Ben Saunders's Blogs
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Ben Saunders’ Bellator Blog, Part 2
Are fans in for another Ben Saunders bloodbath at Bellator 49? | Photo: Dave Mandel
American Top Team fighter Ben Saunders (www.twitter.com/bensaundersMMA) will blog his thoughts and experiences for Sherdog.com as he takes part in Bellator Fighting Championships’ fifth-season welterweight tournament, which kicks off with Bellator 49 this Saturday, Sept. 10, on MTV2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Well, I finally boarded my plane to Atlantic City, N.J. Due to weather issues, my flight got pushed back about two hours. I hate airports and flying, but it’s part of the game, so I take it in stride. Originally, I got seated next to an old guy who was all about picking his nose. Seemed like a coal miner; it was pretty disturbing.
However, I told the flight attendant if they had an Emergency Exit seat available, I’d be happy to save everyone’s life if we had an emergency. She laughed, and, lucky for me, there was one open, so now I am sitting with more leg room, thank god. These planes just aren’t made for us tall, lanky folk. My camp is over, and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. I feel very well-prepared. My weight is good, so I’ll begin my cut on Thursday night and finish it up on Friday. Read more -
Ben Saunders’ Bellator Blog, Part 1
Ben Saunders is prepared to show his newly sharpened skills. | Photo: Dave Mandel
American Top Team fighter Ben Saunders (www.twitter.com/bensaundersMMA) will blog his thoughts and experiences for Sherdog.com as he takes part in Bellator Fighting Championships’ fifth-season welterweight tournament, which kicks off with Bellator 49 this Saturday, Sept. 10, on MTV2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Potentially fighting three fights in three months is something that could be straight out of a movie. It brings me back to the good old days when tournaments were the norm, rather than something that seems to be obsolete in modern MMA.
I’m fired up to be part of Bellator’s fifth season and to fight in their welterweight tournament. I honestly feel this tournament is stacked with talent and there is no doubt in my mind that this will be the hardest test I have ever faced in my career. Not only is this a huge honor, but it is the challenge I have always wanted and somewhat felt would be a part of my career since watching MMA when it first began. I may have been a little kid when I first thought of this, but nonetheless, being involved in a tournament has always been on my “to do” list. I’m very grateful to have the chance to really see what I can accomplish in my lifetime.
Now, with that being said, I also realize how crazy this might seem to some people. The tournament is definitely not the healthiest approach to someone’s career or body. It could easily go very, very wrong. But I am not a normal person with normal thoughts and opinions. So, to me, this is what life is all about. Obstacles that many may see as impossible, I see as opportunities. Read more -
Beatdown: Ben Saunders & Scott Lighty
By: TJ De Santis
Jack Encarnacao, Lutfi Sariahmed and myself returned to The Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "Beatdown" on The Sherdog Radio Network.
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Joining us were MMA fighters Scott Lighty and Ben Saunders. Both men are in action this weekend. Lighty will find himself in the co-main event on Friday's Strikeforce Challengers card while Ben Saunders will make his Bellator debut Saturday night.
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UFC 117 Prelims: Hallman Bests Saunders
By: Sherdog.com Staff
Dennis Hallman took a unanimous decision over Ben Saunders to kick off Saturday’s UFC 117 prelims at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
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Hallman, who upped his record to 45-13-2 (1 NC), controlled the first two rounds with takedowns from the clinch and control in the top position. Saunders (8-3-2) took a mild beating from Hallman’s punches and elbows from the top, but rallied to claim the third round on Sherdog.com’s unofficial scorecard.
The official judges saw the contest 29-28 (twice) and 30-27.
