Ben Saunders vs Mike Swick

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Key Stats

Ben SaundersvsMike Swick
19
Fights
15
9
Wins
10
10
Losses
5
6
Finishes
7
15:58
Control Time
27:37

Striking Stats

Ben SaundersvsMike Swick
486
Sig. Strikes Landed
287
50.2%
Sig. Strike Acc.
35.8%
25.6
Sig. Str / Fight
19.1
3
Knockdowns
4
247
Head Strikes
144
188
Body Strikes
67
51
Leg Strikes
76

Grappling Stats

Ben SaundersvsMike Swick
2
Takedowns Landed
8
40.0%
Takedown Acc.
47.1%
0.1
TD / Fight
0.5
13
Sub. Attempts
5
0
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

SaundersvsSwick
43 yrs
Age
47 yrs
6' 2"
Height
6' 1"
170 lbs.
Weight
170 lbs.
77"
Reach
77"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
800
ELO Rating
1,014
1,081
Peak ELO
1,217
47.4%
Win Rate
66.7%
66.7%
Finish Rate
70.0%
171
Days / Fight
268

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

SaundersvsSwick
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
5
WLLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWLL

Win Methods

SaundersvsSwick
3 (33.3%)
KO/TKO
5 (50.0%)
3 (33.3%)
Submission
2 (20.0%)
3 (33.3%)
Decision
3 (30.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Ben Saunders0
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Mike Swick1

Common Opponents (3)

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Who Wins?

Ben Saunders vs Mike Swick: Matchup Breakdown

Ben Saunders is 9-10 in the Welterweight division with a 47.4% win rate. Mike Swick is 10-5 at Welterweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Mike Swick leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 99: The Comeback on Jun 13, 2009, won by Mike Swick by KO/TKO in round 2.

Mike Swick holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,014 to 800. Career peaks are 1,081 for Ben Saunders and 1,217 for Mike Swick. Ben Saunders has 3 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 9 victories, a 66.7% finish rate. Mike Swick has 5 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 70.0% of the time.

Ben Saunders stands 6' 2" with a reach of 77" and fights orthodox. Mike Swick is 6' 1" with a reach of 77", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Ben Saunders is 43, Mike Swick is 47.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Ben Saunders has landed 486 significant strikes at 50.2% accuracy with 2 takedowns and 15:58 of control time. Mike Swick has landed 287 at 35.8% with 8 takedowns and 27:37 of control.

They share 3 common opponents: Matt Brown, Joe Riggs, Marcus Davis.

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Have Ben Saunders and Mike Swick fought before?

Yes. Ben Saunders and Mike Swick have fought once in the UFC. Mike Swick won by KO/TKO at UFC 99: The Comeback on June 13, 2009.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Ben Saunders or Mike Swick?

Mike Swick has more UFC wins: 10 to 9. Ben Saunders's UFC record is 9-10; Mike Swick's is 10-5.

KO/TKO wins: Ben Saunders 3, Mike Swick 5. Submission wins: Ben Saunders 3, Mike Swick 2.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Ben Saunders or Mike Swick?

Ben Saunders is taller at 6'2", to Mike Swick's 6'1" (1 inch). Both have a 77-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.