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Ben Saunders Biography
MMA fighter who rose to fame following his appearance on “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra.” In addition to UFC, he has fought in Bellator Fighting Championships, where he was a two-time runner-up in the Welterweight division.
He worked at fast food restaurants to support his Jeet Kune Do lessons.
His victory over Chris Heatherly at UFC Fight Night 49 was named Performance of the Night.
He grew up practicing martial arts with his older brother, Jacob.
He has earned victories over notable UFC fighters like Marcus Davis.
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.
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.
On February 28, 2009, it was confirmed that Saunders would be facing Mike Swick at UFC 99. 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 next faced Dennis Hallman on August 7, 2010 at UFC 117. Ben lost the fight by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28). Following the loss, Saunders was cut from the UFC.
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. 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. Saunders lost to Fitch by unanimous decision.
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. 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.
Saunders then faced Joe Riggs on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13. He won the fight by TKO due to injury after Riggs hurt his neck during a takedown and tapped out.
On August 7, 2014, it was announced that Saunders would return to fight for the UFC. Saunders faced promotional newcomer Chris Heatherly on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49. 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.
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. 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.
Saunders faced Kenny Robertson on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox 16. He won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.
Saunders was expected to face Erick Silva on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62. However, he pulled out of the fight in early March citing an injury.
Saunders faced Patrick Côté on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81. He lost by TKO in the second round.
Saunders faced Peter Sobotta on May 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
Saunders next faced Court McGee on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Saunders faced Lyman Good on November 3, 2018 at UFC 230, replacing an injured Sultan Aliev. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.
Saunders faced Sérgio Moraes on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 137. He lost the fight via a submission in round two.
Saunders faced Jake Ellenberger on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131, replacing an injured Bryan Barberena. Saunders won the fight by TKO due to a knee to the liver and punches. This win earn him Performance of the Night award.
Saunders faced Alan Jouban on February 24, 2018 at UFC on Fox 28. He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the second round. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.
Saunders faced Matt Brown December 14, 2019 at UFC 245. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. The fight marked the last fight of Saunders’ prevailing contract and the UFC opted not to renew it, making Saunders a free agent.
Saunders faced promotional newcomer Takashi Sato on April 27, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
What's Ben Saunders Net Worth 2024
| Net Worth (2024) | $1 Million (Approx.) |
| Net Worth (2023) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2022) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2021) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2020) | Under Review |
Ben Saunders Family
| Father's Name | Not Available |
| Mother's Name | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Childrens | Not Available |
