Thiago Santos vs. Richard Hale

Main Event | Tournament Semi-Finals | 265 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Nov 2, 2012
W
Hale defeats Santos
L
KO/TKO, Punches 3:31 Round 1 of 3
"Rare Breed"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:31 R1
◀︎
▶︎
"Big Monster"

Fighter Comparison

20-4-1

Climbed to 21-4-1
Pro
Record
11-1-0

Fell to 11-2
+110
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-140
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Tempe
Arizona
Fights out of
Rio
Rio de Janeiro
27
+5 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 25
+11 mos, 1 week, 5 days
238.4 lbs
(108.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
265.0 lbs
(120.2 kgs)
6'4"
(194cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
81.0"
(206cm)
Reach
76.5"
(194cm)
Koncrete Gym Gym Team Nogueira

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 375

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Santos
43%
Hale
57%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 79

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 79
  • Date: Friday 11.02.2012 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: Casino Rama
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Rama, Ontario, Canada
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 7 of 9)
  • 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
  • Hale Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Bellator Season 7 Heavyweight
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
  • Event Links:

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