Thiago Santos vs. Josh Burns

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Oct 8, 2011
W
Santos defeats Burns
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 2:23 Round 1 of 3
"Big Monster"
vs.
Submission 2:23 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"The Hammer"

Fighter Comparison

8-1-0

Climbed to 9-1
Pro
Record
6-4-0

Fell to 6-5

Brazil
Nation

United States
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
Fights out of
Detroit
Michigan
24
+10 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 33
+4 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
263.5 lbs
(119.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
262.5 lbs
(119.1 kgs)
6'3"
(191cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
76.5"
(194cm)
Reach
74.0"
(188cm)
Team Nogueira Gym N/A

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 163

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Burns
7%
Santos
93%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 53

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 53
  • Date: Saturday 10.08.2011 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: Buffalo Run Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Miami, Oklahoma, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Santos Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Burns Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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