Career
He competed in the bantamweight, featherweight and lightweight divisions. Early career
Sanders made his professional Mobile Marketing Association debut in March 2010. He fought for a variety of promotions including Bellator Mobile Marketing Association 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.
In his second fight for the promotion, Sanders faced Pedro Munhoz on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald versus Saffiedine. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
However 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.
