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Mike Santiago (fighter)

Mike Santiago (fighter)

American mixed martial arts fighter


Michael Santiago (born July 28, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2010, Mark compiled a 20–10 record fighting for a variety of American regional promotions, most notably winning the Ring of Combat Featherweight championship, which he defended twice, and both the Lightweight and Featherweight championships at Hoosier FC, before he was given a chance to earn a UFC contract at Dana White's Contender Series.

Mike fought Mark Cherico on August 22, 2017 at Dana White's Contender Series 7 . He won the fight via TKO in the first round but did not earn a UFC contract. However a week later, he got a chance as an injury replacement.[1]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Santiago made his UFC debut as an injury replacement for Nick Hein againstZabit Magomedsharipov on September 2, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Struve vs. Volkov.[2] Santiago lost the fight via submission rear-naked choke in the second round.[3]

His second fight came on January 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi against Mads Burnell.[4] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[5]

Mike faced Dan Ige on June 9, 2018 at UFC 225.[6] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[7]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Ring of Combat
    • ROC Featherweight Championship
      • Two successful defences
  • Hoosier FC
    • Hoosier FC Featherweight Championship
    • Hoosier FC Lightweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
37 matches 22 wins 15 losses
By knockout 7 4
By submission 11 7
By decision 4 4
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See also


References

  1. "Mike Santiago replaces Nick Hein, faces Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 115".
  2. John Morgan (2017-09-02). "UFC-Rotterdam results: Zabit Magomedsharipov scintillating in UFC debut". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  3. Staff (2018-03-23). "Illinois native Mike Santiago takes on Dan Ige at UFC 225 in Chicago". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
  4. "Mike Santiago MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  5. "Mike Santiago - Official UFC Profile". Uk.ufc.com. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  6. "Mike Santiago Website=Tapology.com". Retrieved 1 September 2017.

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