Brazilian heavyweight Thiago ‘Big Monster’ Santos (10-1) is looking to put his stamp on the mixed martial arts world by beating fellow Bellator Season Five Tournament finalist Eric Prindle in “the best heavyweight fight of the year.”
The six-foot-three, two-hundred-and-sixty-five pound Brazilian is set to main event tonight’s, Nov. 26, 2011 Bellator 59 event at Caesars Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Speaking to Sherdog.com, ‘Big Monster’ says he’ll be looking to finish Prindle with a memorable finish.
“I want this fight to be the best heavyweight fight of the year,” Santos said. “I fight for the fans, and I want them to remember this fight for many years to come…”
“Every time I step inside that cage my goal is to finish my fights as soon as possible,” he added. “The fans want to see a fight with action, and I fight for my fans.”
“Eric looks really strong, and he’s a very good boxer with a lot of punching power. There’s no doubt about it; he really is a very dangerous opponent for me,” Santos said. “I don’t think a lot of people gave Eric the credit he deserved going into this tournament. I don’t think many thought he was going to make it to the finals, but I always knew he was a dangerous fighter.
“I’m ready for anything in this fight,” he added. “If I finish Eric in the first minute of the first round, that’s great, but I’ve prepared myself for a three-round war.”