Luke Sanders vs Rani Yahya

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Key Stats

Luke SandersvsRani Yahya
8
Fights
21
3
Wins
13
5
Losses
6
0
Draws
1
0
No Contests
1
2
Finishes
7
0h 11m
Control Time
1h 28m

Striking Stats

Luke SandersvsRani Yahya
416
Sig. Strikes Landed
440
52.6%
Sig. Strike Acc.
39.2%
52.0
Sig. Str / Fight
21.0
4
Knockdowns
0
335
Head Strikes
239
51
Body Strikes
82
30
Leg Strikes
119

Grappling Stats

Luke SandersvsRani Yahya
3
Takedowns Landed
41
30.0%
Takedown Acc.
31.1%
0.4
TD / Fight
2.0
1
Sub. Attempts
23
0
Reversals
7

Tale of the Tape

SandersvsYahya
40 yrs
Age
42 yrs
5' 6"
Height
5' 6"
135 lbs.
Weight
135 lbs.
67"
Reach
67"
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
850
ELO Rating
1,039
1,029
Peak ELO
1,170
37.5%
Win Rate
61.9%
66.7%
Finish Rate
53.8%
276
Days / Fight
242

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

SandersvsYahya
Retired
Status
Inactive
0
Win Streak
0
1
Best Streak
4
WLWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
DWWLL

Win Methods

SandersvsYahya
1 (33.3%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
1 (33.3%)
Submission
7 (53.8%)
1 (33.3%)
Decision
6 (46.2%)

Head-to-Head Record

Luke Sanders0
–
Rani Yahya1
L
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. VickSubmission - R1
Aug 25, 2018
Who Wins?
Luke Sanders ProfileRani Yahya Profile

Luke Sanders vs Rani Yahya: Matchup Breakdown

Luke Sanders is 3-5 in the Bantamweight division with a 37.5% win rate. Rani Yahya is 13-6-1 (1 NC) at Bantamweight, winning 61.9% of the time. Luke Sanders is listed as retired. Rani Yahya is listed as inactive.

They have met 1 time. Rani Yahya leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick on Aug 25, 2018, won by Rani Yahya by Submission in round 1.

Rani Yahya holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,039 to 850. Career peaks are 1,029 for Luke Sanders and 1,170 for Rani Yahya. Luke Sanders has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win from 3 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Rani Yahya has 0 KO/TKO and 7 submission wins, finishing 53.8% of the time.

Luke Sanders stands 5' 6" with a reach of 67" and fights southpaw. Rani Yahya is 5' 6" with a reach of 67", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Luke Sanders is 40, Rani Yahya is 42.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Luke Sanders has landed 416 significant strikes at 52.6% accuracy with 3 takedowns and 0h 11m of control time. Rani Yahya has landed 440 at 39.2% with 41 takedowns and 1h 28m of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Luke Sanders and Rani Yahya fought before?

Yes. Luke Sanders and Rani Yahya have fought once in the UFC. Rani Yahya won by submission at UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick on August 25, 2018.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Luke Sanders or Rani Yahya?

Rani Yahya has more UFC wins: 13 to 3. Luke Sanders's UFC record is 3-5; Rani Yahya's is 13-6-1 (1 NC).

KO/TKO wins: Luke Sanders 1, Rani Yahya 0. Submission wins: Luke Sanders 1, Rani Yahya 7.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Luke Sanders or Rani Yahya?

Luke Sanders and Rani Yahya are the same height: 5'6". Both have a 67-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.