UFC Utica Results: Ben Saunders stops Jake Ellenberger in Round 1 (VIDEO)

By Chris Taylor - June 1, 2018

A welterweight fight between veterans Jake Ellenberger and Ben Saunders took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 131 main card from Utica, New York.

Ben Saunders

Round one begins and Saunders lands a kick to the body to start things off. He throws a head kick but it is blocked by Jake. Ellenberger presses forward but eats a kick to the body for his troubles. Saunders is utilizing a lot of movement early on. Jake leaps in with a right hand and then forces Ben against the cage. The fighters trade knees and battle in the clinch. Saunders lands a big knee to the body that drops Ellenberger. Ben immediately jumps on Jake with some ground and pound and this one is all over folks. Impressive first-round victory for Ben Saunders.

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Ben Saunders def. Jake Ellenberger via TKO in Round 1

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