Jorge Santiago Released by Sengoku

http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/02/08/jorge-santiago-released-from-sengoku/

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Sengoku middleweight champion Jorge Santiago has been granted his release by the organization, MMA Fighting has learned from sources close to the promotion.

Santiago's manager Malki Kawa of Authentic Sports Management wouldn't confirm or deny that Santiago is now a free agent when reached for comment, but additional sources say Santiago is looking to sign imminently with a major North American promotion.

The 23-8 fighter won the Sengoku middleweight title in January 2009, defeating Kazuo Misaki via technical submission. In August, he defeated Misaki again in a fight many consider to be the best of 2010.

The American Top Team member made his promotional debut in May 2008. He has also competed for Strikeforce and the UFC. In fact, he won a Strikeforce middleweight grand prix in 2007.

When a fan told Santiago on Twitter that they wanted to see him fight Strikeforce fighters "Jacare" Sousa, "Mayhem" Miller and Robbie Lawler, he replied, "I hope that happen too bro....Let's see it."

Why was he released? Oh well, score! I want to see Santiago vs Lombard and then the winner move on to SF.

i think he probably asked for it, he says he wants to join SF

Wouldn't mind seeing him in the UFC, but probably knows his path is much easier in SF, though Jacare will be Champ for a while there.

another good acquisition for strikeforce more than likely

LA wrote:

Wouldn't mind seeing him in the UFC, but probably knows his path is much easier in SF, though Jacare will be Champ for a while there.

What do you mean?

Exactly what I said

Sounds like your implying he's some kind of coward if he fights in Strikeforce and not the UFC.

GDPofDRC wrote:

Sounds like your implying he's some kind of coward if he fights in Strikeforce and not the UFC.

Is taking the easy road being a coward? Bet he would make more money in SF since he would be closer to the top.

GDPofDRC wrote:

Sounds like your implying he's some kind of coward if he fights in Strikeforce and not the UFC.

What? that's putting words in my mouth, I simply said he probably knows his path is easier in SF, which is undeniably true.

I'm not putting words in your mouth, I telling you what it sounds like reading it and asking what you mean by it.

Not sure how you got that at all to be honest

"Wouldn't mind seeing him in the UFC, but probably knows his path is much easier in SF, though Jacare will be Champ for a while there."

Weird

there it the easy way or the UFC.

Not seeing it bro, pretty much on point if anything.

Where would his path to a title be easier?

GDPofDRC wrote:

there it the easy way or the UFC.

In the WW and MW divisions, no doubt.

LHW division also, maybe throw in LW

So you guys think if your a pro fighter and not fighting in the UFC, then you're taking the "easy way"? Can you get why that sounds like your disrespecting a large group of pro fighters?

GDPofDRC wrote:

So you guys think if your a pro fighter and not fighting in the UFC, then you're taking the "easy way"? Can you get why that sounds like your disrespecting a large group of pro fighters?

I think that the MW and WW divisions outside the UFC are very thin. That's what I think.

GDPofDRC wrote:

So you guys think if your a pro fighter and not fighting in the UFC, then you're taking the "easy way"? Can you get why that sounds like your disrespecting a large group of pro fighters?

Bro come on now, where is the easier road to a MW Title, answer it, no beating around the bush.

LA wrote:

where is the easier road to a MW Title, answer it

What exactly are you asking? your deflecting me still

GDPofDRC wrote:

LA wrote:

where is the easier road to a MW Title, answer it

What exactly are you asking? your deflecting me still

Deflecting what kid? You are clearly deflecting after you're original questionable post.

WHERE IS THE ROAD TO THE TITLE FIGHT EASIER?

Going with my original post, "Wouldn't mind seeing him in the UFC, but probably knows his path is much easier in SF, though Jacare will be Champ for a while there."

Okay, gladiator challenge has an easier road to the middleweight title. Am I right?

Take it easy, we all know when you go "kid" your all bothered.

When I ask something and your response is the exact word for word phrase I questioned, what is that?

You mean when you ask "What do you mean" and I reply "exactly what I said"?

Because I didn't see anything confusing about it, rather see him in the UFC, but probably feels he has an easier path in SF. I am assuming he may join SF because he feels his path would be easier, but it would be and some fighters do, do that.

I think he will make more money faster at SF.

More money and faster path potentially to a Title shot.

Not sure he'll get there though, maybe he will eventually actually, can't recycle Lawler, Mayhem and Kennedy forever.