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Ben Saunders
23-13-2

RD1 0:57

Sub

Neck Injury

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Joe Riggs
50-18-1

Fight: Saunders vs. Riggs

USAUFC on FOX 13: Dos Santos vs. Miocic
14DECSUN'141:00 AM
Welterweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

Killa B

Diesel

Forms

WWWLW
WWWWW

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1983-04-13) 43

43(1982-09-23)

Weight

(77 kg) 170 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(190 cm) 6′3″

6′0″ (183 cm)

Reach

(197 cm) 6′6″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Gym

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

23

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

50 (1 DQ)

47% - 32 KO/TKO
19% - 13 submission
6% - 4 decision

Losses

13

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

18

10% - 7 KO/TKO
12% - 8 submission
4% - 3 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. Riggs

  • Which event are Joe Riggs and Ben Saunders fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC on FOX 13: Dos Santos vs. Miocic.

  • How many rounds is the Joe Riggs vs. Ben Saunders?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Joe Riggs vs. Ben Saunders?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Joe Riggs vs. Ben Saunders fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2014