Ben Saunders: podcast appearances and interviews

Ben Saunders is a professor of Comic Studies at the University of Oregon. He is also known for his career as a mixed martial artist. Saunders was born on April 13, 1983, and began competing professionally in 2004. He fought in the Welterweight division and participated in notable MMA organizations including the UFC and Bellator. His fighting career included appearances on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, where he was a featured fighter on Team Serra. After his MMA career, Saunders transitioned to academia, where he teaches and researches in the field of comic studies, contributing to scholarly discussions on the subject.