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Ben Saunders Luis Santos
10th planet jiu-jitsu black beltbrazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Ben Saunders
23-13-2

RD3 1:45

Sub

Keylock

Luis Santos
66-12-1

Fight: Saunders vs. Santos

USABellator 53
9OCTSUN'111:00 AM
main event• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Killa B

Sapo

Forms

LLWWW
WDWWW

Nationality

USAUSA

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1983-04-13) 43

46(1980-01-02)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

205 lbs (93 kg)

Height

(190 cm) 6′3″

6′1″ (186 cm)

Reach

(197 cm) 6′6″

6′0″ (184 cm)

Gym

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu

American Top Team

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

9 KO/TKO - 25%
8 submission - 22%
6 decision - 17%

66

45% - 35 KO/TKO
17% - 13 submission
21% - 16 decision

Losses

13

9 KO/TKO - 25%
1 submission - 3%
3 decision - 8%

12

6% - 5 KO/TKO
4% - 3 submission
5% - 4 decision

Past Opponents

Show Cancelled Fights
USA
Ramsey Nijem
(10-8)
i
XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem
30 Jul2021Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Matt Brown
(21-16)
i
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington
15 Dec2019KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD24:55
Japan
Takashi Sato
(14-2)
i
UFC on ESPN+ 8: Jacare vs. Hermansson
27 Apr2019KO/TKO(Left Cross & Ground & Pound) RD21:18
USA
Lyman Good
(19-4)
i
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
04 Nov2018KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:32
Brazil
Sérgio Moraes
(13-3-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 137: Santos vs. Anders
23 Sep2018Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD24:42
USA
Jake Ellenberger
(31-13)
i
UFC Fight Night 131: Rivera vs. Moraes
02 Jun2018KO/TKO(Knee to the Body and Punches) RD11:56
USA
Alan Jouban
(15-6)
i
UFC on FOX 28: Emmett vs. Stephens
25 Feb2018KO/TKO(Punch) RD22:38
Germany
Peter Sobotta
(16-5-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 109: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira
28 May2017KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD22:29
USA
Court McGee
(18-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 103: Rodriguez vs. Penn
16 Jan2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jacob Volkmann
(19-6)
i
Fight Night At The Island
09 Sep2016Sub(Armbar) RD10:17
Canada
Patrick Cote
(22-9)
i
UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz
18 Jan2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:14
USA
Kenny Robertson
(15-3)
i
UFC on FOX 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2
26 Jul2015Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Joe Riggs
(40-14)
i
UFC on FOX 13: Dos Santos vs. Miocic
14 Dec2014Sub(Neck Injury) RD10:57
USA
Chris Heatherly
(8-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 49: Henderson vs. dos Anjos
24 Aug2014Sub(Omoplata) RD12:18
Brazil
Douglas Lima
(27-5)
i
Bellator 100: Lima vs. Saunders 2
21 Sep2013KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD24:33
USA
Raul Amaya
(11-1)
i
Bellator 90
22 Feb2013KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD12:56
Togo
Koffi Adzitso
(18-9)
i
Bellator 86
25 Jan2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Brian Warren
(18-15-1)
i
Bellator 72: 2012 Summer Series 2
21 Jul2012KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD10:22
USA
Bryan Baker
(17-3)
i
Bellator 67
05 May2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Raul Amaya
(9-0)
i
Bellator 63
31 Mar2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Douglas Lima
(23-4)
i
Bellator 57
13 Nov2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:21
Brazil
Luis Santos
(55-7-1)
i
Bellator 53
09 Oct2011Sub(Keylock) RD31:45
USA
Chris Cisneros
(16-4)
i
Bellator 49
11 Sep2011KO/TKO(Punches and Knees) RD30:29
USA
Matt Lee
(13-9-1)
i
Bellator 39
03 Apr2011KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD31:24
USA
Elijah Harshbarger
(5-1)
i
WEF - Saunders vs. Harshbarger
06 Nov2010Sub(Submission to Punches and Elbows) RD14:22
USA
Dennis Hallman
(47-13-2)
i
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen
08 Aug2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Jon Fitch
(22-3)
i
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy
27 Mar2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Marcus Davis
(16-5)
i
UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2
21 Nov2009KO/TKO(Knees) RD13:24
USA
Mike Swick
(13-2)
i
UFC 99: The Comeback
13 Jun2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:47
USA
Brandon Wolff
(7-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 16: Fight for the Troops
10 Dec2008KO/TKO(Knees) RD11:49
USA
Ryan Thomas
(9-2)
i
UFC 87: Seek and Destroy
09 Aug2008Sub(Armbar) RD22:28
USA
Daniel Barrera
(0-0)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale
08 Dec2007Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Charles Blanchard
(3-0)
i
CFC 3 - Combat Fighting Championship 3
17 Feb2007Sub(Armbar) RD10:46
USA
Kenny Stevens
(6-6)
i
CFC 1 - Combat Fighting Championship 1
15 Jul2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD33:05
USA
Rick Delvecchio
(2-0)
i
AFC 15 - Absolute Fighting Championships 15
18 Feb2006KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD14:31
USA
Reggie Peña
(0-0)
i
AFC 14 - Absolute Fighting Championships 14
10 Dec2005Sub(Triangle Choke) RD11:12
Argentina
Diego Visotzky
(4-1)
i
AFC 12
30 Apr2005Draw RD2
USA
Crafton Wallace
(3-1)
i
AFC 8 - Absolute Fighting Championships 8
01 May2004Draw RD25:00

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saunders vs. Santos

  • Which event are Ben Saunders and Luis Santos fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Bellator 53.

  • How many rounds is the Ben Saunders vs. Luis Santos?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round BEL fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Ben Saunders vs. Luis Santos?

    The fight is organized by the Bellator MMA (BEL).

  • When is the Ben Saunders vs. Luis Santos fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on October 9, 2011