Ben Saunders vs. Luis Santos

Main Event | Tournament Semi-Finals | 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Oct 8, 2011
W
Saunders defeats Santos
L
Submission, Keylock 1:45 Round 3 of 3, 11:45 Total
vs.
Submission 1:45 R3
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Fighter Comparison

11-3-2

Climbed to 12-3-2
Pro
Record
54-7-1

Fell to 54-8-1
-140
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+120
(Near Even)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Orlando
Florida
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
28
+5 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
Age at Fight 31
+9 mos, 6 days
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
6'3"
(190cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
77.5"
(197cm)
Reach
72.5"
(184cm)
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Gym American Top Team

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Saunders
70%
Santos
30%

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 Event (fight 10 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Saunders Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Santos Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Bellator Season 5 Welterweight
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
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