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Welterweight · Last Fought Dec 2019

Ben Saunders

UFC Record
9-10
Age
43
Height
6'2"
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox

Fighter Elo

The rating the forecasts are built on. It projects fighters.

Fighter Elo
1279Going Into Their Last Fight, Dec 2019
1698Best, Dec 2008
1480Classic Elo

No fight in the last two years, so there is no rating for today.

12001400160018002008201020122014201620181522 going into Dan Barrera, Dec 20071585 going into Ryan Thomas, Aug 20081698 going into Brandon Wolff, Dec 20081682 going into Mike Swick, Jun 20091644 going into Marcus Davis, Nov 20091673 going into Jon Fitch, Mar 20101578 going into Dennis Hallman, Aug 20101499 going into Chris Heatherly, Aug 20141546 going into Joe Riggs, Dec 20141551 going into Kenny Robertson, Jul 20151487 going into Patrick Cote, Jan 20161408 going into Court McGee, Jan 20171436 going into Peter Sobotta, May 20171381 going into Alan Jouban, Feb 20181296 going into Jake Ellenberger, Jun 20181330 going into Sergio Moraes, Sep 20181284 going into Lyman Good, Nov 20181265 going into Takashi Sato, Apr 20191279 going into Matt Brown, Dec 20191279
Fighter Elo going into each UFC fight.
Classic Elo
1480After Their Last Fight, Dec 2019
1563Best, Jan 2016
1279Fighter Elo

Classic Elo only moves on wins and losses, so it reads more like normal rankings.

14501500155016002008201020122014201620181500 going into Dan Barrera, Dec 20071516 going into Ryan Thomas, Aug 20081531 going into Brandon Wolff, Dec 20081546 going into Mike Swick, Jun 20091532 going into Marcus Davis, Nov 20091550 going into Jon Fitch, Mar 20101538 going into Dennis Hallman, Aug 20101518 going into Chris Heatherly, Aug 20141533 going into Joe Riggs, Dec 20141548 going into Kenny Robertson, Jul 20151563 going into Patrick Cote, Jan 20161545 going into Court McGee, Jan 20171561 going into Peter Sobotta, May 20171542 going into Alan Jouban, Feb 20181525 going into Jake Ellenberger, Jun 20181541 going into Sergio Moraes, Sep 20181526 going into Lyman Good, Nov 20181509 going into Takashi Sato, Apr 20191493 going into Matt Brown, Dec 20191480 after their last fight1480
Classic Elo going into each UFC fight, and after the last one.

How Fighter Elo Works

Fighter Elo is the model's rating for a fighter, on the same scale chess uses. An average UFC fighter sits around 1500. The gap between two fighters sets the forecast: 100 points ahead is about a 64% chance to win, 200 points about 76%, and 400 points about 91%.

Classic Elo only moves on wins and losses. Fighter Elo also counts how the fights went (striking and grappling numbers), age and build, and how active a fighter has been. It is worked out fresh before every fight, so it can move between fights too, for example with age or a long layoff.

Classic Elo, shown next to it, is the results-only version. It reads more like normal rankings, and the Rankings page can be switched to it.

Career Numbers

Across every UFC fight with recorded stats.

3.23Sig. Strikes Landed per Minute
50%Striking Accuracy
3.58Sig. Strikes Absorbed per Minute
51%Striking Defense
0.30Knockdowns per 15 Minutes
0.20Takedowns per 15 Minutes
40%Takedown Accuracy
67%Takedown Defense
1.30Submission Attempts per 15 Minutes
11%Share of Fight Time in Control
7.9 minAverage Fight Length
Ended ByKO/TKOSubmissionDecision
Wins333
Losses712

Fight History

Every UFC fight, newest first. Tap a fight to see what both fighters put up.

Lossvs. Matt BrownKO/TKO · R2 4:55Dec 14, 2019UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersMatt Brown
1279Fighter Elo Going In1438
1493Classic Elo Going In1561
12 of 23Significant Strikes30 of 47
38 of 49Total Strikes40 of 59
0 of 0Takedowns2 of 3
0Knockdowns0
4Submission Attempts0
0:10Control Time7:34
Lossvs. Takashi SatoKO/TKO · R2 1:18Apr 27, 2019UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersTakashi Sato
1265Fighter Elo Going In1316
1509Classic Elo Going In1500
46 of 90Significant Strikes28 of 69
47 of 91Total Strikes33 of 74
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:25Control Time0:17
Lossvs. Lyman GoodKO/TKO · R1 1:32Nov 3, 2018UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersLyman Good
1284Fighter Elo Going In1502
1526Classic Elo Going In1500
12 of 23Significant Strikes14 of 22
12 of 23Total Strikes17 of 25
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:05
Lossvs. Sergio MoraesSubmission · R2 4:42Sep 22, 2018UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersSergio Moraes
1330Fighter Elo Going In1482
1541Classic Elo Going In1574
1 of 2Significant Strikes2 of 3
55 of 56Total Strikes17 of 20
0 of 0Takedowns2 of 2
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts2
0:00Control Time8:04
Winvs. Jake EllenbergerKO/TKO · R1 1:56Jun 1, 2018UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersJake Ellenberger
1296Fighter Elo Going In1427
1525Classic Elo Going In1513
10 of 21Significant Strikes5 of 9
11 of 22Total Strikes7 of 12
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:40
Lossvs. Alan JoubanKO/TKO · R2 2:38Feb 24, 2018UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersAlan Jouban
1381Fighter Elo Going In1481
1542Classic Elo Going In1528
33 of 79Significant Strikes78 of 141
34 of 80Total Strikes78 of 141
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns2
0Submission Attempts0
0:03Control Time0:18
Lossvs. Peter SobottaKO/TKO · R2 2:29May 28, 2017UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersPeter Sobotta
1436Fighter Elo Going In1528
1561Classic Elo Going In1493
19 of 68Significant Strikes46 of 97
23 of 74Total Strikes50 of 102
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns3
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time1:03
Winvs. Court McGeeUnanimous DecisionJan 15, 2017UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersCourt McGee
1408Fighter Elo Going In1529
1545Classic Elo Going In1536
49 of 139Significant Strikes54 of 172
67 of 165Total Strikes77 of 197
0 of 0Takedowns1 of 3
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time3:51
Lossvs. Patrick CoteKO/TKO · R2 1:14Jan 17, 2016UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersPatrick Cote
1487Fighter Elo Going In1405
1563Classic Elo Going In1527
11 of 27Significant Strikes42 of 63
44 of 60Total Strikes55 of 76
1 of 1Takedowns0 of 0
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts1
1:34Control Time1:30
Winvs. Kenny RobertsonSplit DecisionJul 25, 2015UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersKenny Robertson
1551Fighter Elo Going In1588
1548Classic Elo Going In1525
98 of 204Significant Strikes91 of 186
172 of 284Total Strikes98 of 195
0 of 0Takedowns2 of 3
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time6:21
Winvs. Joe RiggsSubmission · R1 0:57Dec 13, 2014UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersJoe Riggs
1546Fighter Elo Going In1442
1533Classic Elo Going In1509
4 of 7Significant Strikes2 of 3
4 of 7Total Strikes2 of 3
0 of 0Takedowns1 of 1
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time0:19
Winvs. Chris HeatherlySubmission · R1 2:18Aug 23, 2014UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Dos Anjos

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersChris Heatherly
1499Fighter Elo Going In1359
1518Classic Elo Going In1500
4 of 6Significant Strikes4 of 5
6 of 11Total Strikes7 of 9
0 of 0Takedowns1 of 1
0Knockdowns0
2Submission Attempts0
0:44Control Time1:14
Lossvs. Dennis HallmanUnanimous DecisionAug 7, 2010UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersDennis Hallman
1578Fighter Elo Going In1377
1538Classic Elo Going In1457
30 of 45Significant Strikes28 of 55
54 of 72Total Strikes96 of 132
0 of 0Takedowns3 of 6
0Knockdowns0
1Submission Attempts0
0:00Control Time11:49
Lossvs. Jon FitchUnanimous DecisionMar 27, 2010UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersJon Fitch
1673Fighter Elo Going In1607
1550Classic Elo Going In1635
17 of 30Significant Strikes72 of 99
31 of 44Total Strikes212 of 247
0 of 0Takedowns2 of 7
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:43Control Time12:15
Winvs. Marcus DavisKO/TKO · R1 3:24Nov 21, 2009UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersMarcus Davis
1644Fighter Elo Going In1529
1532Classic Elo Going In1568
22 of 39Significant Strikes8 of 24
31 of 50Total Strikes16 of 32
0 of 2Takedowns0 of 2
0Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:54Control Time1:06
Lossvs. Mike SwickKO/TKO · R2 3:47Jun 13, 2009UFC 99: The Comeback

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersMike Swick
1682Fighter Elo Going In1564
1546Classic Elo Going In1602
17 of 31Significant Strikes10 of 35
29 of 43Total Strikes75 of 108
0 of 1Takedowns1 of 1
0Knockdowns1
0Submission Attempts1
0:39Control Time5:25
Winvs. Brandon WolffKO/TKO · R1 1:49Dec 10, 2008UFC Fight Night - Fight for the Troops

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersBrandon Wolff
1698Fighter Elo Going In1311
1531Classic Elo Going In1500
42 of 51Significant Strikes0 of 1
49 of 58Total Strikes4 of 5
0 of 0Takedowns0 of 0
1Knockdowns0
0Submission Attempts0
0:48Control Time0:06
Winvs. Ryan ThomasSubmission · R2 2:28Aug 9, 2008UFC 87: Seek And Destroy

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersRyan Thomas
1585Fighter Elo Going In1520
1516Classic Elo Going In1500
41 of 58Significant Strikes12 of 53
56 of 74Total Strikes32 of 78
1 of 1Takedowns0 of 7
1Knockdowns0
2Submission Attempts2
4:08Control Time0:22
Winvs. Dan BarreraUnanimous DecisionDec 8, 2007The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale

Welterweight Bout · Scheduled for 3 rounds

Ben SaundersDan Barrera
1522Fighter Elo Going In1415
1500Classic Elo Going In1500
18 of 25Significant Strikes12 of 17
143 of 153Total Strikes59 of 64
0 of 0Takedowns1 of 12
0Knockdowns0
4Submission Attempts0
5:50Control Time7:09