Marcus Davis vs Ben Saunders set for UFC 106 on Nov. 21
by MMAmania.com on Sep 8, 2009 9:58 PM EDT
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Two well-known and popular welterweights will look to get back on the winning track at UFC 106 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 21.
MMAmania.com has learned that Marcus Davis will finally fight stateside for the first time in more than two years when he takes on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 6 alum, Ben Saunders, in what promises to be a hard-hitting 170-pound showdown.
"The Irish Hand Grenade" has been on the international circuit since a first round knockout win over Jason Tan at UFC 72: "Victory" in Belfast, Northern Ireland, back in June 2007. Since then he traveled to Birmingham, London (twice) and Newcastle, England; Dublin, Ireland; and Cologne, Germany, amassing a sold record (5-2) against stiff competition.
However, it was his most recent split decision loss to Dan Hardy that perhaps stings the most. He and "The Outlaw" went at it for three full rounds, with Hardy landing the more powerful strikes and Davis seemingly controlling most of the action. It could have gone either way, but in the end the judges gave the nod to the Brit.
He'll likely be motivated more than ever to score a decisive win when he locks horns with "Killa B."
Saunders was on a nice three-fight tear before Mike Swick gave him a reality check at UFC 99: "The Comeback" back in June. "Quick" lived up to his nickname when he unleashed a barrage of fight-ending strikes that put an end to Saunders' hot streak in a second round flash.
He appeared outclassed or out of sorts -- far from the beast who viciously beat down Brandon Wolff at UFC Fight Night 16: "Fight for the Troops" and submitted Ryan Thomas with a slick armbar at UFC 87: "Seek and Destroy."
Davis is certainly another tough test to determine if Saunders is able to compete with the top dogs in a very crowded welterweight division.
UFC 106 will feature a main event heavyweight title bout between two absolute monsters as champion Brock Lesnar will look to defend his gold for the second time against his newest challenger, Shane Carwin. "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Tito Ortiz is also set to make his return to the Octagon against UFC Hall of Famer, Mark Coleman, after spending nearly a year and a half on the sidelines.
For more on the developing UFC fight card and rumors click here.
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This is a good overall card. Marcus should roll over Saunders in this one.
by ducknow on Sep 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
Davis should win, he’s got saunders everywhere. Man was i wrong about Ben. I thought he was ready to make the jump to the next level.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 8, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
NNR; I respectfully disagree. I think he will be much more prepared for the big fight this time out then he was against swick. Lets face it, Ben didnt even show up to fight that night. Regardless of if he would have beaten swick or not, I am positive he has a lot more in him then what he displayed in that fight.
I think Marcus is over rated! If Ben comes to fight, this is a very winnable fight for him! Davis has never dealt with thiis type of reach before!
Happy that the UFC put a can on the whole uK gimick!
by john G on Sep 8, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh don’t mistake my pick as a thumbs up for Marcus. I also think he’s vastly overrated and also hate his involvement in the lytle standgate. But what made me think was the Brandon Wolff fight. Brandon wolff is a really terrible fighter. That’s why Saunders seemed to look so great. Howerver Marcus is a serviceable Chris Lytle II- to clear up question marks around the division.
On a technical level, Marcus still has better hands at this point and yes while reach is a factor, his gangly and horrible footwork should be easy pickens for a former pro boxer. Also we can’t question Marcus’ power. Can’t say much about the ground seeing how we haven’t seen anything impressive from him. Marcus’ subs are more indicative of his opposition than his skills.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 9, 2009 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
diego signed an 8 fight dea with the UFC
Dream 11:
Daisuke Nakamura vs JZ
by john G on Sep 9, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Anderson is not hurt, and isnt having surgerym amd would be available to fight in November. He would love to fight Randy!
Jean Claud Van Damn is fighting a pro muy tai fight in March!
by john G on Sep 9, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Jean is gonna get killed. He’s fighting a former pro boxer in a no elbows bout. I think they’re holding andy in reserve to counter elite/fedor. You’ve all heard about the unannounced secret card that Meltzer is reporting!
by NameNotRequired on Sep 9, 2009 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
JCVD’s in his 50’s isn’t he, it’s not a real fight is it???
by attakdog on Sep 9, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah its a real fight.
I heard about the secret card but the only fight I know about is Fedor/Grim. Have any other fights been rumored for that card?
by john G on Sep 9, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Well Strikeforce is keepin their card under wraps maybe Oct 10 they’re saying but Joe Silva has his own card under wraps-supposedly almost complete 10 bouts but missing a main event. I am thinkin they’re faking the whole A Silva injury thing so that once the date for strikeforce is announced they’ll spring him on it. Strikeforce should go head to head with WEC to avoid this mess I say coz i don’t think UFC wants to cannibalize one of their own product.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 9, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I am actually quite interested to see what the odds to this fight will open at. I would think that Saunders will be a small dog after his very lackluster performance against Swick. Davis fought Swick with a bum shoulder and Swick was not able to finish him. Saunders in the +140 neighborhood would be fantastic.
by ViolentMike on Sep 9, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
As for Strikeforce on Oct. 10th – I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed because the rumored venue is Newark, NJ which means that I WILL get to see Fedor fight live and in person!!!!!!!!!!!
John, would you make the trip up from Philly? This could be your 1 and only chance to see The Last Emperor fight live. I will be buying my tickets the moment the event is announced and go on sale. BUT, it may be better to wait and see if they end up dropping the prices because as the event draws nearer. But, then again, I want the closest seats possible, so that way after Fedor wins, I can hug his nuts from my seat!!!!!!!!
by ViolentMike on Sep 9, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
thats what im looking forward to as well mike!~
saunders would be a great hot-dog pick against davis..
internet lines are always whack, so i could see the line being +120 or +140 for benny!
im probably going to get this fight around even money[just a guess].
by stinky~fingers on Sep 9, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
haha~ lol, vm!
i heard it’s in nj as well.. im almost 100% sure it will be there..
by stinky~fingers on Sep 9, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
VM; I just sold my house and came into a nice amount of dough….I am going to watch Fedor/Grim wherever it takes place, especialy driving distance from my house.
I wish these fockers will make it official so I can get my tickets!
by john G on Sep 9, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I would be set if the St. Paul rumors here in minnesota are true.
by NameNotRequired on Sep 9, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow seriously? Davis looked ok beating up cans but a step up in competition, even Hardy, gives him a loss. Killa B is no can, and he will put Davis away.
God even looking at that pic of his smug face makes me hate Davis more, you can just see how stupid and lost in his own little world he is, but I digress…
by theCloser on Sep 9, 2009 2:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Come on man. If you are going to be a troll, do so under your own name. Grow the Fock up!
by john G on Sep 9, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I will take this as a compliment.
It means that I clearly won a debate and this troll is crying her eyes out.
This is the only satisfaction she can get…
by OJR on Sep 10, 2009 8:32 AM EDT up reply actions
just to throw this in there i hope dan hardy chokes on fish and chips
by tz swanger on Sep 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Davis will send Saunders packing – but it won’t be a beatdown. I expect FOTN UD win for Davis.
by jayshogun on Sep 8, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
what is Davis doing fighting guys like Saunders .. don’t get me wrong its not that i don’t like Saunders but Davis is going backwards fighting less experienced guys .. I guess he shouldn’t complain by being called the gate keeper.
by Commoner on Sep 9, 2009 3:13 AM EDT reply actions
WHAT IS DAVIS DOING FIGHTING OUTSIDE THE UK?? Did we do something to offend you? Come back Marcus you’re our favourite fake Oirishman in the world, 105 wont be the same without you!
by attakdog on Sep 9, 2009 5:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha, people may say what they like about Hardy, but beating Davis and therefore forcing the UFC to stop their incessant pushing of Davis onto UK cards, means that Hardy will always be alright in my eyes!
Now, if only we can find away of breaking the Kelly, Siver, Bisping and Taylor stranglehold….!!!
by chris on Sep 9, 2009 5:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldnt have mined seeing Semtex whoop Davis’s ass in the UK at UFC 105….but Kampman will do!
by john G on Sep 9, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Finally a UK card without the plastic paddy, what next a US card with Etim, Kelly and Siver? It’s about time one of these European regulars was sent to a US card, now we don’t have to hear any more Oirish patriotism from the American Davis or see him beat British cans/lose to good opponents. The sooner these guys are cut or put on US cards the better for the quality of British shows.
Good fight for Killer B, in hindsight Swick was too big a step up in competition but the guy has talent and is a huge WW so it’s nice to see him fighting a decent yet beatable opponent in Davis rather than giving him an easy fight in a prelim. Lets see what Saunders can do, I’m not ready to dismiss his chances of success just yet as he got outclassed by one of the worlds top WWs, fair enough if he gets smashed by Marcus then he doesn’t have what it takes to be a top WW but lets give the guy a chance.
by David W-S (not the David starting on OJR) on Sep 9, 2009 7:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Interesting new’s for UK fans, in addition to Channel 5 announcing they were going to show highlights of UFC events, it’s also been confirmed today that they will be showing the next series of TUF.
It is to be shown at 11pm on a Sat night, commencing on sept 19th, on their “5 USA” channel.
Here is a link for more info!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/boxingandmma/6156850/UFC-signs-ground-breaking-deal-with-Channel-Five-and-Five-USA-to-show-TUF-series.html
by nick on Sep 9, 2009 4:59 AM EDT reply actions
Marcus Davis’ future:
1. Saunders hands him his second straight loss via TKO (sick elbows)
2. Davis is handed to Hughes for his third straight (boring wrestling decision)
3. Davis exits UFC for Strikeforce
:)
by DownUnder on Sep 9, 2009 5:00 AM EDT reply actions
Bad match up for David.
I like David, hope he does well.
by sean on Sep 9, 2009 8:01 AM EDT reply actions
David? Didn’t know I was fighting Killer B’s an awful match up for me glad to see I’ve got a fan though ;)
by David W-S on Sep 9, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions
davis fighting outside the u.k and ireland :O:O WHAT?!?!?!
by irishlilpete on Sep 9, 2009 8:41 AM EDT reply actions
Oh gosh… Davis not on the next uk card….??? I think I need to sit down…
by Jack Scratch on Sep 9, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions
I used to like Davis & Hardy. Then their pre fight antics began & I briefly took Davis’ side because I felt Hardy was being an ass.
Then I woke up & realized that everything he was saying was true.
Not only that, but it also worked wonders on davis as he was madder then shamrock @ tito lol. Which made me laugh lots.
Now I’m much bigger fan of Hardy, and less of Davis. Still hope he wins this. But his “I take everything too seriously, look how tough I am in my photo” attitude is getting lame.
by Daniel worby on Sep 9, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
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