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Chris Saunders

W1
“The So Cal Kid”
16-8-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 40/5' 8"/155 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
1.5
Str Acc
22%
Str Def
75%
TD Avg
3.7
TD Def
—
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
56%

At a Glance

1.5
SLpM
22%
Str Acc
3.7
TD Avg
56%
Finish %
75%
Str Def
Chris Saunders "The So Cal Kid" is a mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 16-8-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 24 pro contests, finishing 56% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (3.7 per 15 min) and exceptional 75% strike defense.
Career Arc
24 fightspeak +15 · current +15

Skill Profile

VOLUME23ACCURACY2KO POWER32TAKEDOWNS92TD DEFENSE2SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY76ACTIVITY64
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.48-1.94 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.96-0.22 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.70+2.18 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.96)Landed (1.48)
0
-1.48

Wins by Method

56%Finish
KO/TKO213%
Submission744%
Decision744%
16 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (16)
2 KO
7 SUB
7 DEC
Losses (8)
1 SUB
7 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Dec
W
Dec
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
7 of 24
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History1 UFC + 23 pre-UFC
24 fights16W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WDerion Chapman
CXFCXF 7: Locked and Loaded
Apr 29, 2017DDECUnanimous
WIN
Method
DEC
Decision
Round
of 3
Time
Unanimous
Division
Lightweight
CXF 7: Locked and Loaded
2017-04-29
?Unknown
BAMMABAMMA Badbeat 20
Jun 10, 2016DDECSplit
WDarren Smith Jr.
BAMMABAMMA Badbeat 18
Feb 20, 2016DDECUnanimous
WKevin Bostick
BAMMABAMMA Badbeat 17
Oct 2, 2015SSUB10:29
WBrandon Morris
BAMMABAMMA Badbeat 16
Jun 26, 2015SSUB21:28
WDarren Smith Jr.
BAMMABAMMA Badbeat 15
Apr 10, 2015SSUB11:14
WDominic Gutierrez
Apr 12, 2014SSUB
?Sevak Magakyan
Nov 23, 2013DDEC
WShad Smith
Respect in the CageRespect in the Cage
Jul 13, 2013SSUB21:10
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 92
Mar 7, 2013KTKO33:55
?Unknown
Oct 19, 2012DDEC
?Myles Jury
The Ultimate FighterThe Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale
Jun 1, 2012SSUB14:03
LMyles Jury
The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale
Jun 1, 2012SSUB Guillotine Choke14:03
WChase Hackett
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 15
Mar 9, 2012DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
Jul 23, 2011DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
Nov 19, 2010KTKO
WAndy Morales
Jun 23, 2010DDEC
WTodd Willingham
May 13, 2010DDEC
WNick Reale
Apr 18, 2010SSUB
WBilly Terry
Feb 10, 2010KTKO
WTodd Willingham
Dec 18, 2009DDEC
?Isaac Gutierrez
Nov 20, 2009SSUB
WGuilherme Cotliarenko
Fist SeriesFist Series
Aug 15, 2009DDECUnanimous
WThor Skancke
Fist SeriesFist Series
Jul 17, 2009SSUB22:47