Luke Sanders Could Barely Walk Before UFC on ESPN 1 Victory

Luke Sanders just picked up one of the biggest victories of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Over the weekend (Sun. February 17, 2019) “Cool Hand” knocked out former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao at UFC Phoenix. Sanders was gett…

Luke Sanders just picked up one of the biggest victories of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Over the weekend (Sun. February 17, 2019) “Cool Hand” knocked out former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao at UFC Phoenix. Sanders was getting outclassed in the first round but followed his corner’s instructions to be more aggressive in […]

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Commission Recommends Four UFC Fighters Move Up In Weight

The California State Athletic Commission has recommended four UFC fighters to move up a weight class following UFC Fresno earlier this last month. Marlon Moraes, Iuri Alcantara, Davi Ramos and Luke Sanders, all of whom competed on the Fresno card, were all told to move up a division, as all four men fought at more […]

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The California State Athletic Commission has recommended four UFC fighters to move up a weight class following UFC Fresno earlier this last month.

Marlon Moraes, Iuri Alcantara, Davi Ramos and Luke Sanders, all of whom competed on the Fresno card, were all told to move up a division, as all four men fought at more than 10 percent of the contracted fight weight.

The UFC and necessary governing bodies have implemented such plans due to recent issues with dehydration and drastic weight cuts, which inevitably affects fighters’ stamina and overall performance.

The CSAC says they will no longer grant licenses to the above-stated fighters to fight at the weight classes they are cutting so much weight to get to, meaning said fighters will either have to go up a weight class or diet and manage their weight better to stay within the 10 percent limit.

Moraes scores an emphatic knockout over Aljamain Sterling in just over a minute into their bantamweight encounter, a victory that would have put the Brazilian in title contention prior to this revelation. Now, Moraes will have to consider moving up to featherweight in order to be properly licensed to fight.

The CSAC says they will not grant these men licenses at their current weight classes “without extensive medical documentation from a licensed physician certifying the weight class is appropriate and verified by CSAC physicians.”

Moraes gained over 14 percent back following weigh-ins, coming in 155 pounds for a 135 pound contest. Alcantara and Sanders also gained nearly 20 pounds from weigh-ins to fight day. Meanwhile, Ramos went from 155.8 pounds to a whopping 179, a 15 percent increase in weight from weigh-ins to fight night.

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Andre Soukhamthath Replaces Bryan Caraway, Faces Luke Sanders at UFC Fight Night: Fresno

Andre Soukhamthath will replace Bryan Caraway and take on Luke Sanders at UFC Fight Night 123 next month, the promotion announced. Caraway suffered an injury and was forced out of the event, which takes place from the SaveMart Center in Fresno, Califor…

Andre Soukhamthath will replace Bryan Caraway and take on Luke Sanders at UFC Fight Night 123 next month, the promotion announced. Caraway suffered an injury and was forced out of the event, which takes place from the SaveMart Center in Fresno, California and features Cub Swanson vs. Brian Ortega. Soukhamthath (11-5) has dropped his two […]

Bryan Caraway Injured, Off UFC Fight Night 123 Card

Once again, Bryan Caraway can’t stay healthy. Caraway was set to take on Luke Sanders inside the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The bout was scheduled to take place on Dec. 9. That is no longer the case. MMAJunkie.com received word that …

Once again, Bryan Caraway can’t stay healthy. Caraway was set to take on Luke Sanders inside the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The bout was scheduled to take place on Dec. 9. That is no longer the case. MMAJunkie.com received word that Caraway is off the card due to an injury. A search for […]

Bryan Caraway vs. Luke Sanders Booked For UFC Fight Night 123

Bryan Caraway is returning to action on Dec. 9. Caraway is set to take on Luke Sanders inside the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The bout will take place on the UFC Fight Night 123 card. UFC officials confirmed the bout to ESPN. Caraway last competed back in May 2016. He was supposed to […]

Bryan Caraway is returning to action on Dec. 9. Caraway is set to take on Luke Sanders inside the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The bout will take place on the UFC Fight Night 123 card. UFC officials confirmed the bout to ESPN. Caraway last competed back in May 2016. He was supposed to […]

UFC Fight Night 116: Saturday’s Card Loses Felipe Arantes-Luke Sanders

Illness has struck Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 116 card, as Felipe Arantes and Luke Sanders has been pulled. The UFC confirmed Thursday night that Arantes was sick, and without enough time to find a replacement, removed Sanders as well. Ten fights are now scheduled for Saturday from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, headlined by […]

Illness has struck Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 116 card, as Felipe Arantes and Luke Sanders has been pulled. The UFC confirmed Thursday night that Arantes was sick, and without enough time to find a replacement, removed Sanders as well. Ten fights are now scheduled for Saturday from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, headlined by […]