DEDREK SANDERS
"Break 'Em Down"
FIGHTER IDENTITY
Gym / Team
Nashville MMA
Organization
LFANationality
United States
Birth
02/03/1994 (32)
Birthplace
Chattanooga
United States
Sport / Status
MMA · Active
Weight class
Lightweight
Height
170 cm (5'7")
Reach
178 cm (70")
Career record
9-5 (partial)
Biography
Sanders made an impressive PFL debut with a first-round KO victory over Sergio Cossio at PFL 7: 2024 Playoffs. Sanders has won 6 of his last 8 fights, with his last 3 victories coming by stoppage, and all 4 of his knockout wins occurring in the first round. His MMA career began in January 2016, taking his first pro fight in Alaska. Sanders’ style revolves around pressuring his opponents into countering, leveraging his left hand to create openings. With a background as a former high school...
WIN BREAKDOWN
5 total fights · 75% KO rate
Fight history (5)
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