| Chris Saunders | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 11, 1986 United States |
| Other names | The So Cal Kid |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Team | All In MMA |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Chris Saunders (born March 11, 1986) is an American [1] mixed martial artist. [2] He competes in the lightweight [3] division.
Americans are nationals and citizens of the United States of America. Although nationals and citizens make up the majority of Americans, some dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents may also claim American nationality. The United States is home to people of many different ethnic origins. As a result, American culture and law does not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but with citizenship and permanent allegiance.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts. The first documented use of the term mixed martial arts was in a review of UFC 1 by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993. The term gained popularity when newfullcontact.com, then one of the largest websites covering the sport, hosted and republished the article. The question of who actually coined the term is subject to debate.
The lightweight division in mixed martial arts contains different weight classes:
