In the past year, Thiago Santos hasn't registered a single win as a long, drawn-out feud with fellow heavyweight Eric Prindle has played out.
First their was the no-contest in their initial meeting and then a scrapped bout after Santos failed to make weight for the rematch following a motorcycle accident.
But Friday at Bellator 75 in the opening round of the Season 7 heavyweight tournament, he's hoping the third time is a charm.