Ben Saunders (fighter)

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Ben Saunders
Born (1983-04-13) April 13, 1983 (age 40)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Other namesKilla B
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach77+1⁄2 in (197 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, United States
Team American Top Team (2006–present)
Gracie Barra Orlando (2004–2005)
RankBlack belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo [1]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Libório [2]
Years active2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins23
By knockout11
By submission6
By decision6
Losses13
By knockout9
By submission1
By decision3
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: January 20, 2010

Benjamin Saunders (born April 13, 1983), is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Welterweight division. He was a featured fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra , fighting on Team Serra. A professional competitor since 2004, Saunders has formerly competed in the UFC and Bellator. [3]

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Background

Saunders was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he lived until he was in the third grade when he moved to Coral Springs, Florida. Saunders parents were divorced, and as a result he lived with his father. His older brother, Jacob, who practiced karate, helped teach his younger brother about the martial art. His twin brother, Joe, is a former member of the Florida Legislature. When Saunders was eight years old, he had a friend who was learning Tang Soo Do, which the two soon began practicing daily. However, due to poor financial status Saunders was unable to pay for legitimate instruction. At the age of 14, Saunders began training in Jeet Kune Do and worked at fast food restaurants so that he could pay the tuition. He worked out with his J. P. Taravella High School wrestling team where he learned wrestling techniques in exchange for submission techniques that he knew. Saunders, although not an instigator of street fights, did not back down from challenges and was also involved in countless street fights while growing up. At the age of 18, Saunders told his parents that he was leaving for Valencia College, when in fact he was going to train with Din Thomas to become a professional fighter. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

Saunders defeated Dan Barrera in the first round of the competition by majority decision. Saunders reportedly contracted influenza after the Barrera bout. Despite the illness, Saunders competed in the quarter-finals against Tom Speer, losing via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Saunders defeated Dan Barrera at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra Finale by unanimous decision.

In his second career UFC fight, Saunders defeated UFC newcomer Ryan Thomas by armbar in the second round.

In his third career UFC fight he fought Brandon Wolff, defeating him in the first round via TKO with knees from the Thai clinch, landing 42 knees on his opponent. This left Wolff's face a bloody and swollen mess. After the bout many comparisons were made between him and Anderson Silva, who is also known for his Thai clinch prowess.

Saunders' next fight was supposed to be at UFC 96 against Welterweight standout Dustin Hazelett, but due to injury Hazelett pulled out of the match. Saunders was then set to face UFC newcomer Ryan Madigan. However, Saunders later pulled out of the match due to an injured foot.

On February 28, 2009, it was confirmed that Saunders would be facing Mike Swick at UFC 99. [4] Saunders was defeated by Swick by TKO in the second round. As Swick struck, Saunders ducked into Swick's striking range every time which essentially cost him the fight.

Saunders defeated Marcus Davis on November 21, 2009, via KO due to multiple knees at 3:24 into the first round at UFC 106 making him the first man to knock out Davis. [5]

Saunders was expected to face off against top ten welterweight Martin Kampmann at UFC 111 in March. However, an injury forced Kampmann off the card and Saunders was set to face Jake Ellenberger. [6] On March 25, 2010, news broke that Thiago Alves's pre-fight CT scan found an irregularity in his brain, and he was not cleared to fight. Saunders asked to fight Alves's opponent and former #1 contender Jon Fitch, forcing Saunder's opponent Ellenberger out of the match. [7] Saunders lost to Fitch by unanimous decision.

Saunders next faced Dennis Hallman on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117. [8] Ben lost the fight by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28). Following the loss, Saunders was cut from the UFC. [9] [10]

Bellator

On February 3, it was announced by Bellator that they had signed Saunders to compete in their Welterweight division. Although he will not be a part of the Season Four Tournament, Saunders fights aired live on the main card. [11]

At Bellator 39 Saunders defeated Matt Lee by TKO (doctor stoppage) in the third round after brutalizing Lee in the clinch with knees and elbows for most of the fight.

Saunders was expected to fight at Bellator 47 but had to pull out of the event due to an undisclosed injury he suffered in training. [12]

Saunders was expected to face Rick Hawn at Bellator 49. [13] But Hawn later pulled out of the bout due to a knee injury. [14] Saunders instead fought replacement Chris Cisneros. Saunders won by TKO in the third round. [15]

In the semifinals, Saunders faced Luis Santos at Bellator 53. After getting taken down in the beginning of the first round, Saunders controlled the round by stifling Santos' offense and going for many submission attempts, transitioning from the reverse triangle to the omoplata. The second round played out in similar fashion with Saunders almost getting an omoplata and a carni on two separate occasions. Saunders eventually submitted his opponent via americana armlock transitioning from an arm triangle attempt while in half guard in the third round.

In the finals, he faced Douglas Lima at Bellator 57 and lost via KO in the second round.

Saunders took part in Bellator Season Six Welterweight Tournament. Saunders faced Raul Amaya in the quarterfinals at Bellator 63 and won by unanimous decision.

Saunders lost by unanimous decision to Bryan Baker in the semifinals at Bellator 67.

Saunders defeated Brian Warren in just 22 seconds of the first round by TKO due to Knee Strikes at Bellator 72.

Bellator MMA announced Saunders as a competitor in the Bellator's Season Eight Welterweight Tournament. Saunders defeated Koffi Adzitso via unanimous decision at Bellator 86 in the Quarterfinals.

Saunders rematched Raul Amaya at Bellator 90 in the semifinals and won via KO due to a head kick in round one.

Saunders was scheduled to face Douglas Lima in a rematch in the tournament final at Bellator 93. However, Lima broke his hand so the match was rescheduled for later this year. [16] Saunders eventually faced Lima on September 20, 2013, at Bellator 100. He lost the fight via knockout due to a head kick in the second round. After the loss, Saunders was released from the promotion.

Titan Fighting Championships

In June 2014, Saunders signed with Titan Fighting Championships. For his first fight with the promotion, Saunders was scheduled face UFC veteran Matt Riddle for the vacant TFC Welterweight Championship at Titan FC 29 on August 22, 2014. [17] Riddle, however, withdrew from the bout and was replaced by MMA veteran Jose Landi-Jons. However, that fight was cancelled when Titan FC granted Saunders permission to return to the UFC. [18]

Return to the UFC

On August 7, 2014, it was announced that Saunders would return to fight for the UFC. [18] Saunders faced promotional newcomer Chris Heatherly on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49. [19] He was successful in his return, winning the fight in the first round with the first successful omoplata submission in the UFC. The impressive victory also earned Saunders his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [20]

Saunders then faced Joe Riggs on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13. [21] He won the fight by TKO due to injury after Riggs hurt his neck during a takedown and tapped out.

Saunders was expected to face Erick Silva on March 21, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 62. [22] However, he pulled out of the fight in early March citing an injury. [23]

Saunders faced Kenny Robertson on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16. [24] He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision. [25]

Saunders faced Patrick Côté on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81. [26] He lost by TKO in the second round. [27]

Saunders next faced Court McGee on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103. [28] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [29]

Saunders faced Peter Sobotta on May 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 109. [30] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [31]

Saunders faced Alan Jouban on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28. [32] He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the second round. [33] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus. [34]

Saunders faced Jake Ellenberger on June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131, replacing an injured Bryan Barberena. [35] Saunders won the fight by TKO due to a knee to the liver and punches. This win earn him Performance of the Night award. [36]

Saunders faced Sérgio Moraes on September 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 137. [37] He lost the fight via a submission in round two. [38]

Saunders faced Lyman Good on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230, replacing an injured Sultan Aliev. [39] He lost the fight via knockout in round one. [40]

Saunders faced promotional newcomer Takashi Sato on April 27, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson. [41] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [42]

Saunders faced Matt Brown December 14, 2019, at UFC 245. [43] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [44] The fight marked the last fight of Saunders' prevailing contract and the UFC opted not to renew it, making Saunders a free agent. [45]

Post UFC

Saunders faced Ramsey Nijem on July 30, 2021, at XMMA 2. He won the bout via unanimous decision. [46]

Saunders has also announced that he will be opening a new branch of 10th Planet, in Orlando, Florida, where he will serve as the head coach. [47]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
38 matches23 wins13 losses
By knockout119
By submission61
By decision63
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win23–13–2 Ramsey Nijem Decision (unanimous)XMMA 2: Saunders vs. NijemJuly 30, 202135:00 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Loss22–13–2 Matt Brown KO (elbow and punches) UFC 245 December 14, 201924:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss22–12–2 Takashi Sato TKO (punches and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson April 27, 201921:18 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Loss22–11–2 Lyman Good KO (punches) UFC 230 November 3, 201811:32 New York City, New York, United States
Loss22–10–2 Sérgio Moraes Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders September 22, 201824:42 São Paulo, Brazil
Win22–9–2 Jake Ellenberger KO (knee to body) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201811:56 Utica, New York, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss21–9–2 Alan Jouban KO (punch) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens February 24, 201822:38 Orlando, Florida, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss21–8–2 Peter Sobotta TKO (punches and knee) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira May 28, 201722:29 Stockholm, Sweden
Win21–7–2 Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn January 15, 201735:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win20–7–2 Jacob Volkmann Submission (armbar)Fight Night at the IslandSeptember 9, 201610:17 Welch, Minnesota, United States
Loss19–7–2 Patrick Côté TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 201621:14 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win19–6–2 Kenny Robertson Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 July 25, 201535:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win18–6–2 Joe Riggs TKO (neck injury) UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic December 13, 201410:57 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win17–6–2Chris HeatherlySubmission (omoplata) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos August 23, 201412:18 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss16–6–2 Douglas Lima KO (head kick) Bellator 100 September 20, 201324:33 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesBellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Final
Win16–5–2 Raul Amaya KO (head kick) Bellator 90 February 21, 201312:56 West Valley City, Utah, United StatesBellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
Win15–5–2Koffi AdzitsoDecision (unanimous) Bellator 86 January 24, 201335:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win14–5–2Brian WarrenTKO (knees) Bellator 72 July 20, 201210:22 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss13–5–2 Bryan Baker Decision (unanimous) Bellator 67 May 4, 201235:00 Rama, Ontario, CanadaBellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
Win13–4–2 Raul Amaya Decision (unanimous) Bellator 63 March 30, 201235:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBellator Season 6 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Loss12–4–2 Douglas Lima KO (punches) Bellator 57 November 12, 201121:21 Rama, Ontario, CanadaBellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament Final
Win12–3–2 Luis Santos Submission (americana) Bellator 53 October 8, 201131:45 Miami, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
Win11–3–2Chris CisnerosTKO (knee and punches) Bellator 49 September 10, 201130:29 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesBellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win10–3–2Matt LeeTKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 39 April 2, 201131:24 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win9–3–2Elijah HarshbargerTKO (submission to punches and elbows)WEF: Saunders vs. HarshbargerNovember 6, 201014:21 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Loss8–3–2 Dennis Hallman Decision (unanimous) UFC 117 August 7, 201035:00 Oakland, California, United States
Loss8–2–2 Jon Fitch Decision (unanimous) UFC 111 March 27, 201035:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win8–1–2 Marcus Davis KO (knees) UFC 106 November 21, 200913:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss7–1–2 Mike Swick TKO (punches) UFC 99 June 13, 200923:47 Cologne, Germany
Win7–0–2 Brandon Wolff TKO (knees) UFC: Fight for the Troops December 10, 200811:49 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Win6–0–2 Ryan Thomas Submission (armbar) UFC 87 August 10, 200822:28 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win5–0–2 Dan Barrera Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale December 8, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–0–2Charles BlanchardSubmission (armbar)Combat Fighting Championships 3February 17, 200710:46 Orlando, Florida, United StatesWon the CFC Welterweight Championship.
Win3–0–2Kenny StevensTKO (punches)Combat Fighting Championship 1July 15, 200633:05 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win2–0–2Rick DelvecchioKO (head kick)Absolute Fighting Championships 15February 18, 200614:31 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win1–0–2Reggie PenaSubmission (triangle choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 14December 12, 200511:12 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Draw0–0–2Diego Lionel VitoskyDrawAbsolute Fighting Championships 12April 30, 200525:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Draw0–0–1Crafton WallaceDrawAbsolute Fighting Championships 8May 1, 200425:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

[50]

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