Filed under: News , UFC , Videos STOCKHOLM – ‘Killa B’ Ben Saunders has been around the block a few times in his MMA career, but this week he’s seemed relaxed, happy and excited. His fight, against fellow veteran Peter Sobotta, will see two jiu-jitsu black belts go toe to toe in a battle in which both men are equally happy standing and trading on the feet or putting their grappling skills to the test on the mat. The bout between Saunders (21-7-2 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and Sobotta (16-5-1 MMA, 3-4 UFC) is one of those under-the-radar contests that might just end up contending for “Fight of the Night,” with both men in form and looking to make a dent in the UFC’s welterweight division. Related 10 reasons to watch UFC Fight Night 109, including big fights at 205, sleepers ready to splash Saunders has applied his trade almost exclusively in the U.S. during his 30-fight MMA career, with just one foray outside North America, in Cologne, Germany, eight years ago. Despite the change to his usual pre-fight routine, Saunders is relishing the new experience of fighting overseas
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Happy traveler Ben Saunders looks to showcase martial artistry at UFC Fight Night 109 – MMA Junkie