ATT’s Santiago Sengoku Middleweight Tournament Champion!
2008-11-01
Jorge “Jorginho” Santiago went to Japan with his eye on another Grand Prix Tournament Championship and he delivered!
Jorge first took on Sayir Baradurzada. Jorge ended this fight quick with a beautiful rolling heel hook to end the bout at 1:10 into the fight!
Jorge then prepared to face Kazuhiro Nakamura in the finals later that night.
Nakamura was up the first two rounds controlling the fight, but round three saw Jorge come out agressive. Jorge established his jab and then landed a big overhand right that dropped his opponent. Jorge quickly went in for the finish as he dropped heavy strikes on Nakamura untilt he ref put a stop to this one at 49 seconds into round three!
Jorge walks away as Sengoku Middleweight Grand Prix Tournament Champion!
Jorginho is on a tremendous streak staying undefeated in ’07 and ’08 and reeling off 8 straight wins and finishing every one of them. Inspiring performance by Jorginho!
Also on the card competing was Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal. Jorge was fighting a lightweight tournament reserve match against Seung Hwan Bang where he used his superior stand up skills to win a unanimous decision. Keep your eye on this exciting 155# as we have some big things planned for ’09!
Also, great job by El Tigre who works with Jorge on his stand-up out of Young Tigers Gym in Miami.
Great job guys – way to represent!
American Top Team Florida Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 