Hailing from Argentina, Santiago Ponzinibbio competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut on July 19, 2008, against Gatson Micucci under the Copa Desafio banner and won the bout via a head-kick knockout in the third round.
Ponzinibbio’s legacy inside the octagon speaks volumes about his finishing abilities. Over the years, he has stepped in against some of the most prominent names in the welterweight division of the UFC such as Sean Strickland, Kevin Holland, Mike Perry, Gunnar Nelson, Michel Pereira, etc… Now let us take a look into his professional MMA record.
Santiago Ponzinibbio's MMA record
A professional mixed martial artist since 2008, Santiago Ponzinibbio currently maintains a record of 30 wins and 8 losses in mixed martial arts, as of December 2024. The Argentinian fighter has secured 16 wins via knockout and 6 via submission.
Santiago Ponzinibbio’s last fight stats
Santiago Ponzinibbio made his return inside the octagon following a 15-month break in action. The last time Ponzinibbio fought was against Kevin Holland at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, where he lost to the American via KO. Holland landed a knockout punch on Ponzinibbio at 3:16 in the third round.
Looking to move past his most recent defeat the Argentinian fighter took on Muslim Salikhov in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 59. However, Ponzibbio came up short and lost the bout via a unanimous decision.
FAQs on Santiago Ponzinibbio's record
A. Santiago Ponzinibbio's next fight is against Carlston Harris on January 11, 2025.
A. A professional career since 2008, Santiago Ponzinibbio maintains a record of 30 wins and 8 losses in mixed martial arts.
A. Santiago Ponzinibbio most recently fought Muslim Salikhov on July 13, 2024.
A. Ponzinibbio vs. Salikhov took place on July 13, 2024, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States.
A. Santiago Ponzinibbio is an Argentina citizen.
