Ben Saunders
United StatesLast 5Last fight: Win vs Ramsey Nijem · Unanimous Decision · Jul 30, 2021
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CAREER SUMMARY
Ben Saunders holds a professional MMA record of 23-13-2. Saunders has won 23 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 9 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Saunders lands 3.23 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 0.20 takedowns per 15 minutes. Saunders also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: December 14, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 6'2"188 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 77"196 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Apr 13, 1983
- Age
- 43
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Career history
- WINvs Ramsey NijemXMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem· Jul 30, 2021· Welterweight· 23-13-2 vs 10-9UD
- LOSSvs Matt BrownUFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 22-13-2 vs 22-16TKOR2 · 4:55
- LOSSvs Takashi SatoUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Welterweight· 22-12-2 vs 15-2TKOR2 · 1:18
- LOSSvs Lyman GoodUFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Welterweight· 22-11-2 vs 20-4TKOR1 · 1:32
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Anders· Sep 22, 2018· Welterweight· 22-10-2 vs 14-3-1SUBR2 · 4:42
- WINUFC Fight Night: Rivera vs Moraes· Jun 1, 2018· Welterweight· 22-9-2 vs 31-14POTNTKOR1 · 1:56
- LOSSvs Alan JoubanUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Welterweight· 21-9-2 vs 16-6FOTNTKOR2 · 2:38
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Welterweight· 21-8-2 vs 17-5-1TKOR2 · 2:29
- WINvs Court McGeeUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 15, 2017· Welterweight· 21-7-2 vs 18-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINFight Night At The Island· Sep 9, 2016· Welterweight· 20-7-2 vs 19-7SUBR1 · 0:17
- LOSSvs Patrick CoteUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Welterweight· 19-7-2 vs 23-9TKOR2 · 1:14
- WINUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Welterweight· 19-6-2 vs 15-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Joe RiggsUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Welterweight· 18-6-2 vs 40-15SUBR1 · 0:57
- WINUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos· Aug 23, 2014· Welterweight· 17-6-2 vs 8-2POTNSUBR1 · 2:18
- LOSSvs Douglas LimaBellator MMA: Bellator 100· Sep 19, 2013· Welterweight· 16-6-2 vs 25-5TKOR2 · 4:33
- WINvs Raul AmayaBellator MMA: Bellator 90· Feb 20, 2013· Welterweight· 16-5-2 vs 11-2KOR1 · 2:56
- WINvs Koffi AdzitsoBellator MMA: Bellator 86· Jan 23, 2013· Welterweight· 15-5-2 vs 18-10UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Brian WarrenBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 72· Jul 20, 2012· Catchweight· 14-5-2 vs 18-16-1TKOR1 · 0:22
- LOSSvs Bryan BakerBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 67· May 4, 2012· Welterweight· 13-5-2 vs 18-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Raul AmayaBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 63· Mar 30, 2012· Welterweight· 13-4-2 vs 9-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Douglas LimaBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 57· Nov 12, 2011· Welterweight· 12-4-2 vs 21-4KOR2 · 1:21
- WINvs Luis SantosBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 53· Oct 7, 2011· Welterweight· 12-3-2 vs 54-8-1SUBR3 · 1:45
- WINBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 49· Sep 10, 2011· Welterweight· 11-3-2 vs 12-4TKOR3 · 0:29
- WINvs Matt LeeBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 39· Apr 2, 2011· Welterweight· 10-3-2 vs 13-10-1TKOR3 · 1:24
- WINvs Elijah HarshbargerWorld Extreme Fighting· Nov 6, 2010· 9-3-2 vs 5-2SUB
- LOSSUFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Welterweight· 8-3-2 vs 48-13-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Jon FitchUFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy· Mar 27, 2010· Welterweight· 8-2-2 vs 23-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Marcus DavisUFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2· Nov 21, 2009· Welterweight· 8-1-2 vs 16-6TKOR1 · 3:24
- LOSSvs Mike SwickUFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Welterweight· 7-1-2 vs 14-2TKOR2 · 3:47
- WINvs Brandon WolffUFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops· Dec 10, 2008· Welterweight· 7-0-2 vs 7-3TKOR1 · 1:49
- WINvs Ryan ThomasUFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROY· Aug 9, 2008· Welterweight· 6-0-2 vs 9-2SUBR2 · 2:28
- WINvs Dan BarreraUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Serra vs Team Hughes FINALE· Dec 9, 2007· Welterweight· 5-0-2 vs 0-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Charles BlanchardFlorida Regional· Feb 17, 2007· 4-0-2 vs 3-1SUB
- WINvs Kenny StevensFlorida Regional· Jul 15, 2006· 3-0-2 vs 6-7TKO
- WINvs Rick DelvecchioAbsolute Fighting Championship· Feb 18, 2006· 2-0-2 vs 2-1TKO
- WINvs Reggie PeñaAbsolute Fighting Championship· Dec 10, 2005· 1-0-2 vs 0-1SUB
- DRAWvs Diego VisotzkyAFC 12· Apr 30, 2005· Middleweight· 0-0-2 vs 4-1-1DEC
- DRAWAbsolute Fighting Championship· May 1, 2004· 0-0-1 vs 3-1-1DRAW
- LOSSvs Sean BradyFury Pro Grappling 4· May 28, 2022· Middleweight· 0-2SUBR1 · 4:25
- LOSSUFC Fight Pass Invitational 1· Dec 16, 2021· 0-1DEC
- LOSSvs Tommy SpeerThe Ultimate Fighter Season 6· Jul 9, 2007· Welterweight· 1-1MD
- WINvs Dan BarreraThe Ultimate Fighter Season 6· Jun 26, 2007· Welterweight· 1-0MD
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2007CFC Welterweight Championship · Combat Fighting Championships (CFC)
- Black belt · BJJ · Ricardo Liborio
- Black belt · BJJ · Eddie Bravo
- J.P. Taravella High School · Wrestling Folkstyle
- AGE 8Started in Karate
- AGE 14Started in Other
- AGE 18Started in MMA
- AGE 8Started in Karate
- AGE 14Started in Other
- AGE 18Started in MMA
Camp
- American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
- The Hive MMA / 10th Planet Orlando · Altamonte Springs (Orlando metro), Florida, United States Owner
- Gracie Barra Orlando · Orlando, Florida, United States Former
Coaches
- Din Thomas · Mentor
- Ricardo Liborio · Grappling coach
- Eddie Bravo · Grappling coach
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Ben Saunders sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Ben Saunders has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ POTNvs Jake Ellenberger · UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs MoraesJun 1, 2018
- ★ FOTNvs Alan Jouban · UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs StephensFeb 24, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Chris Heatherly · UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos AnjosAug 23, 2014
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Ben Saunders earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1674▲5
- Peak
- 1806Jul 25, 2015
- Rated fights
- 37
Frequently asked questions
When does Ben Saunders fight next?
Ben Saunders has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Ben Saunders's record?
Ben Saunders's professional MMA record is 23-13-2.
Who is Ben Saunders fighting next?
Ben Saunders's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Ben Saunders fight last?
Ben Saunders most recently fought Matt Brown at UFC 245: Usman vs Covington on Saturday, December 14, 2019, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Ben Saunders fight in?
Ben Saunders fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Ben Saunders have?
Ben Saunders has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Ben Saunders won?
Ben Saunders has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Ben Saunders?
Ben Saunders is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.
How much does Ben Saunders weigh?
Ben Saunders weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Ben Saunders's reach?
Ben Saunders has a reach of 77" (196 cm).
How old is Ben Saunders?
Ben Saunders is 43 years old (born Apr 13, 1983).
Where is Ben Saunders from?
Ben Saunders is from the United States.
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