UFC 130’s Jorge Santiago: It’s time to earn my keep in the UFC

Getting cut by the UFC in 2006 was a disappointing – but temporary – setback for Jorge Santiago.

In fact, he’s taken it out on his opponents while amassing an 11-1 record ever since being jettisoned. He even cleaned his slate entirely and avenged his …

Getting cut by the UFC in 2006 was a disappointing – but temporary – setback for Jorge Santiago.

In fact, he’s taken it out on his opponents while amassing an 11-1 record ever since being jettisoned. He even cleaned his slate entirely and avenged his one loss to during the streak, to Mamed Khalidov.

The reward for his efforts came in the form of a fresh contract proposal from the UFC, and he’s now slated to meet Brian Stann at Saturday’s UFC 130 event.