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Ben Saunders

Last fought: Dec 2019
RECORD
Pro
22-13-2
UFC
8-10-0
Age
43
Height
6'2"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox

Career Analytics

Advanced MetricCareer
Fight Shape
Avg Fight Time7:31
Fight Completion Rate (xR%)50.2%
Expected Rounds (xR)1.50
% Fights Inside the Distance77.8%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent UFC Record (all, at fight time)89-53 (62.7%)
Opponent UFC Record (among wins)31-19 (62.0%)
Opponent UFC Record (among losses)58-34 (63.0%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)46.5%
% Time in Control7.5%
% Time Controlled46.0%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time14.0%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Strikes Landed / Min4.44
Distance Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min4.57
Distance Striking Differential / Min-0.13
Distance Strike Accuracy40.9%
Distance Strike Defense59.7%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes Landed0.78
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed3.38
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.40
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min2.86
Sub Attempts per 15 Control Min13.32
Fade Index (R3 pace / R1 pace)0.77
All metrics are UFC fights only. Methodology →
Where the Strikes Land
Share of landed significant strikes by target
Where the Fight Happens
Share of total fight time by position
Cumulative Significant Strikes vs the Welterweight field
Ben Saunders   League percentile bands (p5–p95)   League median
The shaded bands are the league’s middle range: the darker center covers the 25th–75th percentile of fighters, the lighter outer zones extend to the 5th and 95th — computed only over fighters whose careers reached each minute mark. How these are calculated →

Career Stats

Statistic Ben Saunders
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy49.6%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min3.5
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min3.9
Strike Differential-0.4/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy40.0%
Takedown Defense58.3%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.2
Submission Attempts/15min1.0
Control Time/15min1:07
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins37.5%
Submission % of Wins37.5%
Decision % of Wins25.0%
Avg Fight Time7:31
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.3
Reversals/15min0.0

Last 5 Averages

Statistic Last 5 Fights
Sig. Strike Accuracy50.9%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.8
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min2.7
Takedown Accuracy0.0%
Takedown Defense20.0%
Control Time/Fight0:07

Fight History

LOSS
vs. Matt Brown
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington • Dec 2019
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 2, 4:55
Ben Saunders12/2352%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:10
Matt Brown30/4764%TD 2/3Ctrl 7:34
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Takashi Sato
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson • Apr 2019
KO/TKO (Elbows) • Rd 2, 1:18
Ben Saunders46/9051%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:25
Takashi Sato28/6941%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:17
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Lyman Good
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis • Nov 2018
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 1, 1:32
Ben Saunders12/2352%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Lyman Good14/2264%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:05
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Sergio Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders • Sep 2018
Submission (Arm Triangle) • Rd 2, 4:42
Ben Saunders1/250%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Sergio Moraes2/367%TD 2/2Ctrl 8:04
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Jake Ellenberger
UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes • Jun 2018
KO/TKO (Knee) • Rd 1, 1:56
Ben Saunders10/2148%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Jake Ellenberger5/956%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:40
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Alan Jouban
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens • Feb 2018
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 2, 2:38
Ben Saunders33/7942%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03
Alan Jouban78/14155%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:18
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Peter Sobotta
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira • May 2017
KO/TKO (Knee) • Rd 2, 2:29
Ben Saunders19/6828%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Peter Sobotta46/9747%TD 0/0Ctrl 1:03
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Court McGee
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn • Jan 2017
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ben Saunders49/13935%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Court McGee54/17231%TD 1/3Ctrl 3:51
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Patrick Cote
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz • Jan 2016
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 2, 1:14
Ben Saunders11/2741%TD 1/1Ctrl 1:34
Patrick Cote42/6367%TD 0/0Ctrl 1:30
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Kenny Robertson
UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II • Jul 2015
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ben Saunders98/20448%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Kenny Robertson91/18649%TD 2/3Ctrl 6:21
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Joe Riggs
UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic • Dec 2014
Submission (Injury) • Rd 1, 0:57
Ben Saunders4/757%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Joe Riggs2/367%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:19
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Chris Heatherly
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos • Aug 2014
Submission (Omoplata) • Rd 1, 2:18
Ben Saunders4/667%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:44
Chris Heatherly4/580%TD 1/1Ctrl 1:14
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Dennis Hallman
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen • Aug 2010
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ben Saunders30/4567%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Dennis Hallman28/5551%TD 3/6Ctrl 11:49
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Jon Fitch
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy • Mar 2010
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ben Saunders17/3057%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:43
Jon Fitch72/9973%TD 2/7Ctrl 12:15
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Marcus Davis
UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2 • Nov 2009
KO/TKO (Knee) • Rd 1, 3:24
Ben Saunders22/3956%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:54
Marcus Davis8/2433%TD 0/2Ctrl 1:06
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Mike Swick
UFC 99: The Comeback • Jun 2009
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 2, 3:47
Ben Saunders17/3155%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:39
Mike Swick10/3529%TD 1/1Ctrl 5:25
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Brandon Wolff
UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops • Dec 2008
KO/TKO (Knees) • Rd 1, 1:49
Ben Saunders42/5182%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:48
Brandon Wolff0/10%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:06
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Ryan Thomas
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy • Aug 2008
Submission (Armbar) • Rd 2, 2:28
Ben Saunders41/5871%TD 1/1Ctrl 4:08
Ryan Thomas12/5323%TD 0/7Ctrl 0:22
▼ Rounds

Prior to UFC

Other (1 fight)
WIN
vs. Dan Barrera
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale • Dec 2007
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Ben Saunders18/2572%TD 0/0Ctrl 5:50
Dan Barrera12/1771%TD 1/12Ctrl 7:09
▼ Rounds
Profile generated: 2026-07-06 08:58:36 | Data source: UFCStats.com