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FFC 37 video highlights: Big-show vets Mike Santiago, Anderson Goncalves deliver in debuts

BAD MMA News — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 20:57:13 +0000

Final Fight Championship 37 took place this past Thursday at the Fight Dome at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas, and a couple of big-show veterans picked up stoppage wins in their promotional debuts. In the FFC 37 headliner, three-time UFC veteran Mike Santiago (22-12) picked up a second-round TKO victory in his first post-octagon appearance, outstriking 16-year pro Alonzo Martinez (47-23-1) in a 160-pound catchweight contest.

FFC 37 video highlights: Big-show vets Mike Santiago, Anderson Goncalves deliver in debuts – MMA Junkie

Dan Ige lobbies to keep morning weigh-ins after cutting scant amount for dominant UFC 225 win

BAD MMA News — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 16:09:53 +0000

CHICAGO – After a loss in his UFC debut, Dan Ige knew he needed to do something impressive in his second outing. But when he came out in the first fight of the night and hurt Mike Santiago right away at UFC 225, he also knew he needed to stay calm and finish the job. “I knew I hurt him, but I didn’t want to get too antsy,” Ige said backstage. “I had to stick to the game plan and take the fight to the ground, where I know I’m going to excel and finish the fight on the ground

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UFC 225 results: Dan Ige finishes Mike Santiago in just 50 seconds

BAD MMA News — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 22:58:12 +0000

Gallery Dan Ige def. Mike Santiago at UFC 225: Best photos view 8 images CHICAGO – Following a disappointing UFC debut, Dan Ige (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) looked impressive in a lightning-quick finish of Mike Santiago (21-12 MMA, 0-3 UFC). The featherweight bout opened the preliminary card of today’s UFC 225 event at United Center in Chicago. It streamed on UFC Fight Pass ahead of additional prelims on FS1 and a main card on pay-per-view. Related UFC 225 discussion thread UFC 225 play-by-play and live results After an incredibly brief feeling out process, Ige faked a shot inside and instead delivered an uppercut that visibly stunned his foe. Ige saw his opening, pressed forward with a flurry of punches and then took the fight to the floor

UFC 225 results: Dan Ige finishes Mike Santiago in just 50 seconds – MMA Junkie

Illinois native Mike Santiago takes on Dan Ige at UFC 225 in Chicago

BAD MMA News — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 22:02:43 +0000

Mike Santiago will have a chance to turn things around in front of a home crowd. Santiago, who was born and raised in Illinois, has been booked to face Dan Ige at UFC 225 in Chicago.

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UFC Fight Night 124 results: Mads Burnell grinds his way past Mike Santiago

BAD MMA News — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:34:49 +0000

Jan 14, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; UFC octagon girl Vanessa Hanson carries a round number card during UFC Fight Night at Scotttrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports Jan 14, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; Mike Santiago (blue gloves) fights Mads Burnell (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Scotttrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports Jan 14, 2018; St

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UFC-Rotterdam results: Zabit Magomedsharipov scintillating in UFC debut

BAD MMA News — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 17:06:49 +0000

Dagestan’s Zabit Magomedsharipov proved a name to watch moving forward, earning an impressive and entertaining stoppage of Dana White’s Contender Series alum Mike Santiago . The featherweight matchup took place on the preliminary card of Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 115 event, which streamed live on UFC Fight Pass from Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Magomedsharipov was the aggressor early, throwing wild, powerful kicks to start. Still, Santiago stood comfortable in the pocket and pushed forward to close the distance and wrap the body.

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DWCS 7 winner Mike Santiago meets Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC-Rotterdam

BAD MMA News — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:25:45 +0000

Dana White’s Contender Series continues to prove its value as a pipeline for UFC talent, with a winner from this past week’s episode now competing in a UFC event this week. MMAjunkie today confirmed with UFC officials that Mike Santiago (19-9 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is filling in for an injured Nick Hein and will face featherweight Zabit Magomedsharipov at this week’s UFC Fight Night 115 event, which streams live this Saturday on UFC Fight Pass from Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

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RFA 39 video highlights: Did Raoni Barcelos just stamp his ticket to the UFC?

BAD MMA News — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 13:24:34 +0000

Filed under: AXS TV Fights , Featured Videos , News , Videos Raoni Barcelos defended his RFA featherweight title and strengthened his case for a call-up to the UFC in Friday’s RFA 39 headliner. Barcelos (11-1) faced some adversity but finished strong and ultimately held off challenger Bobby Moffett (8-3) to earn a unanimous-decision victory. With the performance, he could be the next RFA titleholder to earn a UFC contract. RFA 39 took place at Hammond Civic Center in Hammond, Ind., and the main card aired o AXS TV. In other action, lightweight Mike Santiago (18-9) pushed his winning streak to eight with a third-round TKO win over Luis Saldana (10-5), and undefeated light heavyweight Jordan Johnson (5-0) kept his undefeated record intact with a third-round submission win over Shaun Asher (11-3-1). Check out the highlights above.

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