Introduction
Jerrod Sanders (born October 1, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist. He has competed in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Sanders made his professional MMA debut in March 2010. He fought for a variety of promotions including Bellator MMA and World Series of Fighting. In the first four years of his career he amassed a record of 14 wins against 1 loss.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sanders made his UFC debut against Yosdenis Cedeno on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45. He lost the fight via TKO after the first round as Sanders was unable to continue.
Sanders next faced Pedro Munhoz on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Subsequently, Munhoz tested positive for exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites and the result was changed to a no contest.
In his third fight for the promotion, Sanders fought Russell Doane on July 12, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Sanders next faced Felipe Arantes on July 7, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 19 matches | 15 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–3 (1) | Felipe Arantes | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez | 000000002016-07-07-0000July 7, 2016 | 2 | 1:39 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–2 (1) | Russell Doane | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | 000000002015-07-12-0000July 12, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| NC | 14–2 (1) | Pedro Munhoz | NC (overturned) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | 000000002014-10-04-0000October 4, 2014 | 1 | 0:39 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | Return to Bantamweight. Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Munhoz; overturned after he tested positive for exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites. |
| Loss | 14–2 | Yosdenis Cedeno | TKO (retirement) | UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller | 000000002014-07-16-0000July 16, 2014 | 1 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 14–1 | Thomas Schulte | Decision (unanimous) | SCS 21: No Surrender | 000000002014-01-25-0000January 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 13–1 | Jeff Smith | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 3 | 000000002013-06-14-0000June 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 | Rocky Long | TKO (punches) | SCS 12: Red, White, Black and Blue | 000000002012-07-28-0000July 28, 2012 | 1 | 4:08 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 11–1 | Derek Cranford | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KOTC: Thunderstorm | 000000002012-06-16-0000June 16, 2012 | 1 | 2:37 | Norman, Oklahoma, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 10–1 | Willian Teixeira | Submission (D'Arce choke) | HCC 10: Haidar Capixaba Combat 10 | 000000002012-05-12-0000May 12, 2012 | 1 | 2:41 | Vitória, Brazil | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 9–1 | Andrew Carrillo | Submission (choke) | SCS 9: Sugar Creek Showdown 9 | 000000002012-01-28-0000January 28, 2012 | 1 | 4:32 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Dustin Blake | Decision (unanimous) | C3 Fights: Slamfest | 000000002012-01-21-0000January 21, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Willie Mack | Decision (unanimous) | C3 Fights: Fall Brawl | 000000002011-10-22-0000October 22, 2011 | 3 | 3:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Jimmy Van Horn | TKO (punches) | SCS 7: Sugar Creek Showdown 7 | 000000002011-09-10-0000September 10, 2011 | 4 | 3:44 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Cody Carrillo | Submission (D'Arce choke) | C3 Fights: Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest | 000000002011-07-30-0000July 30, 2011 | 3 | 1:42 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Rick Huff | Submission (rear-naked choke) | C3 Fights: MMA Championship Fights | 000000002011-06-04-0000June 4, 2011 | 1 | 0:58 | Concho, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Javier Obregon | Decision (unanimous) | SCS 5: Sugar Creek Showdown 5 | 000000002011-05-14-0000May 14, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Jeremy Spoon | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 37 | 000000002011-03-19-0000March 19, 2011 | 2 | 0:26 | Concho, Oklahoma, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | William Joplin | Decision (unanimous) | C3 Fights: SlamFest | 000000002011-01-29-0000January 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Anthony Christodoulou | Submission (D'Arce choke) | Fury Fight Promotions: The Storm | 000000002010-03-20-0000March 20, 2010 | 2 | 2:14 | North Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
Mixed martial arts amateur record
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Robert Abrantes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CFP: Clash at the Coast 3 | 000000002009-06-06-0000June 6, 2009 | 1 | 1:57 | Wilmington, North Carolina, United States |