Jorge Santiago Fight News

WSOF 3 results recap: Josh Burkman vs Jon Fitch fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jun 15, 2013 8:30 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's World Series of Fighting 3 main event between Josh Burkman and Jon Fitch. What helped Burkman pull off the upset? Find out inside.

Melvin Manhoef faces Mamed Khalidov at KSW 23

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2013 11:04 AM EDT

Two of the sport's top finishers will throw down in Poland on June 8. Also, the return of strongman Mariusz Pudzianowski.

UFC 159 fight card: Alan Belcher vs Michael Bisping preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 co-main event between middleweights Alan Belcher and Michael Bisping. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

The 'Blackzilians’ bolster training staff, hire wrestling and boxing Olympic gold medalists as coaches

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 5, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

After a string of high-profile losses, the "Blackzilians" mixed martial arts (MMA) camp has bolstered its coaching staff, hiring boxing coach Pedro Diaz and Olympic gold medal winners Kenny Monday and Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Pic: Gesias 'JZ' Cavalcante's nasty fight-ending cut suffered at WSOF 2

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 25, 2013 8:45 PM EDT

Ouch! Check out this picture of Gesias Cavalcante's nasty cut suffered at World Series of Fighting (WSOF) 2, courtesy of Justin Gaethje, which was bad enough to warrant a first round stoppage from the ringside physician. Warning: It's a bit gruesome.

Morning Report: Nick Diaz vs. Georges St-Pierre, or, the 45-minute conference call that sold UFC 158

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 8, 2013 8:00 AM EST

When the sun rose on Thursday morning, few believed Nick Diaz deserved his title shot against Georges St-Pierre. By the end of the night, that almost felt like an afterthought.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FUEL TV 8

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Mar 3, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Wanderlei Silva and Mark Hunt scored knockout wins in their returns to Japan, the country where both became mainstream sports stars a dozen years ago.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Wanderlei Silva vs Brian Stann preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Mar 1, 2013 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main event in the light heavyweight division between legendary brawler Wanderlei Silva and American hero Brian Stann. How can each man win? Find out inside.

UFC on FUEL TV 8 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 1, 2013 1:00 PM EST

Wanderlei Silva will meet Brian Stann in the main event of the promotion's return to Japan this weekend on cable television. Can the "All American" dull the blade of "The Axe Murderer?" Find out the answer to that (and a whole lot more) inside.

UFC 160: Mike Pyle vs. Gunnar Nelson on tap for May 25 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 1, 2013 12:56 PM EST

Who is the contender and who is the pretender? We may find out at the UFC 160 pay-per-view event over the Memorial Day Weekend when Mike Pyle faces Gunnar Nelson in welterweight action.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Diego Sanchez vs Takanori Gomi preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 28, 2013 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card bout between scrappy lightweights Diego Sanchez and Takanori Gomi. What's the key to victory for both veterans? Find out inside.

Morning Report: Dana White says Rashad Evans' next opponent could be Dan Henderson, not Shogun Rua

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 27, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Rashad Evans may have wanted to fight Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, but it looks like he'll have to settle for another of the division's popular elder statesmen instead.

UFC on FUEL TV 8 complete fighter breakdown, Brian 'All American' Stann edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on Feb 26, 2013 8:00 PM EST

Join resident fight analyst Andrew Richardson as he breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of Brian Stann, who will headline UFC on FUEL TV 8 this Saturday night (March 2, 2013) opposite Wanderlei Silva in Japan.

UFC on Fuel TV 8 fight card: Dong Hyun Kim vs Siyar Bahadurzada preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 25, 2013 8:01 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fuel TV 8 main card bout between top welterweights Dong Hyun Kim and Siyar Bahadurzada. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 157 results recap: Robbie Lawler vs Josh Koscheck fight review and analysis

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 24, 2013 1:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look back at last night's UFC 157 main card-opening bout between Robbie Lawler and Josh Koscheck. What helped make Lawler's Octagon return a surprisingly successful one? Find out below

Morning Report: Surprising roster cuts cast worrisome shadow over UFC 157 fighters

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 21, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Jon Fitch carried the resume of a UFC Hall of Famer, but the reputation of a pariah. Now he has no option but to shop his services elsewhere, and reportedly many more are to follow.

Dan Hardy reacts to UFC roster cuts: ‘I would have cut me way before Jon Fitch’

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2013 6:00 PM EST

Outspoken British slugger Dan Hardy reacts to the release of former top UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch, saying he would have released himself long before letting Fitch go.

Jon Fitch cut by UFC along with 15 other fighters

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2013 3:02 PM EST

Today, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that 16 fighters have been released from the active roster. The cuts were more than a little harsh, and they even included Jon Fitch, the number nine welterweight in the UFC's "official" rankings.