News: Justin Edwards Injured, Gunnar Nelson Now Meets Returning Jorge Santiago at UFC on Fuel TV 7
Jorge Santiago is once again back in the UFC. An training injury forced TUF veteran Justin Edwards out of his scheduled fight and opened up a spot for the returning welterweight to meet Icelandic rising star Gunnar Nelson. The UFC announced the replacement earlier today on UFC.com.
Santiago returned for a second stint in the UFC back at UFC 130 when he was knocked out by Brian...
Jorge Santiago Enters Third Stint with UFC, Fights Gunnar Nelson in England
An undisclosed injury has forced Justin Edwards out of his “UFC on FUEL TV 7” fight against Gunnar Nelson. Enter “The Sandman.”
Former middleweight turned welterweight Jorge Santiago (Pictured) has agreed to serve as a last-minute substitute on February 16th.
This marks Santiago’s third stint with the UFC. Despite being one of the most accomplished 185-pounders in the...
Jorge Santiago Stays Ready in Case Injury Bug Opens Door for UFC Return
The injury bug has done a number on several UFC cards over the past month. With Octagon fighters dropping like flies, veterans like Jorge Santiago (Pictured) continue to produce in other promotions hoping for another shot at the big leagues.
“For sure. I see guys getting hurt, they need to make the fight and they look for somebody else,” Santiago told 5thRound.com of his willing...
UFC Vet Santiago Meets Countryman Pecanha in Titan FC 21 Headliner
Jorge Santiago will return to the cage for the first time since exiting the UFC when the Brazilian locks horns with countryman Leonardo Pecanha in the headlining attraction of Titan Fighting Championship 21.
Jorge Santiago vs. Leonardo Pecanha Headlines ‘Titan Fighting 21′
Middleweight Jorge Santiago (Pictured) has found himself a new home. The former UFC star will headline “Titan Fighting 21″ on March 2nd against fellow Brazilian Leonardo Pecanha.
“I can’t wait to fight for Titan on March 2nd and to show everybody that ‘The Sandman’ is back and more dangerous than ever before,” said Santiago. “I train with the best coaches and some...
Jorges Santiago to headline Titan Fighting Championships 21
Deerfield Beach, FL – Authentic Sports Management today announced that its own former UFC middleweight and Sengoku Champion “The Sandman” Jorge Santiago will take on former Bellator competitor and fellow Brazilian Leonardo Pecanha as the main event of Titan Fighting Championship’s March 2 card in Kansas City, Kansas. “Titan Fighting 21” will take place inside Memorial...
Gone Again: Jorge Santiago Released From UFC
by Alex Mattis And this time he didn’t even say goodbye! Following his decision loss to Demian Maia at UFC 136, Jorge Santiago has yet again been split from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Honestly, this wasn’t much of a surprise but still a tough break for the former Sengoku champion. The Sandman’s initial run in [...]
Jorge Santiago cut from the UFC
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Jorge Santiago Cut By UFC After Consecutive Losses
Jorge Santiago Cut By UFC After Consecutive Losses
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October 17, 2011
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UFC 136 – Jorge Santiago feels he’s better prepared to make a good impression second time around
UFC middleweight prospect, Jorge Santiago has been speaking about why he’s so confident he can make a good impression second time around ahead of this weekends UFC 136 clash with Demian Maia in Houston, Texas, explaining he has the right kind of support from everyone around him and he feels he’s ready to prove a [...]
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