Best fights of Mike Santiago
Over 10 years as a professional, Mike Santiago has compiled a 22-14 (16) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mike Santiago submits Lester Caslow
On March 4, 2016 Mike Santiago defended his ROC featherweight title against Lester Caslow. Santiago was 26 years old with a record of 16-9, and Caslow was 31 with a record of 15-10. Santiago was on a 6-fight winning streak and Caslow was coming off a win. Santiago submitted Lester Caslow via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Mike Santiago defeats Mervin Rodriguez
On June 5, 2015 Mike Santiago defended his ROC featherweight title against Mervin Rodriguez. Santiago was 25 years old with a record of 14-9, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 4-fight winning streak. Santiago won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Mike Santiago KOs Mark Cherico
On August 22, 2017 Mike Santiago faced Mark Cherico in a lightweight bout. Santiago was 28 years old with a record of 20-9, and Cherico was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 10-fight winning streak. Santiago stopped Mark Cherico via KO in the 1st round.
4. Mike Santiago KOs Nick Wayne
On April 15, 2017 Mike Santiago fought Nick Wayne for the vacant Hoosier FC lightweight title. Santiago was 27 years old with a record of 19-9, and Wayne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 9-fight winning streak. Santiago stopped Nick Wayne via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Mike Santiago submits Bill Kamery
On November 5, 2016 Mike Santiago fought Bill Kamery for the vacant Hoosier FC featherweight title. Santiago was 27 years old with a record of 18-9, and Kamery was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 8-fight winning streak. Santiago submitted Bill Kamery via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Mike Santiago submits Shelby Graham
On April 25, 2015 Mike Santiago faced Shelby Graham in a featherweight bout. Santiago was 25 years old with a record of 13-9, and Graham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santiago submitted Shelby Graham via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Mike Santiago submits Alonzo Martinez
On May 30, 2019 Mike Santiago faced Alonzo Martinez in a lightweight bout. Santiago was 29 years old with a record of 21-12, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 3-fight losing streak. Santiago submitted Alonzo Martinez via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
8. Mike Santiago KOs Omar Vega
On June 2, 2012 Mike Santiago faced Omar Vega in a featherweight bout. Santiago was 22 years old with a record of 7-5, and Vega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a loss. Santiago stopped Omar Vega via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Mike Santiago KOs Patrick Murphy
On March 17, 2012 Mike Santiago faced Patrick Murphy in a featherweight bout. Santiago was 22 years old with a record of 6-4, and Murphy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was coming off a win. Santiago stopped Patrick Murphy via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Mike Santiago KOs Andrew Osborne
On January 22, 2012 Mike Santiago faced Andrew Osborne in a featherweight bout. Santiago was 22 years old with a record of 5-4, and Osborne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santiago was on a 2-fight losing streak. Santiago stopped Andrew Osborne via TKO in the 1st round.