Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ben Saunders
Killa B
22-13-2
RESULT

Ben Saunders def. Marcus Davis (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:24
Marcus Davis
The Irish Hand Grenade
22-11-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, United States

Ben Saunders defeated Marcus Davis by TKO in round 1 (3:24) in the Welterweight bout of UFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2, held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Ben Saunders
Marcus Davis
0
Knockdowns
0
22 of 39
Significant strikes
8 of 24
56%
Sig. strike accuracy
33%
31 of 50
Total strikes
16 of 32
0 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 2
0%
Takedown accuracy
0%
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:54
Control time
1:06
Significant strikes by target
9 of 24
Head
3 of 19
12 of 14
Body
2 of 2
1 of 1
Leg
3 of 3
4 of 14
Distance
3 of 17
17 of 24
Clinch
5 of 7
1 of 1
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
22 of 39
Sig. str.
8 of 24
31 of 50
Total str.
16 of 32
0 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
0:54
Ctrl
1:06

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ben Saunders vs Marcus Davis?

Ben Saunders defeated Marcus Davis by TKO in round 1 (3:24) in the Welterweight bout of UFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2, held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas.

Referee
Josh Rosenthal
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Ben Saunders 40%60% Marcus Davis

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

22-13-2
Record
22-11-0 (1 NC)
1572
Elo rating
1641
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
52
6'2"
188 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.23
SLpM
2.72
50%
Str. Acc.
39%
3.58
SApM
2.79
51%
Str. Def.
65%

Grappling Profile

0.20
TD Avg.
1.60
40%
TD Acc.
48%
66%
TD Def.
47%
1.30
Sub. Avg.
1.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ben Saunders · 1-4
  • L
    UFC 245: Usman vs CovingtonSat, Dec 14, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 4:55 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs HermanssonSun, Apr 28, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 1:18 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 230: Cormier vs LewisSat, Nov 3, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 1:32 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs AndersSun, Sep 23, 2018
    Submission · R2 · 4:42 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs MoraesSat, Jun 2, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 1:56 · Welterweight
Marcus Davis · 1-4
  • L
    UFC 125: RESOLUTIONSun, Jan 2, 2011
    TKO · R3 · 2:33 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2Sun, Aug 29, 2010
    Submission · R3 · 4:02 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 113: MACHIDA vs SHOGUN 2Sat, May 8, 2010
    TKO · R2 · 1:23 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2Sat, Nov 21, 2009
    TKO · R1 · 3:24 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 99: THE COMEBACKSat, Jun 13, 2009
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 19 fights · 15 fights
25.6
Avg sig. strikes
23.7
0.11
Avg takedowns
0.93
0:50
Avg control time
1:59
98
Career high strikes
59
1
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Ben Saunders
Strike target
Marcus Davis
51%
Head
65%
39%
Body
18%
10%
Leg
17%
Ben Saunders
Strike position
Marcus Davis
59%
Distance
68%
33%
Clinch
19%
8%
Ground
13%