17/19) Sanders knocked out Renan Barao at 1:01 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (8/25/18) Sanders was submitted by Rani Yahya via heel hook at 1:31 of the first round
UFC on FOX (4/14/18) Sanders won a three round unanimous decision over Patrick Williams
UFC Fight Night (12/9/17) Sanders was stopped by Andre Soukhamthath via strikes at 1:06 of the second round
UFC 209 (3/4/17) Sanders was submitted by Iuri Alcantara via kneebar at 3:13 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (1/17/16) Sanders submitted Maximo Blanco via rear naked choke at 3:38 of the first round
STRIKEFORCE HISTORY
Challengers 13 (1/7/11) Sanders stopped Josh Jarvis via strikes at 3:15 of the first round
Q&A
TRAINING: 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 siblings
What 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 mechanic
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 4-0 MMA, 9-0 boxing
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Strikeforce veteran, XFC veteran, RFA 135 Champion
Favorite Striking technique: knees
