Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Muslim Salikhov is an upcoming mixed martial arts event scheduled to take place on July 13, 2024, at the Ball Arena in Denver, United States. The welterweight bout will serve as the co-main event of the fight night headlined by Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez (also known as UFC on ESPN 59).
Ponzinibbio is coming off a third-round knockout loss to Kevin Holland at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, in Miami, Florida, United States. Meanwhile, Muslim Salikhov is also coming off a first-round knockout loss to Randy Brown in his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov on February 3, 2024, in Las Vegas, United States. Moreover, Salikhov is currently on a two-fight loss streak since June 2023.
Hence, the upcoming bout is crucial for both fighters, as they are coming off losses in their previous outings. Also, the winner of this contest could earn the chance to fight highly ranked contenders in the future and therefore get into the top tier of the welterweight division.
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Muslim Salikhov tale of the tape
| Stats | Santiago Ponzinibbio | Muslim Salikhov |
| Record | 30-7-0 | 19-5-0 |
| Age | 37 years old | 40 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 0 inches | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Country | Argentina | Russia |
| Reach | 73 in | 70 in |
| Win streak (active) | - | - |
| Leg reach | 40.5 in | 41 in |
| Professional Debut | 2008 | 2011 |
Santiago Ponzinibbio MMA record
Starting his professional career in 2008, Santiago Ponzinibbio currently boasts a record of 30 wins and 7 losses in MMA. He holds 16 wins via knockout, 6 via submission, and also has a record of 14 first-round finishes in his career so far.
Muslim Salikhov MMA record
With more than a decade of expertise in the sport, Muslim Salikhov currently boasts a record of 19 wins and 5 losses in mixed martial arts. He holds 13 wins via knockout, 2 via submission along with 13 first-round finishes in his career so far.
FAQs on Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Muslim Salikhov
A. Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Muslim Salikhov is an upcoming mixed martial arts event scheduled to take place on July 13, 2024, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States.
A. Scheduled to take place on July 13, 2024, at the Ball Arena in Denver, United States, the welterweight bout will feature as the co-main event of the fight night headlined by Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez (also known as UFC on ESPN 59).
A. Starting his professional career in 2008, Santiago Ponzinibbio currently boasts a record of 30 wins and 7 losses in MMA.
A. With more than a decade of expertise in the sport, Muslim Salikhov currently boasts a record of 19 wins and 5 losses in mixed martial arts.
A. Santiago Ponzinibbio is currently 37 years old.
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