Born
Apr 13, 1983 · age 43
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
170 lb
Division
UFC career stats
Averages from 19 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 2.63
Strikes absorbed / min 2.91
Striking accuracy 50%
Striking defence 51%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.24
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 0.16
Submissions / 15 min 1.05
Takedown accuracy 40%
Takedown defence 67%
Control time / fight 0:50
Ben Saunders competed across the UFC and Bellator as a welterweight known for his striking power and submission skills. The American Top Team product appeared on The Ultimate Fighter and finished 16 of his 29 fights by knockout or submission.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Ben Saunders?
- This archive records Ben Saunders at 16-13-0. Wins split: 8 by knockout, 3 by submission, 5 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 69% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Ben Saunders?
- Ben Saunders is listed in the Welterweight division.
- Where is Ben Saunders from?
- Ben Saunders is from Orlando, Florida, United States. Born Apr 13, 1983, currently age 43.
- Which gym or team does Ben Saunders train with?
- Ben Saunders trains with American Top Team Orlando.
Fight history
2019 2 fights
- Loss December 14, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · KO · elbows and punches · R2 · 4:55
- Loss April 27, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · elbows and punches · R2 · 1:18
2018 4 fights
- Loss November 3, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · KO · punches · R1 · 1:32
- Loss September 22, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Submission · arm-triangle choke · R2 · 4:42
- Win June 1, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · knee to the body and punches · R1 · 1:56
- Loss February 24, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · KO · punch · R2 · 2:38
2017 2 fights
- Loss May 28, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · TKO · punches and knee · R2 · 2:29
- Win January 15, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2016 1 fight
- Loss January 17, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Punches · R2 · 01:14
2015 1 fight
- Win July 25, 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Split · R3 · 05:00
2014 2 fights
- Win December 13, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Neck Injury · R1 · 00:57
- Win August 23, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Omoplata · R1 · 02:18
2013 3 fights
- Loss September 20, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Welterweight · KO · head kick · R2 · 4:33
- Win February 21, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Welterweight · KO · head kick · R1 · 2:56
- Win January 24, 2013 · Bellator MMA · Welterweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2012 3 fights
- Win July 20, 2012 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Catchweight (178 lb) · TKO · knees · R1 · 0:22
- Loss May 4, 2012 · Bellator MMA · Welterweight · Decision unanimous · 29–28, 30–27, 30–27 · R3 · 5:00
- Win March 30, 2012 · Bellator MMA · Welterweight · Decision unanimous · 30–26, 30–27, 30–27 · R3 · 5:00
2011 4 fights
- Loss November 12, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Welterweight · KO · punches · R2 · 1:21
- Win October 8, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Welterweight · Submission (americana)[83] · R3 · 1:45
- Win September 10, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Welterweight · TKO · knee to body and punches · R3 · 0:29
- Win April 2, 2011 · Bellator Fighting Championships · Catchweight (175 lb) · TKO · Doctor Stoppage · R3 · 1:24
2010 2 fights
- Loss July 8, 2010 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
- Loss March 27, 2010 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
2009 2 fights
- Win November 21, 2009 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · KO · Knees · R1 · 03:23
- Loss June 13, 2009 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Punches · R2 · 03:46
2008 2 fights
- Win October 12, 2008 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Knees · R1 · 01:48
- Win September 8, 2008 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Armbar · R2 · 02:28
2007 1 fight
- Win August 12, 2007 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
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