Jorge Santiago released by UFC after back-to-back defeats
It looks like Jorge Santiago‘s second UFC run has come to an end after just two fights. Following a TKO loss to Brian Stann at UFC 130 and a unanimous decision loss to Demian Maia at the recent UFC 136 event, the Brazilian middleweight has been released by the company. The news was first reported by Tatame.com. “The Sandman’s” first UFC stint ended in 2006 when he went 1-2.... [Read More...]
Anthony Pettis vs. Jeremy Stephens part of UFC 136 prelims on Spike
The upcoming clash between scintillating strikers Anthony Pettis and Jeremy Stephens, viewed as one of the frontrunners for “Fight of the Night” at UFC 136, has been officially announced as part of the preliminary portion of the card scheduled to air on Spike TV on October 8 when the Octagon makes a stop in Houston for the event. Both lightweights have won four of their last five bouts and are... [Read More...]
Demian Maia vs. Jorge Santiago targeted for October 8 in Houston
Another pairing has been added to the UFC’s upcoming stop in the Lone Star State after world-class BJJer Demian Maia took to his Twitter account on Friday and announced he’d agreed to fight former SRC middleweight champ Jorge Santiago at the October 8 event with the UFC backing up his statements shortly thereafter through their website. Assuming the bout takes place as planned at UFC 136 it will... [Read More...]
Brian Stann sets sights on returning Jorge Santiago at UFC 130
It appears Brian Stann’s wish to face a successful Brazilian with championship credentials in his next fight has been granted…sort of. Fresh off an opening round TKO of Chris Leben at UFC 125, the Marine hero expressed his interest in testing his skills against Wanderlei Silva. However, with Silva still in the process of recovering from knee surgery the UFC has instead paired Stann with 23-8 Sengoku... [Read More...]
Jorge Santiago rumored for return to the UFC
One of the best middleweights in the world appears to be on his way back to the Octagon. Jorge Santiago is expected to sign with the UFC and return to action in May, likely at UFC 130. Santiago recently negotiated his release from Sengoku Raiden Championships, where he was the current middleweight champion, and became a free agent. He will now vacate the Sengoku Middleweight Title. Santiago’s... [Read More...]
PRIDE veterans fall at Sengoku Raiden Championships 14
American Top Team middleweight Jorge Santiago won for the second time in the fifth round against Kazuo Misaki at last night’s Sengoku Raiden Championships 14 event after weathering yet another early storm in the bout to ultimately emerge victorious. The bout saw both men on the verge of defeat throughout the first four frames and even involved Santiago willingly being penalized for rolling out of... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort vs. Jorge Santiago Signed for “Affliction: Trilogy”
Affliction has finalized its card for Affliction: Trilogy by officially announcing a middleweight bout between Vitor Belfort (18-8) and Jorge Santiago (21-7). Belfort is going for his third straight victory in Affliction. He has already disposed of Terry Martin and Matt Lindland thus far in impressive fashion. He enters “Affliction: Trilogy” with four consecutive wins and five victories... [Read More...]
UFC newcomer Dale Hartt ready to throw down
Dale Hartt didn’t find his athletic fit until he found fighting. It wasn’t for a lack of trying though. As a high school athlete he played football, hockey, and lacrosse in the spring, but always felt something was missing. “Every sport I played, other than mixed martial arts, all I really wanted to do was hit people,” Hartt said during a recent episode of the New England Fights! podcast.... [Read More...]
