Ben Saunders "Killa B"
Ben Saunders, known as "Killa B", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Middleweight division. Ben Saunders holds a professional record of 23-13-2, including 9-10-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 3 came by knockout or TKO, 3 by submission and 3 by decision. Ben Saunders stands 6'2", has a 77.5-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 43 years old. Ben Saunders is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Ben Saunders profile
| Division | Middleweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 23-13-2 |
| UFC record | 9-10-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 43 |
| Date of birth | 1983-04-13 |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Reach | 77.5" |
| Leg reach | 45" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 168 lbs |
| Current streak | W1 |
| Total octagon time | 2h 30m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.23 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.58 |
| Striking accuracy | 50.2% |
| Striking defense | 51.1% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.3 |
| Strikes to the head | 50.8% |
| Strikes to the body | 38.7% |
| Strikes to the legs | 10.5% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.2 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 66.7% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.3 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 50.42 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 3 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 3 |
| UFC wins by decision | 3 |
Ben Saunders recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-30 | XMMA 2 | XMMA 2 - Saunders vs. Nijem | Ramsey Nijem | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2019-12-14 | UFC | UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington | Matt Brown | loss | Punches to Head From Guard |
| 2019-04-27 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson | Takashi Sato | loss | Elbows to Head From Guard |
| 2018-11-03 | UFC | UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis | Lyman Good | loss | Punches to Head In Clinch |
| 2018-09-22 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders | Sergio Moraes | loss | Arm Triangle From Mount |
| 2018-06-01 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes | Jake Ellenberger | win | Knee to Body In Clinch |
| 2018-02-24 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens | Alan Jouban | loss | Punch to Head In Clinch |
| 2017-05-28 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira | Peter Sobotta | loss | Knee to Head In Clinch |
| 2017-01-15 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn | Court McGee | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2016-09-09 | Fight Night at the Island | Fight Night at the Island - Saunders vs. Volkmann | Jacob Volkmann | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2016-01-17 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz | Patrick Cote | loss | Punches to Head In Clinch |
| 2015-07-25 | UFC | UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II | Kenny Robertson | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2014-12-13 | UFC | UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic | Joe Riggs | win | Injury Neck Injury |
| 2014-08-23 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos | Chris Heatherly | win | Omoplata From Bottom Guard |
| 2013-09-20 | Bellator MMA | Bellator MMA - Bellator 100 | Douglas Lima | loss | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2013-02-21 | Bellator MMA | Bellator MMA - Bellator 90 | Raul Amaya | win | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2013-01-24 | Bellator MMA | Bellator MMA - Bellator 86 | Koffi Adzitso | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-07-20 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 72 | Brian Warren | win | TKO (Knees) |
| 2012-05-04 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 67 | Bryan Baker | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-03-30 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 63 | Raul Amaya | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-11-12 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 57 | Douglas Lima | loss | KO (Punches) |
| 2011-10-08 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 53 | Luis Santos | win | Submission (Keylock) |
| 2011-09-10 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 49 | Chris Cisneros | win | TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) |
| 2011-04-02 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 39 | Matt Lee | win | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2010-11-06 | WEF | WEF - Saunders vs. Harshbarger | Elijah Harshbarger | win | TKO (Submission to Punches and Elbows) |
| 2010-08-07 | UFC | UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen | Dennis Hallman | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-03-27 | UFC | UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy | Jon Fitch | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2009-11-21 | UFC | UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2 | Marcus Davis | win | Knee to Head In Clinch |
| 2009-06-13 | UFC | UFC 99: The Comeback | Mike Swick | loss | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2008-12-10 | UFC | UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops | Brandon Wolff | win | Knees to Head In Clinch |
| 2008-08-09 | UFC | UFC 87: Seek And Destroy | Ryan Thomas | win | Armbar From Back Control |
| 2007-12-08 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale | Daniel Barrera | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2007-02-17 | CFC 3 | CFC 3 - Combat Fighting Championship 3 | Charles Blanchard | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2006-07-15 | CFC 1 | CFC 1 - Combat Fighting Championship 1 | Kenny Stevens | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2006-02-18 | AFC 15 | AFC 15 - Absolute Fighting Championships 15 | Rick Delvecchio | win | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2005-12-10 | AFC 14 | AFC 14 - Absolute Fighting Championships 14 | Reggie Pena | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2005-04-30 | AFC 12 | AFC 12 - Absolute Fighting Championships 12 | Diego Lionel Visotzky | draw | Draw |
| 2004-05-01 | AFC 8 | AFC 8 - Absolute Fighting Championships 8 | Crafton Wallace | draw | Draw |
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Sources and methodology
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