Leonardo Santos (5-0 UFC) “I’ve been waiting for a year and a half.”

[Rebel_LioN]

“I’ve asked for Michael Chiesa and he doesn’t want to fight. I’ve asked for Anthony Pettis, Nate Diaz. I’ve asked for anyone in the top 10 because that’s what I deserve, but they don’t respond. They always say that whoever I ask already has a fight booked.”

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/3/...santos-questions-when-ufc-will-give-him-fight

 

[Medical Marijuana Man]

Move up and fight Usman so 2 problems will be solved

 

[ThatGuy7698]

Dude hasn't fought since 2016.......

 

[The ScorpioN]

Feed him to Taisumov.

 

[Boonedoggle]

Sitting out during his prime. Pity.

 

[A-ZIK]

Typical UFC. Santos can't get fight, but guy who was KO by him easily, gets title shot, just because that guy is American and have big mouth.

 

[WHALEWOLF]

Sad

 

[Nick Bruiser]

He had a fight booked, injuries happen. Then he himself got injured, were they supposed to book him then? When you are waiting around for a top10 fight when your last win was a split decision vs a guy not even top30 in the division, you're gonna be waiting a while.... if not forever. Dude's a beast though and could easily contend in the top10, hope to see him again soon.

 

[DatSamboKid]

Very sad. Give his man a fight FFS.

 

[europe1]

Even worse considering he's 38 years old and already in his decline. Time is ticking. This guy TKO'd Kevin Lee for christ sake!

 

[BrookinsFan]

I did not know he was 38, whoa. Get him a fight asap. I don't care if it's against Joe Schmo, we gotta make the best of his time left, good fighter

 

[JkMMA]

Don't he have a manager like that Ali something? That 1 Egyptian guy who said "fuck this guy" to Conor When khabib and Conor was arguing.

 

[Ares Black]

UFC is doing him dirty.

He is a great fighter.

 

[usernamee]

He had a fight booked, injuries happen. Then he himself got injured, were they supposed to book him then? When you are waiting around for a top10 fight when your last win was a split decision vs a guy not even top30 in the division, you're gonna be waiting a while.... if not forever. Dude's a beast though and could easily contend in the top10, hope to see him again soon.

Yeah, true dat. And if I'm remembering his last fight correctly it was a super tentative perfomance and a complete shit show, one of the worst fights in recent years.

 

[BRASIL WAND]

Legit BJJ player with some pop to his hands.


Dudes a darkhorse

 

[Shaddows]

“I’ve asked for Michael Chiesa and he doesn’t want to fight. I’ve asked for Anthony Pettis, Nate Diaz. I’ve asked for anyone in the top 10 because that’s what I deserve, but they don’t respond. They always say that whoever I ask already has a fight booked.”

https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/3/...santos-questions-when-ufc-will-give-him-fight

That's frustrating...

 

[Joseph_McBride]

Im sure theyve offeres him other fights he just doesnt wanna take. Otherwise they would have to he in breach of contract by not offering him a fight for 2 years

 

[xyzxyz94]

He had a fight booked, injuries happen. Then he himself got injured, were they supposed to book him then? When you are waiting around for a top10 fight when your last win was a split decision vs a guy not even top30 in the division, you're gonna be waiting a while.... if not forever. Dude's a beast though and could easily contend in the top10, hope to see him again soon.

He didn't get a single call between June - September, got injured and healthy in December, not a single call from December to now. He's not turning down fights waiting for a top ten.

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Not sure what is going on with UFC matchmaking... If you don't trash talk or look like Paige and Sage. You are at their mercy.

 

[jsbx45]

Feed him to Taisumov.

This guy is legit. It might not go so easy for Taisumov. I have wondered why the UFC keeps him on the shelf before myself. Beat Kevin Lee...