Jerrod Sanders
Jerrod Sanders is an American mixed martial artist. He has competed in the bantamweight, featherweight, and lightweight divisions.
College career
Sanders wrestled collegiately at Oklahoma State, where he was an NCAA All-American, finishing 4th in the nation at 149-pounds in 2003.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.