Best fights of Ben Saunders
Over 17 years as a professional, Ben Saunders has compiled a 23-13-2 (17) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ben Saunders defeats Court McGee
On January 15, 2017 Ben Saunders faced Court McGee in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 33 years old with a record of 20-7-2, and McGee was 32 with a record of 18-5. Both Saunders and McGee were coming off a win. Saunders won via unanimous decision.
2. Ben Saunders KOs Joe Riggs in 57 seconds
On December 13, 2014 Ben Saunders faced Joe Riggs in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 31 years old with a record of 17-6-2, and Riggs was 32 with a record of 40-14. Saunders was coming off a win and Riggs was on a 6-fight winning streak. Saunders stopped Joe Riggs via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Ben Saunders loses to Jon Fitch via unanimous decision
On March 27, 2010 Ben Saunders faced Jon Fitch in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 26 years old with a record of 8-1-2, and Fitch was 32 with a record of 22-3. Saunders was coming off a win and Fitch was on a 3-fight winning streak. Saunders lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Fitch.
4. Ben Saunders submits Jacob Volkmann in 17 seconds
On September 9, 2016 Ben Saunders faced Jacob Volkmann in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 33 years old with a record of 19-7-2, and Volkmann was 36 with a record of 19-6. Saunders was coming off a loss, while Volkmann was on a 2-fight winning streak. Saunders submitted Jacob Volkmann via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Ben Saunders submits Charles Blanchard in 46 seconds
On February 17, 2007 Ben Saunders fought Charles Blanchard for the vacant CFC welterweight title. Saunders was 23 years old with a record of 3-0-2, and Blanchard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saunders was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Saunders submitted Charles Blanchard via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ben Saunders defeats Kenny Robertson
On July 25, 2015 Ben Saunders faced Kenny Robertson in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 32 years old with a record of 18-6-2, and Robertson was 31 with a record of 15-3. Saunders was on a 2-fight winning streak and Robertson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Saunders won via split decision.
7. Ben Saunders submits LuĂs Santos
On October 8, 2011 Ben Saunders faced LuĂs Santos in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 28 years old with a record of 11-3-2, and Santos was 31 with a record of 54-7-1. Saunders was on a 3-fight winning streak and Santos was coming off a win. Saunders submitted LuĂs Santos via americana in the 3rd round.
8. Ben Saunders KOs Marcus Davis
On November 21, 2009 Ben Saunders faced Marcus Davis in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 26 years old with a record of 7-1-2, and Davis was 36 with a record of 16-5. Both Saunders and Davis were coming off a loss. Saunders stopped Marcus Davis via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ben Saunders KOs Jake Ellenberger
On June 1, 2018 Ben Saunders faced Jake Ellenberger in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 35 years old with a record of 21-9-2, and Ellenberger was 33 with a record of 31-13. Both Saunders and Ellenberger were on a 2-fight losing streak. Saunders stopped Jake Ellenberger via KO in the 1st round.
10. Ben Saunders loses to Bryan Baker via unanimous decision
On May 4, 2012 Ben Saunders faced Bryan Baker in a welterweight bout. Saunders was 29 years old with a record of 13-4-2, and Baker was 26 with a record of 17-3. Both Saunders and Baker were coming off a win. Saunders lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Baker.