Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Saunders was born on 13 April, 1983 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Ben Saunders's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
13 April, 1983 |
| Birthday |
13 April |
| Birthplace |
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 13 April.
He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 40 years old group.
Ben Saunders Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Ben Saunders height is 6ft 3in and Weight 170 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6ft 3in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ben Saunders Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Saunders worth at the age of 40 years old? Ben Saunders’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Ben Saunders's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Ben Saunders Social Network
Timeline
Benjamin Saunders (born April 13, 1983), is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights in the Welterweight division.
He was a featured fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, fighting on Team Serra.
A professional competitor since 2004, Saunders has formerly competed in the UFC and Bellator.
Saunders was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he lived until he was in the third grade when he moved to Coral Springs, Florida.
Saunders parents were divorced, and as a result he lived with his father.
His older brother, Jacob, who practiced karate, helped teach his younger brother about the martial art.
His twin brother, Joe, is a former member of the Florida Legislature.
When Saunders was eight years old, he had a friend who was learning Tang Soo Do, which the two soon began practicing daily.
However, due to poor financial status Saunders was unable to pay for legitimate instruction.
At the age of 14, Saunders began training in Jeet Kune Do and worked at fast food restaurants so that he could pay the tuition.
He worked out with his J. P. Taravella High School wrestling team where he learned wrestling techniques in exchange for submission techniques that he knew.
Saunders, although not an instigator of street fights, did not back down from challenges and was also involved in countless street fights while growing up.
At the age of 18, Saunders told his parents that he was leaving for Valencia College, when in fact he was going to train with Din Thomas to become a professional fighter.
Saunders defeated Dan Barrera in the first round of the competition by majority decision.
Saunders reportedly contracted influenza after the Barrera bout.
Despite the illness, Saunders competed in the quarter-finals against Tom Speer, losing via unanimous decision.
Saunders defeated Dan Barrera at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs Team Serra Finale by unanimous decision.
In his second career UFC fight, Saunders defeated UFC newcomer Ryan Thomas by armbar in the second round.
In his third career UFC fight he fought Brandon Wolff, defeating him in the first round via TKO with knees from the Thai clinch, landing 42 knees on his opponent.
This left Wolff's face a bloody and swollen mess.
After the bout many comparisons were made between him and Anderson Silva, who is also known for his Thai clinch prowess.
Saunders' next fight was supposed to be at UFC 96 against Welterweight standout Dustin Hazelett, but due to injury Hazelett pulled out of the match.
Saunders was then set to face UFC newcomer Ryan Madigan.
However, Saunders later pulled out of the match due to an injured foot.
On February 28, 2009, it was confirmed that Saunders would be facing Mike Swick at UFC 99.
Saunders was defeated by Swick by TKO in the second round.
As Swick struck, Saunders ducked into Swick's striking range every time which essentially cost him the fight.
Saunders defeated Marcus Davis on November 21, 2009, via KO due to multiple knees at 3:24 into the first round at UFC 106 making him the first man to knock out Davis.
Saunders was expected to face off against top ten welterweight Martin Kampmann at UFC 111 in March.
However, an injury forced Kampmann off the card and Saunders was set to face Jake Ellenberger.
On March 25, 2010, news broke that Thiago Alves's pre-fight CT scan found an irregularity in his brain, and he was not cleared to fight.
Saunders asked to fight Alves's opponent and former #1 contender Jon Fitch, forcing Saunder's opponent Ellenberger out of the match.
Saunders lost to Fitch by unanimous decision.
Ben lost the fight by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).
Following the loss, Saunders was cut from the UFC.
On February 3, it was announced by Bellator that they had signed Saunders to compete in their Welterweight division.
Although he will not be a part of the Season Four Tournament, Saunders fights aired live on the main card.
At Bellator 39 Saunders defeated Matt Lee by TKO (doctor stoppage) in the third round after brutalizing Lee in the clinch with knees and elbows for most of the fight.
Saunders was expected to fight at Bellator 47 but had to pull out of the event due to an undisclosed injury he suffered in training.
