Saunders is stepping up to fight Jon Fitch and Ellenberger is getting bumped from the card. Ellenberger is a wrestler first, so the training is likely to have been good for Fitch.
In this fight the top game of Fitch is a major issue for Saunders, but at the same token the standup of Saunders imo is really superior to Fitch’s. The range of Saunders is going to be a problem if this was a 5 round fight. The pace of this fight is going to be important because if Fitch was somehow tired, Saunders would do the knee parade he has become famous for.
Moreover, if Fitch gets tired, Saunders will be able to tee off utilizing the reach. Depending on the odds, I would take a chance with Ben Saunders in this match.
Intertops has Saunders +275 and Fitch -400
Intertops has better odds if you want to bet Fitch.
Intertops has Saunders +275 and Fitch -400
Sportsbook has better odds though if you want to take Saunders.
Intertops has Saunders +325 and Fitch -525
At +325 I like Saunders.