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Jorge Santiago

"The Sandman"
26-12-0★ 1bonusBrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Gerald Harris · Unanimous Decision · Aug 10, 2013

26-12-0 · 24 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Gunnar NelsonUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald·February 16, 2013

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CAREER SUMMARY

Jorge Santiago holds a professional MMA record of 26-12-0. Santiago has won 26 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Santiago lands 1.73 significant strikes per minute with 34% accuracy and averages 0.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Santiago also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: February 16, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
75"191 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Oct 9, 1980
Age
46
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    WSOF 4: Spong vs. DeAnda· Aug 10, 2013· Welterweight· 26-12 vs 22-5
    UD
  2. WIN
    vs Justin Guthrie
    Titan FC 23· Jun 15, 2012· Middleweight· 26-10 vs 16-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:34
  3. WIN
    vs Leonardo Pecanha
    Titan FC 21· Mar 2, 2012· Middleweight· 25-10 vs 15-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:48
  4. WIN
    vs Kazuo Misaki×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Sengoku 14· Aug 22, 2010· Middleweight· 24-8 vs 22-11-2
    TKO
    R5 · 4:31
  5. WIN
    vs Mamed Khalidov×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Sengoku 12· Mar 7, 2010· Middleweight· 23-8 vs 20-4-1
    UD
  6. LOSS
    Sengoku 11· Nov 7, 2009· Middleweight· 22-8 vs 20-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:45
  7. WIN
    Sengoku no Ran 2009· Jan 4, 2009· Middleweight· 22-7 vs 21-9-2
    SUB
    R5 · 3:26
  8. WIN
    Sengoku 6· Nov 1, 2008· Middleweight· 21-7 vs 13-9
    TKO
    R3 · 0:49
  9. WIN
    Sengoku 6· Nov 1, 2008· Middleweight· 20-7 vs 14-4-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:10
  10. WIN
    Sengoku 5· Sep 28, 2008· Middleweight· 19-7 vs 12-3
    SUB
    R2 · 3:55
  11. WIN
    vs Yuki Sasaki
    Sengoku 2· May 18, 2008· Middleweight· 18-7 vs 21-14-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:10
  12. WIN
    Texas Regional· Sep 1, 2007· 15-7 vs 79-16-5
    SUB
  13. WIN
    Bodog Fight· Apr 14, 2007· Middleweight· 14-7 vs 29-9-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:48
  14. WIN
    vs Thomas Russell
    FightFest· May 6, 2006· 12-5 vs 0-4
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Sydney Machado
    Costa Rica Regional· Dec 2, 2005· 11-5 vs 0-2
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Leopoldo Serao
    Fight Party· Nov 4, 2005· Middleweight· 10-5 vs 12-5
    TKO
    R1 · 0:43
  17. LOSS
    KOTC: Prime Time· Aug 5, 2005· Middleweight· 9-5 vs 19-3
    UD
  18. LOSS
    vs Jordan Radev
    It's Showtime 13· Jun 12, 2005· Middleweight· 9-4 vs 6-0
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Roman Vanicky
    King Of The Ring· Mar 26, 2005· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 10-6
    SUB
    R1 · 3:30
  20. WIN
    vs Chris Liguori
    Euphoria 3: USA vs. The World· Feb 26, 2005· Welterweight· 8-3 vs 1-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:27
  21. LOSS
    KOTC: Unfinished Business· Jun 12, 2004· Welterweight· 7-3 vs 11-0
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Takuya Wada
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Feb 27, 2004· 7-2 vs 10-4-5
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs John Cronk
    KOTC: Bringing Heat· Jan 24, 2004· Welterweight· 6-2 vs 9-8
    SUB
    R2 · 0:54
  24. LOSS
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Dec 6, 2003· 5-2 vs 15-5-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    Hardcore FC 2· Oct 18, 2003· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 16-12
    SUB
    R1 · 2:17
  26. WIN
    vs Derrick Noble
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Sep 5, 2003· 4-1 vs 10-4
    DEC
  27. LOSS
    KOTC: Aftermath· Aug 10, 2003· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:21
  28. WIN
    vs Justin Wieman
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Jul 19, 2003· 3-0 vs 8-5
    SUB
  29. WIN
    vs Jay Martin
    HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1· Mar 8, 2003· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:14
  30. WIN
    vs Jose Rodriguez
    Reality Fighting 2· Nov 2, 2002· 1-0 vs 1-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:16

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Blackzilians

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power98
Kick power76
Punch speed77
Kick speed63
Accuracy54
Takedowns59
Ground striking83
Submissions82
Chin66
Body strength73
Cardio68

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 26-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.73per min
34% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.52per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.50per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.73per min
34% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.52per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.50per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Jorge Santiago has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Brian Stann · UFC 130: Rampage vs HamillMay 28, 2011

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jorge Santiago earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1763▼9
Peak
1791Aug 22, 2010
Rated fights
38
1500160017001800200320052007200920112013Nov 2, 2002 · 1539Mar 8, 2003 · 1582Jul 19, 2003 · 1617Aug 10, 2003 · 1560Sep 5, 2003 · 1593Oct 18, 2003 · 1631Dec 6, 2003 · 1606Jan 24, 2004 · 1630Feb 27, 2004 · 1653Jun 12, 2004 · 1635Feb 26, 2005 · 1647Mar 26, 2005 · 1664Jun 12, 2005 · 1647Aug 5, 2005 · 1632Nov 4, 2005 · 1647Dec 2, 2005 · 1660May 6, 2006 · 1670Jun 29, 2006 · 1695Aug 17, 2006 · 1683Dec 13, 2006 · 1665Apr 14, 2007 · 1679Sep 1, 2007 · 1695Nov 16, 2007 · 1731Nov 16, 2007 · 1710May 18, 2008 · 1739Sep 28, 2008 · 1748Nov 1, 2008 · 1769Nov 1, 2008 · 1758Jan 4, 2009 · 1779Nov 7, 2009 · 1768Mar 7, 2010 · 1779Aug 22, 2010 · 1791May 29, 2011 · 1775Oct 9, 2011 · 1765Mar 2, 2012 · 1774Jun 15, 2012 · 1784Feb 16, 2013 · 1772Aug 10, 2013 · 17631763

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jorge Santiago fight next?

Jorge Santiago has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jorge Santiago's record?

Jorge Santiago's professional MMA record is 26-12-0.

Who is Jorge Santiago fighting next?

Jorge Santiago's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jorge Santiago fight last?

Jorge Santiago most recently fought Gunnar Nelson at UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald on Saturday, February 16, 2013, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Jorge Santiago fight in?

Jorge Santiago fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Jorge Santiago have?

Jorge Santiago has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jorge Santiago won?

Jorge Santiago has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Jorge Santiago?

Jorge Santiago is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Jorge Santiago weigh?

Jorge Santiago weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Jorge Santiago's reach?

Jorge Santiago has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Jorge Santiago?

Jorge Santiago is 46 years old (born Oct 9, 1980).

Where is Jorge Santiago from?

Jorge Santiago is from Brazil.

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