Mike Santiago (fighter)

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Mike Santiago
BornMike Santiago
(1989-06-28) June 28, 1989 (age 34)
Wood Dale, Illinois, United States
Other namesLittle Bully
ResidenceWood Dale, Illinois, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofWood Dale, Illinois, United States
TeamTeam Top Notch
Years active2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins22
By knockout7
By submission11
By decision4
Losses14
By knockout3
By submission9
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Mixed martial arts[edit]

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

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
37 matches 22 wins 15 losses
By knockout 7 4
By submission 11 7
By decision 4 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 22–15 Bruno Machado Technical Submission (anaconda choke) UAE Warriors 12 July 31, 2020 2 2:11 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates For UAEW Lightweight Championship.
Loss 22–14 Timur Nagibin TKO (corner stoppage) Russian Cagefighting Championship: RCC Intro 6 November 16, 2019 2 5:00 Ekaterinburg, Russia
Win 22–13 Alonzo Martinez Submission (guillotine choke) Final Fight Championship 37 May 30, 2019 2 3:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss 21–13 Dan Ige TKO (punches) UFC 225 June 9, 2018 1 0:50 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 21–12 Mads Burnell Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi January 14, 2018 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Loss 21–11 Zabit Magomedsharipov Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve September 2, 2017 2 4:22 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win 21–10 Mark Cherico KO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 7 August 22, 2017 1 1:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–10 Nick Wayne TKO (punches) Hoosier Fight Club 33 April 15, 2017 1 2:07 Hammond, Indiana, United States Won Hoosier FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 19–10 Bill Kamery Submission (armbar) Hoosier Fight Club 31 November 5, 2016 1 2:34 Hammond, Indiana, United States Won Hoosier FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 18–10 Luis Saldaña TKO (punches) RFA 39 June 17, 2016 3 2:27 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 17–10 Lester Caslow Submission (guillotine choke) Ring of Combat 54 March 4, 2016 1 0:39 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended ROC Featherweight Championship.
Win 16-10 Jose Pacheco Submission (arm-triangle choke) XFO 56: Outdoor War 11 August 15, 2015 3 4:10 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 15–10 Mervin Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 51 June 5, 2015 1 4:27 Bangor, Maine, United States Defended ROC Featherweight Championship.
Win 14–10 Shelby Graham Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fighting Organization 55 April 25, 2015 1 2:38 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 13–10 Kenny Foster KO (punches and elbows) Ring of Combat 50 January 23, 2015 1 1:55 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For Vacant ROC Featherweight Championship. Return to Featherweight.
Win 12–10 Eric Calderon Decision (unanimous) American Predator Fighting Championships 17 October 11, 2014 1 1:55 Illinois, United States
Win 11–10 Gustavo Rodriguez TKO (punches) XFO 52: Outdoor War 10 August 9, 2014 2 2:51 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Loss 10–10 Frankie Perez Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 45 January 24, 2014 21 1:56 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Loss 10–9 Mike Medrano Submission (guillotine choke) CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. Martinez August 17, 2013 1 0:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 10–8 Phillipe Nover Decision (Unanimous) Ring of Combat 45 June 14, 2013 3 5:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States For Vacant ROC Lightweight Championship. Lightweight debut.
Win 10–7 Terry House Jr. Decision (unanimous) Hoosier Fight Club 15 April 6, 2013 2 2:54 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win 9–7 Dustin Phillips Submission (rear-naked choke) MMA Xtreme Showdown December 1, 2012 3 5:00 Illinois, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Loss 8–7 Deividas Taurosevicius Submission (guillotine choke) Ring of Combat 42 September 14, 2012 2 1:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For ROC Featherweight Championship.
Win 8–6 Omar Vega TKO (punches) Maxx FC: Raise of Legends 2 June 2, 2012 1 2:51 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Loss 7–6 Taurean Bogguess Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Fighting Organization 43 April 13, 2012 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 7–5 Patrick Murphy TKO (Punches) Xtreme Gladiator Challenge: St. Patty's Day Beatdown Mar 17, 2012 1 2:14 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Win 6–5 Andrew Osborne TKO (Punches) Pure MMA: The Beginning January 22, 2012 1 3:38 Plains, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 5–5 Josh Shockley Submission (rear-naked choke) Chicago Cagefighting Championship 4 October 15, 2011 1 1:28 Villa Park, Illinois, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss 5–4 Brendan Weafer TKO (punches) Cage Wars 8: House of Pain July 29, 2011 1 1:16 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 5–3 Zach Underwood Decision (unanimous) NAFC: Mayhem May 5, 2011 3 5:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 4–3 Eric Kriegermeier Submission (rear-naked choke) Chicago Cagefighting Championship March 4, 2011 2 3: Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Win 4–2 Jeff Green Submission (rear-naked xhoke) Hoosier FC 6: New Years Nemesis January 14, 2011 1 2:37 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win 3–2 Ramon Barber TKO (punches) Ruckus Entertainment 4 November 24, 2010 1 4:01 Addison, Illinois, United States
Loss 2–1 Donavon Winters TKO (punches) XFO 36 August 14, 2010 2 2:12 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win 2–0 Jake Murphy Decision (split) Xtreme Fighting Organization 35 June 5, 2010 3 5:00 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win 1–0 Brian van Hoven Decision (unanimous) Jake the Snake Promotions: Cage Time 1 April 30, 2010 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Featherweight debut.

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mike Santiago replaces Nick Hein, faces Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 115".
  2. ^ "Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Mike Santiago added to UFC: Rotterdam". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
  3. ^ John Morgan (2017-09-02). "UFC-Rotterdam results: Zabit Magomedsharipov scintillating in UFC debut". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  4. ^ DNA, MMA. "Mike Santiago treft Mads Burnell tijdens UFC Fight Night 124 in St.Louis MMA DNA". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  5. ^ "UFC Fight Night 124 results: Mads Burnell grinds his way past Mike Santiago". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  6. ^ Staff (2018-03-23). "Illinois native Mike Santiago takes on Dan Ige at UFC 225 in Chicago". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
  7. ^ "UFC 225 results: Dan Ige finishes Mike Santiago in just 50 seconds". MMAjunkie. 2018-06-09. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
  8. ^ "Mike Santiago MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  9. ^ "Mike Santiago - Official UFC Profile". Uk.ufc.com. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  10. ^ "Mike Santiago Website=Tapology.com". Retrieved 1 September 2017.

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