Jorge Santiago tells Tatame that he thinks he can submit BJJ ace, Demian Maia, in their upcoming bout at UFC 136 in Houston this October:
How are your training for the fight going?
Right after the fight was over (against Brian Stann), I took some time off and started training it step by step. I’m still not playing his game, I’m just doing a strong basic preparation. I hope to do a great fight with him. Demian wants to show his striking, so I’ll enjoy trading punches with him too.
Do you believe he’ll want to bang with you?
I don’t know. For what I could tell about his last fight, he really likes striking, but he’s strongest point is his Jiu-Jitsu. If we must strike, let’s do it.
What are your thoughts about his Jiu-Jitsu?
He has an excellent ground game. I’ve watched his fights for a long time, he has a good ground game, but mine ain’t any worst. I still haven’t had the chance to show it in MMA, but I can fight him on the floor. My ground game is focused in MMA, I don’t only work on the guard, use it to sweep… If you are not careful, I’ll get you and you’ll tap out.
You’re not afraid of Demian while on the floor?
No… If he makes a mistake, I’ll submit him.
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Scott Haber
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"No… If he makes a mistake, I’ll submit him".
That’s fucking silly. I hope Maia Chokes this guy.
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by the-gentle-way on Jul 27, 2011 11:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hahaha
I was going to say the exact same thing. If he thinks he can roll with Maia, he has literally gone brain dead.
Goldie: Michael Jordanesque in his grappling skills is Travis Lutter
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Goldie: He is not that good?
by HeadKickOfDoom on Jul 27, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
mmm...
I fully expect this to be a standing affair. Maia controls where the fight goes, and he’s been trying to improve and showcase his striking every fight.
by squaresphere on Jul 27, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep
He’s not fighting for DREAM, but he’s daydreaming for sure.
by Wonderjudas on Jul 27, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Santiago will be the first man to be knocked out by a guard pass.
Rogan: “Maia passes to side control… HE’S OUT! HE’S OUT!”
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by dancingChicken on Jul 27, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow. Bold Move Jorge
Santiago had some great fights against misaki, but the UFC really killed him with that Stann matchup and his fight with Maia could get ugly if it goes to the ground and he doesn’t feel like tapping.
Maia will tie him up if and when he chooses to take it to the floor. Santiago’s got a better chance on his feet, but Maia is vastly improving in his boxing.
Maia via sub rd 2
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