Lumumba Sayers


Lumumba Sayers is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he has formerly competed for Strikeforce.

Background

Sayers is from Denver, Colorado, attending Manual High School and then continued his education at Colorado State University. He has a combat sports background in boxing and also participated in many Toughman Contests before being introduced to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Sayers amassed a 7-3 amateur record from 2007 to 2009; in his last fight he defeated another future UFC and Bellator veteran Jeremy Kimball via first-round TKO. Sayers made his professional debut in October 2009. He fought primarily in his native Colorado and was the Fight to Win Middleweight Champion, Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz and No Mercy Extreme Fighting Professional Middleweight Champion. Before signing with Strikeforce, he amassed a record of 4-1, with none of his victories making it to the second round.

Strikeforce

Sayers debuted for Strikeforce in July 2011 on the undercard of. He lost his debut to current UFC Middleweight Derek Brunson by submission in the first round.
Sayers returned to the promotion in the main event at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. He defeated Antwain Britt via knockout at just 28 seconds into the first round, the first knockout victory of his career.
Sayers earned a main card slot for, He faced veteran Scott Smith and won via guillotine choke submission in the first round.
Sayers faced Anthony Smith at. He lost via triangle choke submission in the first round.

Independent promotions

Sayers faced UFC Vet Tommy Speer on April 5, 2013 at MFW: Made For War 2. He lost via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Personal life

Sayers is married and has children.
Sayers is currently a bounty hunter in Denver, Colorado and was featured on the CMT show in episode one.

Mixed martial arts record