Ben Saunders came in at (15-5-2) while Raul Amaya was (11-1-0). In their first fight Saunders defeated Amaya by unanimous decision (March 30, 2012), this second match is the semifinal of the Bellator welterweight tournament. The bout took place on 2/21/2013 in the Maverik Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

