Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on October 09, 1980)

Happy Birthday, Jorge Santiago! You're the only guy we know who can gracefully choke someone out and still look like you're politely asking them to dance. From dominating as the 2007 Strikeforce Middleweight Grand Prix Champion to becoming Sengoku's first-ever middleweight kingpin—your legacy is tougher than a black belt tied in double knots.

Here's wishing you another year of smooth submissions, effortless takedowns, and zero accidental armbar demonstrations at birthday parties (we've heard stories!). Keep rolling strong; may your cake be sweet enough for champions but not heavy enough to slow down those lightning-fast moves on the mats. Cheers!