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Bellator boss confirms promotion to handle 'Cyborg' medical bills, will pay 'win' bonus, as well

Bellator President Scott Coker said Evangelista Santos can rest easier as he recovers from a devastating knockout blow at this weekend’s Bellator 158 event.

Not only did Coker confirm that the promotion will take care of any and all medical bills stemming from “Cyborg” Santos’ skull-crushing knockout loss to Michael Page, but the Bellator head said the organization will also pay the Brazilian slugger his “win” bonus, as well.

“I’ve been a huge fan of ‘Cyborg’ throughout the many years that he has fought for us,” Coker stated to MMAjunkie. “The guy brings it every single time out, and that’s all you can ask for from a fighter. That being said, you never want to see a fighter sustain an injury like that.

“Bellator representatives have been present with him at the hospital throughout this process, and we are taking care of any medical bills that he incurs. In addition, we are going to go ahead and pay ‘Cyborg’ his win bonus to help him find a little extra comfort throughout his recovery process, which we hope is a speedy one.”

Coker declined to confirm the amount of Santos’ “win” bonus, which is typically the same amount as a fighter’s guaranteed “show” money in MMA, giving athletes a chance to double their income with a victory.

Santos suffered a knockout loss via flying knee to “Venom” Page at Saturday’s Bellator 158 event at The O2 in London. The longtime veteran crashed to the floor after the highlight finish and was hospitalized shortly after.

His ex-wife, Cristiane Justino, today took to Instagram to post a horrific picture of the aftermath.

Earlier today, a GoFundMe account was set up to benefit Santos, with a $20,000 goal established to help benefit the 38-year-old Brazilian as he awaits a likely surgery, as well as permission to travel home.

HELP!

Long after the cheers of the crowd are gone, the fighter who entertained the fans is left alone, it is time to show Cyborg Santos the fans of MMA are still here!

A veteran of over 50 fights, Cyborg made his return to London England for Bellator MMA when he faced a young up and coming 10-0 talent from the UK.

Cyborg suffered a knee strike to the head which has caused a compound fracture to the front of his skull.

Currently Cyborg is still in the hospital in the UK, and has not undergone surgery. He is unable to fly, and it is not known when this status will change.

We are asking for support to help Cyborg Santos through this difficult time. The total medical costs associated with the injury are not yet known. Cyborg will be unable to work for sometime, and we are hoping to offer some assistance to him and his family during this difficult time.

Originally from Rondonopolis, Mato Grosso Brazil, Cyborg had his first professional fight in 1997 and is a veteran of elite fight promotions such as; Cage Rage, PRIDE FC, Sengoku, Strikeforce, and Bellator.

For his part, Page also took to social media to request support for his fallen opponent.


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Michael Venom Page

✔@Michaelpage247

I would like to express my best wishes to @CYBORG121 & his family, as he is currently being held in hospital for a fractured skull

8:45 PM - 17 Jul 2016





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Michael Venom Page

✔@Michaelpage247

.. And will be undergoing surgery please may I ask that you join me in donating towards his @gofundmepagehttps://www.gofundme.com/cyborgbellatormma …

8:47 PM - 17 Jul 2016

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HELP! Long after the cheers of the crowd are gone, the fighter who entertained the fans is left alone, it is time to show Cyborg Santos the fans of MMA are still here! A veteran of over 50 fights...

gofundme.com





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