In the Cage – 9.30.11 The MMA Corner Staff September 30, 2011 News Each day, The MMA Corner will provide a recap of event announcements, fight matchups, and injuries/cancellations from throughout the world of MMA. Siyar Bahadurzada signs with the UFC Welterweight Siyar Bahadurzada announced via his personal Twitter account that he has signed a deal with the UFC. The Golden Glory trained fighter has compiled a record of 20-4 and is the current Shooto light-heavyweight champion. An Afghanistan native, Bahadurzada is riding a six-fight winning streak and is 14-2 over his past 16 bouts. SOURCE: Twitter Thiago Santos scratched from Bellator Heavyweight Tournament Visa problems will prevent Thiago Santos from competing in Bellator 52 and the promotion’s eight-man heavyweight tournament. Santos was scheduled to face Blagoi Ivanov at the L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort in Lake Charles, La.. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney revealed that Santos could not leave Brazil and has been replaced by tournament alternate Zak Jensen. SOURCE: MMAJunkie
