Some MMA observers think strength and athleticism are changing the grappling part of MMA.
Bellator welterweight Ben Saunders isn’t about that. His philosophy is Gracie jiu-jitsu through and through: technique and leverage over brawn.
Saunders showed that in his most recent appearance, a third-round submission victory over Luis Santos in the semifinals of the promotion’s season-five welterweight tournament, and he plans to take whatever is given to him to finish fellow finalist Douglas Lima in the welterweight finals.