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Chris Saunders

"The So Cal Kid"
16-8-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
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No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Chris Saunders holds a professional MMA record of 16-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 27 bouts on record. Chris Saunders has won 18 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Chris Saunders lands 1.48 significant strikes per minute with 22% accuracy and averages 3.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 1, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
69"175 cm
DOB
1986-03-11
Age
40
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 16-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.48per min
22% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.96per min
75% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.70per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Chris Saunders earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Derion Chapman
    CXF 7: Locked and Loaded· Apr 29, 2017· Lightweight· 15-8 vs 4-6-1
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Chris Culley
    BAMMA Badbeat 20· Jun 10, 2016· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 19-13
    SD
  3. WIN
    vs Darren Smith Jr.×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BAMMA Badbeat 18· Feb 20, 2016· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 12-5
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Kevin Bostick
    BAMMA Badbeat 17· Oct 2, 2015· Lightweight· 13-7 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R1 · 0:29
  5. WIN
    vs Brandon Morris
    BAMMA Badbeat 16· Jun 26, 2015· Lightweight· 12-7 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R2 · 1:28
  6. WIN
    vs Darren Smith Jr.
    BAMMA Badbeat 15· Apr 10, 2015· Lightweight· 11-7 vs 10-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:14
  7. LOSS
    vs Dominic Clark
    Chaos at the Casino 5· Aug 10, 2014· Lightweight· 11-6 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:09
  8. WIN
    vs Dominic Gutierrez
    Lights Out Promotions· Apr 12, 2014· 10-6 vs 6-18
    SUB
  9. LOSS
    vs Sevak Magakyan
    Lights Out Promotions· Nov 23, 2013· 10-5 vs 12-5-1
    DEC
  10. WIN
    vs Shad Smith
    Respect in the Cage· Jul 13, 2013· Lightweight· 9-5 vs 12-18-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:10
  11. LOSS
    vs Akop Stepanyan
    Bellator 92· Mar 7, 2013· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 12-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:55
  12. LOSS
    vs Thiago Meller
    Samurai Pro Sports· Oct 19, 2012· 9-3 vs 18-5
    DEC
  13. LOSS
    vs Myles Jury
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale· Jun 1, 2012· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 9-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:03
  14. LOSS
    vs Vinc Pichel
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· May 18, 2012· Lightweight· 11-2
    MD
  15. WIN
    vs Sam Sicilia
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· Apr 27, 2012· Lightweight· 10-2
    SD
  16. WIN
    vs Chase Hackett
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 15· Mar 9, 2012· Lightweight· 9-2
    UD
  17. LOSS
    vs Chris Horodecki
    Bellator 47· Jul 23, 2011· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 17-3
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Cleber Luciano
    California Regional· Apr 10, 2011· 8-1 vs 5-3
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs George Valdez
    Pandemonium· Nov 19, 2010· 7-1 vs 4-0
    TKO
  20. WIN
    vs Andy Morales
    Battle in the Ballroom· Jun 23, 2010· 6-1 vs 3-0
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Todd Willingham
    Battle in the Ballroom· May 13, 2010· 5-1 vs 2-4
    DEC
  22. WIN
    vs Nick Reale
    Long Beach Fight Night· Apr 18, 2010· 4-1 vs 7-2
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs Billy Terry
    Battle in the Ballroom· Feb 10, 2010· 3-1 vs 4-16
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Todd Willingham
    Battle in the Ballroom· Dec 18, 2009· 2-1 vs 1-1
    DEC
  25. LOSS
    vs Isaac Gutierrez
    Spar Star Promotions· Nov 20, 2009· 2-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs Guilherme Cotliarenko
    Fist Series· Aug 15, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-0
    UD
  27. WIN
    vs Thor Skancke
    Fist Series· Jul 17, 2009· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 1-2
    SUB
    R2 · 2:47

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1632▲5
Peak
1682Apr 27, 2012
Rated fights
27
1500160017002010201220142016Jul 17, 2009 · 1535Aug 15, 2009 · 1560Nov 20, 2009 · 1516Dec 18, 2009 · 1540Feb 10, 2010 · 1555Apr 18, 2010 · 1601May 13, 2010 · 1610Jun 23, 2010 · 1625Nov 19, 2010 · 1646Apr 10, 2011 · 1665Jul 23, 2011 · 1647Mar 9, 2012 · 1669Apr 27, 2012 · 1682May 18, 2012 · 1663Jun 1, 2012 · 1633Oct 19, 2012 · 1618Mar 7, 2013 · 1588Jul 13, 2013 · 1606Nov 23, 2013 · 1598Apr 12, 2014 · 1602Aug 10, 2014 · 1589Apr 10, 2015 · 1601Jun 26, 2015 · 1612Oct 2, 2015 · 1624Feb 20, 2016 · 1632Jun 10, 2016 · 1627Apr 29, 2017 · 16321632

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chris Saunders fight next?

Chris Saunders has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chris Saunders's record?

Chris Saunders's professional MMA record is 16-8-0.

Who is Chris Saunders fighting next?

Chris Saunders's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chris Saunders fight last?

Chris Saunders most recently fought Myles Jury at The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale on Friday, June 1, 2012, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Chris Saunders fight in?

Chris Saunders fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Chris Saunders have?

Chris Saunders has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Chris Saunders?

Chris Saunders is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Chris Saunders weigh?

Chris Saunders weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Chris Saunders's reach?

Chris Saunders has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Chris Saunders?

Chris Saunders is 40 years old (born Mar 11, 1986).

Where is Chris Saunders from?

Chris Saunders is from United States.