I'm Fighting This Saturday on MTV2!
by Ben Saunders on Apr 1, 2011 12:44 AM EDT
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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up... I am fighting this Saturday April 2nd for Bellator and it is gonna be broadcast Live on MTV2 starting at 9PM.
It has been about 1 year since I have been on a televised card. I have trained my ass off and look forward to giving everything I have to put on another brutally exciting fight for all my fans and everyone watching. I have been training non stop to improve my wrestling, take down defense, striking, and bjj. I look forward to showing everyone my improvements and above all show everyone that I am still a huge prospect.
To all my fans who have stood by me, Thank You so much for all the support. Getting cut from the UFC was the most depressing situation I have ever experience in my life, and I have literally been through hell and back, so that is saying a lot. But what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. My losses were to very tough, and experienced veterans, with amazing skill and talent. I want to thank Swick, Fitch, and Hallman for giving me the experience I needed to grow as a fighter and become much better. I want to thank the UFC for everything they have done for me, it was an honor to work with such amazing people.
I want to thank "Bellator" for giving me the opportunity to turn my career around and be able to showcase my skills and talent on TV for the world to see and enjoy.
I have BIG BIG plans for this year! I have something in me right now. A fire that is lit and burning so hot and so bright, and I am eager to unleash it upon whoever is willing to give me the privilege to test myself against. I respect every opponent I have ever faced in my career and every fighter that will soon challenge me. I am a true martial artist and will represent Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Concepts till I die!
Thank you all again for everything, I have received the most positive feedback in my most depressing and vulnerable time. All you fans gave me the inspiration to persevere and fight my way back. You all will never understand the extent of your actions, and words can't even begin to describe it. You all have helped me become a better fighter and for this I truly and sincerely want to Thank You!
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Anyone that would like to keep in contact or receive updates on my career... you can follow me on Facebook, and Twitter.
I have 3 facebook accounts right now, with thousands of friend requests on my other 2 accounts that I slowly but surely will be transferring over to my 3rd. I hate fan pages as I feel they are lame, and not really as personal as a FB page. I go out of my way and run them all at the same time thanks to the amazing technological advances man has created. I personally run them all and love interacting with everyone one of my fans. You guys are what make me train and fight harder. My 3rd FB account is...
http://www.facebook.com/therealbensaunders
and you can also follow me on twitter...
@bensaundersMMA
I look forward to putting on the fight of my life this Saturday and hope you all are able to watch and enjoy the show! =)
-Killa B
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My mindset... =)
I got asked this on the MMAJunkie forum and thought I would re-post it here, because I really feel it might help everyone better understand who I am, where I come from, and how I think. =)
Ben, reveal as much or as little about yourself as you like. Just wondering in Hindsight, any misgivings about stepping out of the Ellenberger fight and “up” in to the Fitch fight. That took some balls dawg. Did it maybe stall the momentum you had going off the Davis fight,…. or not. It’s been awhile, does it bother you, do you want it back, have you let it go ? Any other thoughts???How and what most attracted you to JKD, and B.L.s philosophy, how do you employ that philosophy in life, and training?
Not trying to interview you on the interwebz. Again, as much or as little, just curious. 8-)
“Absorb what is useful; Disregard that which is useless” – Bruce Lee
- Sorry to copy and paste my last response, but I believe it sums up my thoughts and opinions perfectly… I have no regrets, just wish the UFC saw my potential and gave me another shot, other than that it was necessary for me to improve and become a better fighter and martial artist. I may have been stubborn about wrestling. But I was never close minded and always knew it was necessary but thought putting time into other areas of my game could or would make up for the lack in that department, mainly cause of the fighter I wanted to be for me, the fans, and overall the entertainment value of the sport that i personally consider the greatest sport of all time. I wanted to be that figure that helped bring are sport to the next level, and I guess that is still a possible reality. It is just gonna take a lot more hard work, dedication, determination, and perseverance. I was clearly wrong with my thoughts on wrestling, I may find it boring but that doesn’t take away from it’s effectiveness and relevance in our sport, and since then have done extensive research and training on the subject.
I’ll admit it is the hard lesson learned… Trying to maintain a style that is exciting and that also gets me the “W” is and always will be my #1 priority. But when the win is so desperately needed to keep your job, it sucks that I would even have to consider a different tactic. Once again I am stubborn and choose the high road and stick with what has made me who I am. A fan 1st. I go out there and fight the way I would like to see myself fight if I was a fan in the stands. Certain match-ups may or should require other tactics, but you live and you learn. I have learned that I can fight for the “W” only and keep winning or I can train harder than ever to continue to up my game and my style to allow me to continue my path of fighting for entertainment. I blame myself and push myself harder. If it back fires, I will just continue to learn and improve. I can’t take back my decisions, nor can I change the past. But I have learned a lot, so much so that those losses were in fact a huge learning experience and have made me that much better. I love what I do, and realize if it was a self defense or street fight or my life was actually at risk, I might choose a more intelligent approach. But since this is a sport and a spectator sport at that… I will continue to fight how I feel me and my fellow fans would better enjoy. :D
As for what Jeet Kune Do and Bruce Lee mean to me and how it has impacted me and my training that’s pretty simple… I am a martial artist my 1st introduction was through Karate with my brother and Tae Kwon Do with my best friend. Both of them were huge Bruce Lee fans and well it became a part of me. The man was a genius and ahead of his time. He in my opinion was the first true mainstream Mixed Martial Artist ever. His philosophies can adapt to every part of life, not just fighters, or martial artists. But to anything and everything. No matter who you are or what you do, most of his philosophies if looked at with an open mind cab be utilized. Because of him I was never close minded and always open to other styles and ideas, it was because of Bruce Lee that my learning curve was not hindered and I was able to learn at an exceptional rate. I have almost been self taught my whole life, taking what is useful to me, my body type, and my style, and discarding what is useless. One thing I am a firm believer of is every technique works no matter how dramatic, or unpractical, or over exaggerated it may be. It doesn’t matter what style or system it comes from. They all work, but each individual depending on your size, strength, athletic ability, ect will determine whether or not it is practical for you. That is something I see most people are blind to. You can’t knock kung fu or tae kwon do, they are legit. It is their close mindedness that leaves them vulnerable. If you learn about every other style only to know what to expect and how to counter, or defend or attack, you can be successful at what you do. But if your ignorant or blind to that, it will be ur downfall and you will be destroyed and then surprised at why u lost or why ur tactics, techniques, or style was ineffective. My training and style is about entertainment, brutality, simplicity, effectiveness, and above all unpredictability. I am still a student and will never master any art especially mine, cause I realize the truth. That truth is that I will be learning something new till I die, and there is no way to truly master anything.
Hope that helps give you some insight onto who I am and how I think. :D
by Ben Saunders on Mar 31, 2011 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 18 recs
You know Ben, I couldn’t follow your fights very closely when you were in the UFC (for financial reasons) but after going back and watching your fight with Marcus Davis, and reading your post, I Really look forward to seeing your fight on the second. Best of luck!
Looking forward to your fight! Want to see you back in the UFC soon.
by mountaineers101 on Mar 31, 2011 7:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Best of luck!
"I am going to punch faces." --Wanderlei Silva
War Miller Bros.
Good luck, I’ll always appreciate what you did to Marcus Davis.
Got the Summer hatin on me cus I'm hotter than the sun. Got the Spring hatin on me cus I ain't never sprung. Winter hatin on me cus I'm colder than ya'll; and I will never I will never I will never Fall.
The mat is my church, the ground is my heaven, Jiu-Jitsu is my religion. And once you hit the ground you're in my world. My world is like the ocean, I’m like a shark and most people don't even know how to swim - Draculino
by Patrick Tenney on Mar 31, 2011 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
And poor Mr. Wolff.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
by Rundownloser on Apr 1, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Not an Irish Hand Grenade fan?
http://www.headkicklegend.com/
"I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler."
-Socrates
by ElliotMatheny on Apr 1, 2011 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
He's had some exciting fights.
And I can’t remember him saying anything specifically grating. I like the guy.
http://www.headkicklegend.com/
"I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler."
-Socrates
by ElliotMatheny on Apr 1, 2011 5:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Davis once said he hopes Dan Hardy dies of AIDS.
@scb0212
The Machiavellian.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 1, 2011 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah,
totally forgot about that. Man, he got mind fucked by Hardy.
http://www.headkicklegend.com/
"I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler."
-Socrates
by ElliotMatheny on Apr 3, 2011 6:49 AM EDT up reply actions
It was close,
but I remember Hardy landing the more damaging strikes. I don’t really rate takedowns very highly, unless they’re slams.
http://www.headkicklegend.com/
"I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler."
-Socrates
by ElliotMatheny on Apr 5, 2011 4:30 AM EDT up reply actions
The 1st and 3rd were Davis'
but he was bleeding alot. all his wars gave him a ton of scar tissue.
Learn JiuJitsu, it's fun.
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I met Ben
for a second as he walked into the arena for that fight and wished him good luck. Clearly that resulted in this spectacular finish.
No need to thank me
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"A samurai would bite your cock off if you tried that shit on the battlefield." - Kid Nate
by Chris Barton on Apr 1, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Good luck dude and break his leg or something! Just win!
"These are the times that try men's souls" - Thomas Paine
by The One Who Wears The Crown on Mar 31, 2011 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
Yours is one of the fights I’m really looking forward to on this card. MTV2 doesn’t matter to me, as I’ll be able to witness it live! It would be cool to meet a professional such as yourself in person, but if not i’ll be glad just to see the fights, especially yours, in person. Thanks for taking the time to post on BE, good luck saturday.
"That's racism man, I love to racism bro!"
Ben is part of a great card. If you were ever going to check Bellator out, now is the time…
by Jonathan Snowden on Mar 31, 2011 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Give him the Brandon Wolff treatment!
"Every time I talk on the phone with someone who doesn’t know me, they call me "ma’am"." - Scott C. Broussard
Good luck Ben! You’re always exciting to watch. Tear ’em up!
What's this war in the heart of nature? Why does nature vie with itself? The land contend with the sea? Is there an avenging power in nature? Not one power, but two?
by Kwisatz Haderach on Mar 31, 2011 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
KILLA B!!
Rooting for you on Saturday. Go get em.
"I can be friends with anybody. Man. Woman. Cat. Dog. Fish..... Alien." -Rampage
You are one of my favorite fighters
I love watching you fight and I will definitely be tuning in. Good luck Ben.
"I will do nothing lightly. When I walk, I will walk heavily. When I fight, I will fight with conviction. When I speak, I will speak strongly. When I love, I will love with everything"
Good luck Ben, you're fun to watch!
I watched you get Fitched, which sucked, but I was glad you manned up and saved the fight from being scrapped entirely, thanks man
by Patrick John McGreevy on Mar 31, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Good Luck Killa B!
For those that did not see it, Ben did a great interview with Hector Castro of MMA Die Hards at the MMA World Expo in NY back in November (http://mmadiehards.com/videos/ben-saunders-talks-bruce-lee-ufc-and-brutality-as-entertainment-video/).
Also want to rec what Snowden said about this Bellator card…..should be great one with Eddie Alvarez putting on a show and Hawn vs Good should offer some serious fireworks…..
formerly NeilLomaxFan
by BrothersGottaAndyHug on Mar 31, 2011 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
This kind of fighter involvement is awesome!
Wreck ’em, Ben!
Awesomeness.
@scb0212
The Machiavellian.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Mar 31, 2011 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
damn. that’s a worse forehead boob than Shlemenko got from Lombard
live pleasant
by eastcoastatlas on Apr 1, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
not even gonna post the Hasim Rahman pic
live pleasant
by eastcoastatlas on Apr 4, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
You're an exciting as hell muay thai welterweight
And I look forward to seeing you continue to improve your game to eventually challenge Ben Askren. You’re one of those guys who never should’ve been released from UFC and I can’t wait to see Bellator prosper from your talent.
Good luck, sir.
"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR
Good luck bro! Seeing a guy step up to fight Fitch on short notice makes me a fan, that took balls. And seeing some sickk Muay Thai never hurt anyone either. Good luck on your journey to the top.
"Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth."
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1968-1992
There's something wrong with this.
And seeing some sickk Muay Thai never hurt anyone either.
And then God created Saturn ... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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Saunders made a ballsy but poor decision stepping up against Fitch.
Dude got rushed a bit once he signed with the UFC and didn’t help his own progression.
The guy is only 27 though and straight mauls people in the clinch. I suspect he’ll be back in the UFC. Good luck Ben.
"Someone is WRONG on the internet. What do you want me to do? LEAVE? Then they'll keep being wrong!"
-Randall Munroe
He was cut after a decision loss to Dennis Hallman.
@scb0212
The Machiavellian.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 1, 2011 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Ben Saunders’ sideburns > Brock Lesnar’s beard.
"Every time I talk on the phone with someone who doesn’t know me, they call me "ma’am"." - Scott C. Broussard
Ben Saunders post > Sean McCorkle post
So let me get this straight: the WWE has gone from the powerful "Austin 3:16" to the dominant and iconic "Can you smell what the Rock is cooking?" all the way to... (cue baby voice) "You can't see me." Oh, believe me, we all can see you. A blind-folded, sleeping, stuck in the basement, Stevie Wonder can see your monkey ass. - The Rock
by Rod Mapada on Apr 1, 2011 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
you beat me to it
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?
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Where do they stack up against Griggs?
Don't let my support confuse you, I am in fact a fan of the Giants.
by tito (eight and oh) on Apr 1, 2011 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I wasn't impressed with Ben on TUF
but I was surprised at his growth afterwards. The thing I like about Ben is that he’s a finisher. He always goes all out.
Really? I thought he did great considering he fought Tommy Speer with the flu, and to a decision… I can’t even get myself out of the house when I have the flu.
by grb on Apr 1, 2011 4:02 AM EDT up reply actions
This is so awesome
Good luck Ben. You should probably post this on HKL too ;)
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We got different colors and sizes. This shirt is custom art work done by my brother who personally drew and created this design himself. It’s my official KB logo with a collage, that represents who I am to the fullest! Buy a shirt and show your support! =)
And for everyone that didn’t get to see my last fight… Here is the fight ending finish after I knocked him down! =)
by Ben Saunders on Apr 1, 2011 1:43 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Thank you Ben!
You are a true warrior and an exceptional athlete. Keep smashing faces with those knees and elbows!
From the sound of it your ready for a triumphant return, I have faith that the new KillaB is going to be giving lots of WWs nightmares every night. Although the UFC is a goal that I don’t want to distract you with, I truly feel you belong there and will be fighting for top 10 when you hit your stride. All this and beyond are abtainable for you and I look forward to seeing you fight soon
by AndrewBlakesley on Apr 1, 2011 2:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sweet shirt!
I was at 117, and won some sort of twitter contest to get a shirt from you at the show….I DM’d my address to you but never got a shirt. I’m sure you had all kinds of shit going on during and after the show, but would still love to get my hands on one of those. I’ll be watching Saturday night on MTV2, and I’m hoping for another massive head wound! Hematoma4lyfe!
Not enough shiny metallic shit and skulls and chains and stuff.
(That said, good work.)
Twitter: @Mike_Fagan_13
by Mike Fagan on Apr 1, 2011 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
guy in audience voice Oh nice!
"That's racism man, I love to racism bro!"
by Hendo_One-Shot on Apr 1, 2011 6:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Ben
I met you briefly at the NY MMa expo, standing in line waiting to buy an overpriced bottle of water. One of the most chill and approachable fighters I’ve ever talked to. An awesome, funny dude and a great fighter. Pullin’ for ya.
"If I wanted to spend a half hour between two hairy legs I'd go to your mother's house." -Don Frye
by mburtoni on Apr 1, 2011 8:06 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Seriously
The dude is so nice and absolutely one of the most approachable fighters I have ever met. Just a fucking cool guy.
Why I never joined a frat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-KNVrZaN8M
"Don’t quote old fucks to me" – Brent Brookhouse
"A samurai would bite your cock off if you tried that shit on the battlefield." - Kid Nate
by Chris Barton on Apr 1, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
That's my guy right there
Ben Saunders day on Bloody Elbow!!!
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Be like water, Ben!
Your potential is only as limited as your imagination, carry the power of the sideburns into the sunset. It seems to be working for Chad Griggs these days.
It's just a world, it's just a life.
by DirtyML on Apr 1, 2011 2:02 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
BIG Shout Out to TSM Studio!
Just incase anyone is interested my website was done by TSM Studio
These guys are AMAZING! =)
by Ben Saunders on Apr 1, 2011 2:17 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Thanks Ben!!
We are really big Supporters of Ben! He is an amazing fighter and if you’ve never seen him fight make sure you watch Saturday night on MTV 2!!!! Check out his website we designed for him http://www.bensaundersmma.com/ . We also created his highlight reel above. Watch for the TSM logo on his pants and banner saturday!! Go Killa Bee :)
Obviously, it’ll be tough for Saunders to read and respond to this while he’s in fight prep, but what’s it like to roll with Liborio?
I’ve heard some hype about him, but have never heard anything specific. Is he flat out amazing at anything specific? Big, small, quick, heavy, an effin’ ninja etc. are all things I’m wondering.
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The future Bellator Welterweight Champion. Calling it right now
Oh...
And I wouldn’t have known this was on, or really cared about watching it before reading this…
So this is an effective post. :)
Fitch is awesome, I don't care what you think...
Bones Jones, future greatest MMAist ever.
Ben, did you break the North Pole Speed Record?
How did that go? (http://www.bensaunders.com/)
About the expedition
In March 2011 Ben Saunders sets out to reach the Geographic North Pole solo and unsupported, and aims to break the North Pole speed record in the process. In 2005 a guided team using dog sleds and several air-drops of food reached the Pole in 36 days, 22 hours, and in 2010 a Canadian team reached the Pole on foot in 41 days, 18 hours with one resupply flight. Ben is travelling solo and on foot, with no support en route.
He starts from Cape Discovery, on the north coast of Canada, and he will travel on skis and snowshoes, hauling a sled containing food, equipment, and a cutting-edge satellite tracking beacon that will enable real-time position updates as Ben heads north.
by High Knee Destroyer on Apr 1, 2011 6:48 AM EDT reply actions
well done mr saunders, well done
more fighters should do this kind of thing imo
"Live fast, die." ~ GG Allin
yep.
It’s a good way to market themselves…
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2011 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Definite fan
Kick ass dude. I love watching you come out with that super aggressive clinch & knees. Hope to see you back in the UFC ASAP. Keep yourself in shape and if they ever have a fighter have to pull out on short notice, call them up & tell them you want in! They’ll appreciate that attitude – and they know you’re exciting & have great potential – you’ll be back!
"Who the fuck is this Bruz Malt Liquor?" -Dana White
by Bruz on Apr 1, 2011 7:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Props to Ben for being the first fighter to use the technology here to talk directly to the fans and promote himself. Seems like he’s getting a great response, too.
Best of luck this weekend, Ben.
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by Luke Thomas on Apr 1, 2011 8:22 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
it's about time...
SBN has few of the biggest MMA sites in the world, and it has these spectacular features (fan posts that can be fronted, auto-commenting, etc)… BE also has a community that doesn’t troll as much cause of the moderation.
All that, plus the fact that there aren’t any fighters regularly writing/commenting, should make it ripe for the taking…
Any fighter who does this, is bound to gain a more loyal fanbase from the huge, but tight knit community. Not only do you get to market yourself better on one of the biggest platforms available in the world, you also get to do it without much competition for attention, and you can get a whole community to be more interested in you and your fights. (the UG has tons of fighters so the community won’t get that attached to you, plus there are a ton of trolls as well, and a worse medium/format to get your word out, eg. forums)…
I think fighters who frequent the internet/twitter should be smart enough to recognize this and start taking advantage. Saunders was smart enough to be the first one to do it, and he deserves his props.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2011 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
and for those who don't believe me,
just look at the comments… Check out the reception he’s getting. Check out how much new fans just became more interested in him after reading this.
any fighter who regularly comments/posts here are bound to gain new fans, get more support, and get the community more ‘attached’ to them…
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2011 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
People don’t quite get it yet. I have managers tell me things like “Oh, he’s only doing interviews with big sites like MMA Weekly.” Well, we lapped MMA Weekly last year. It’s coming Anton – it’s coming.
by Jonathan Snowden on Apr 1, 2011 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
top 5 in the world.
what more do they want? …“top” sites like weekly are already on the rear view, and BE is still growing and developing on a crazy pace, ala Jon Jones.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 1, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I would rock a BE shirt.
Provided that the quality was up to Mr. Weoweoweo’s stanndards, of course
;)
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"I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler."
-Socrates
by ElliotMatheny on Apr 3, 2011 6:52 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We’ll just have to wait until Dana says “BE is in the mix”.
So let me get this straight: the WWE has gone from the powerful "Austin 3:16" to the dominant and iconic "Can you smell what the Rock is cooking?" all the way to... (cue baby voice) "You can't see me." Oh, believe me, we all can see you. A blind-folded, sleeping, stuck in the basement, Stevie Wonder can see your monkey ass. - The Rock
It’s absolutely true. Before Ben wrote this post, I was another mma fan without cable and Ben was just another ex UFC fighter who I vaguely remembered as that scrappy guy who fought fitch on short notice. Now that I have a story and philosophy to attach to the guy, I am actively. Seeking way to watch this fight. Thanks BE and thanks Ben Saunders!
Better him than McCorkle.
"If I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar." - Squidward Tentacles
This is awesome
Thanks for posting. Ben, here’s hoping your wrestling training has paid off and you’re able to implement the sprawl-and-brawl style but morphed into sprawl-and-murderize-with-muay-thai/JKD.
I consider myself a softcore fan.
Damn! Killa B was posting up in this bitch?! And I missed it?!
Are our bones not dust?
Is our Blood not Poison?
On my knees in the black light
Praying for Salvation, bitter Redemption
So throw your dice and cast your shadow
You may look away
But your children will not...
by ProfessorBLove on Apr 1, 2011 8:40 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Definitely DVRing the fights.
Will be the first time I watch an entire Bellator show. Good luck Ben.
Good luck!
I’ve been a big fan since TUF 6. You, Kolosci, and Arroyo were by far the least douchey guys that season.
Not that WM isn’t a classy guy, of course.
by PistonHyundai on Apr 1, 2011 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Same here
I didn’t like Kolosci at all though.
"I will do nothing lightly. When I walk, I will walk heavily. When I fight, I will fight with conviction. When I speak, I will speak strongly. When I love, I will love with everything"
Fuck yea
I would love to see more fighters follow Killa B’s lead on this, would be a really badass thing in my opinion. Whoop some ass tomorrow Killa B!!! O and thanks for the great post!
"Quhzks! That's what's the ducks says." - Toki
I wasn't a fan of Ben Saunders
until I read this post. Stay humble man, and good luck to you. You certainly have a lot of potential for success in MMA.
big fan Ben
awesome that you came on here and posted. i just went over and scheduled a reminder on the TV box for saturday!
just get an eye patch and ur good to go!
Consider me a fan
just for getting on here and interacting with us commonfolk. That’s awesome man. I’ll be rooting for you this saturday!
"What do you know about my vision? My vision will turn your world upside down, tear asunder your illusions and send the sanctuary of your own ignorance crashing down around you. Now ask yourself: Are you really ready to see that vision?"
-Huey Freeman
WAR KILLA B! Welcome to BE.
"If I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar." - Squidward Tentacles
Hey Congrats on YOUR BIG WIN BEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep kicking ass and taking names. THOSE WERE SOME BRUTAL KNEES MAN :)
Jules: Normally, both your asses would be dead as fucking fried chicken, but you happen to pull this shit while I'm in a transitional period so I don't wanna kill you, I wanna help you. But I can't give you this case, it don't belong to me. Besides, I've already been through too much shit this morning over this case to hand it over to your dumb ass.
Sucks about no elbows in the tournament
I’m sure Ben will adapt though. That was vicious.
by cokemachinebaby on Apr 2, 2011 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
DUH! WINNING!!!
Learn JiuJitsu, it's fun.
by RolloTomasi on Apr 4, 2011 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The most impressive part
was that Lee managed to go til the doc stopped it. Ben totally trashed that guy for the entire fight.
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