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"Argentine Dagger"

SANTIAGO
PONZINIBBIO

Welterweight UFC American Top Team

31

Wins

10

Losses

0

Draws

24

Finishes

0

Win Streak

47.06

FS Score

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Overview

Santiago Ponzinibbio is a UFC Welterweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power

74

Speed

81

Defense

77

Durability

53

Fight IQ

74

Tale of the Tape

Age

39

Height

6'0" · 72 in · 183 cm

Reach

73 in · 185 cm

Stance

Orthodox

Division

Welterweight · ≤ 170 lb / 77.1 kg

Country

Argentina

Recent Form

L W L L W

Fight History

L Daniel Rodriguez TKO (punches)

UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo May 3, 2025 R3 · 1:12 30–9

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Daniel Rodriguez via TKO (punches) in round 3 (1:12) at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo on May 3, 2025, taking his record to 30–9.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 1:12 EventUFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo DateMay 3, 2025 Record after30–9

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Carlston Harris TKO (punches)

UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 Jan 11, 2025 R3 · 3:13 30–8

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Carlston Harris via TKO (punches) in round 3 (3:13) at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 on January 11, 2025, taking his record to 30–8.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 3:13 EventUFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 DateJan 11, 2025 Record after30–8

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Muslim Salikhov Decision (split)

UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez Jul 13, 2024 R3 · 5:00 29–8

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Muslim Salikhov via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez on July 13, 2024, taking his record to 29–8.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez DateJul 13, 2024 Record after29–8

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Kevin Holland KO (punch)

UFC 287 Apr 8, 2023 R3 · 3:16 29–7

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Kevin Holland via KO (punch) in round 3 (3:16) at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, taking his record to 29–7.

ResultLoss MethodKO (punch) Round3 · 3:16 EventUFC 287 DateApr 8, 2023 Record after29–7

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Alex Morono TKO (punches)

UFC 282 Dec 10, 2022 R3 · 2:29 29–6

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Alex Morono via TKO (punches) in round 3 (2:29) at UFC 282 on December 10, 2022, taking his record to 29–6.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 2:29 EventUFC 282 DateDec 10, 2022 Record after29–6

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Michel Pereira Decision (split)

UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira May 21, 2022 R3 · 5:00 28–6

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Michel Pereira via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira on May 21, 2022, taking his record to 28–6.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira DateMay 21, 2022 Record after28–6

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Geoff Neal Decision (split)

UFC 269 Dec 11, 2021 R3 · 5:00 28–5

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Geoff Neal via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 269 on December 11, 2021, taking his record to 28–5.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 269 DateDec 11, 2021 Record after28–5

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Miguel Baeza Decision (unanimous)

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai Jun 5, 2021 R3 · 5:00 28–4

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Miguel Baeza via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai on June 5, 2021, taking his record to 28–4.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai DateJun 5, 2021 Record after28–4

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Li Jingliang KO (punch)

UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar Jan 16, 2021 R1 · 4:25 27–4

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Li Jingliang via KO (punch) in round 1 (4:25) at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar on January 16, 2021, taking his record to 27–4.

ResultLoss MethodKO (punch) Round1 · 4:25 EventUFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar DateJan 16, 2021 Record after27–4

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Neil Magny KO (punch)

UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio Nov 17, 2018 R4 · 2:36 27–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Neil Magny via KO (punch) in round 4 (2:36) at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio on November 17, 2018, taking his record to 27–3.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round4 · 2:36 EventUFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio DateNov 17, 2018 Record after27–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Mike Perry Decision (unanimous)

UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos Dec 16, 2017 R3 · 5:00 26–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Mike Perry via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos on December 16, 2017, taking his record to 26–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos DateDec 16, 2017 Record after26–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Gunnar Nelson KO (punches)

UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio Jul 16, 2017 R1 · 1:22 25–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Gunnar Nelson via KO (punches) in round 1 (1:22) at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio on July 16, 2017, taking his record to 25–3.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 1:22 EventUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio DateJul 16, 2017 Record after25–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Nordine Taleb Decision (unanimous)

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne Feb 19, 2017 R3 · 5:00 24–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Nordine Taleb via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne on February 19, 2017, taking his record to 24–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne DateFeb 19, 2017 Record after24–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Zak Cummings Decision (unanimous)

UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres Aug 6, 2016 R3 · 5:00 23–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Zak Cummings via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres on August 6, 2016, taking his record to 23–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres DateAug 6, 2016 Record after23–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Court McGee TKO (punches)

UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans Apr 16, 2016 R1 · 4:15 22–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Court McGee via TKO (punches) in round 1 (4:15) at UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans on April 16, 2016, taking his record to 22–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 4:15 EventUFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans DateApr 16, 2016 Record after22–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Andreas Ståhl TKO (punches)

UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant Dec 10, 2015 R1 · 4:25 21–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Andreas Ståhl via TKO (punches) in round 1 (4:25) at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant on December 10, 2015, taking his record to 21–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 4:25 EventUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant DateDec 10, 2015 Record after21–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Lorenz Larkin TKO (punches)

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero Jun 27, 2015 R2 · 3:07 20–3

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Lorenz Larkin via TKO (punches) in round 2 (3:07) at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero on June 27, 2015, taking his record to 20–3.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 3:07 EventUFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero DateJun 27, 2015 Record after20–3

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Sean Strickland Decision (unanimous)

UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir Feb 22, 2015 R3 · 5:00 20–2

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Sean Strickland via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir on February 22, 2015, taking his record to 20–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir DateFeb 22, 2015 Record after20–2

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Wendell Oliveira KO (punches)

UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski Sep 13, 2014 R1 · 1:20 19–2

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Wendell Oliveira via KO (punches) in round 1 (1:20) at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski on September 13, 2014, taking his record to 19–2.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 1:20 EventUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski DateSep 13, 2014 Record after19–2

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Ryan LaFlare Decision (unanimous)

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2 Nov 9, 2013 R3 · 5:00 18–2

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Ryan LaFlare via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2 on November 9, 2013, taking his record to 18–2.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2 DateNov 9, 2013 Record after18–2

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Cleiton Duarte Submission (guillotine choke)

São José Super Fight 2 Jun 9, 2012 R1 · 2:38 18–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Cleiton Duarte via Submission (guillotine choke) in round 1 (2:38) at São José Super Fight 2 on June 9, 2012, taking his record to 18–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (guillotine choke) Round1 · 2:38 EventSão José Super Fight 2 DateJun 9, 2012 Record after18–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Sebastian Vidal TKO (punches)

Insano Empalux: Grand Prix Mar 2, 2012 R1 · 2:12 17–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Sebastian Vidal via TKO (punches) in round 1 (2:12) at Insano Empalux: Grand Prix on March 2, 2012, taking his record to 17–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 2:12 EventInsano Empalux: Grand Prix DateMar 2, 2012 Record after17–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Diego Vieria Submission (armbar)

1 RInsano Emp 16–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Diego Vieria via Submission (armbar) in round Insano Emp at 1, taking his record to 16–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (armbar) RoundInsano Emp Event1 Record after16–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W William Dias TKO (retirement)

Monster Black Combat 1 Dec 12, 2011 R2 · 5:00 15–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated William Dias via TKO (retirement) in round 2 (5:00) at Monster Black Combat 1 on December 12, 2011, taking his record to 15–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (retirement) Round2 · 5:00 EventMonster Black Combat 1 DateDec 12, 2011 Record after15–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Sebastian de Oliveira Jr. TKO (punches)

São José Super Fight 1 Oct 1, 2011 R1 · 2:00 14–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Sebastian de Oliveira Jr. via TKO (punches) in round 1 (2:00) at São José Super Fight 1 on October 1, 2011, taking his record to 14–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 2:00 EventSão José Super Fight 1 DateOct 1, 2011 Record after14–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Lucas Nascimento TKO (knee injury)

Nitrix Champion Fight 8 Sep 17, 2011 R1 · 1:30 13–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Lucas Nascimento via TKO (knee injury) in round 1 (1:30) at Nitrix Champion Fight 8 on September 17, 2011, taking his record to 13–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (knee injury) Round1 · 1:30 EventNitrix Champion Fight 8 DateSep 17, 2011 Record after13–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Deivid Santos KO (head kick)

3 12–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Deivid Santos via KO (head kick) at 3, taking his record to 12–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (head kick) Event3 Record after12–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

L Leonardo Mafra TKO (punches)

Centurion Mixed Martial Arts 2 Jul 9, 2011 R1 · 3:17 11–1

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio lost to Leonardo Mafra via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:17) at Centurion Mixed Martial Arts 2 on July 9, 2011, taking his record to 11–1.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:17 EventCenturion Mixed Martial Arts 2 DateJul 9, 2011 Record after11–1

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Geverson Pereira Submission (choke)

Brazilian Fight League 9 Nov 6, 2010 R1 · N/A 11–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Geverson Pereira via Submission (choke) in round 1 (N/A) at Brazilian Fight League 9 on November 6, 2010, taking his record to 11–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (choke) Round1 · N/A EventBrazilian Fight League 9 DateNov 6, 2010 Record after11–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Yuri Fraga Decision (unanimous)

Amazon Fight 5 Oct 10, 2010 R3 · 5:00 10–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Yuri Fraga via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Amazon Fight 5 on October 10, 2010, taking his record to 10–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventAmazon Fight 5 DateOct 10, 2010 Record after10–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Felipe Santos TKO (punches)

Expo FC 1 Aug 21, 2010 R1 · 4:25 9–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Felipe Santos via TKO (punches) in round 1 (4:25) at Expo FC 1 on August 21, 2010, taking his record to 9–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 4:25 EventExpo FC 1 DateAug 21, 2010 Record after9–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Henrique Inseto TKO (punches)

Hero Kombat 1 Apr 24, 2010 R2 · 4:53 8–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Henrique Inseto via TKO (punches) in round 2 (4:53) at Hero Kombat 1 on April 24, 2010, taking his record to 8–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 4:53 EventHero Kombat 1 DateApr 24, 2010 Record after8–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Ezequiel Ricci Decision (unanimous)

Real Fights 7 Mar 27, 2010 R3 · 5:00 7–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Ezequiel Ricci via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Real Fights 7 on March 27, 2010, taking his record to 7–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventReal Fights 7 DateMar 27, 2010 Record after7–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Andrez Jimenez Submission (rear-naked choke)

Argentina FC 2 Dec 27, 2009 R1 · 3:12 6–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Andrez Jimenez via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:12) at Argentina FC 2 on December 27, 2009, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:12 EventArgentina FC 2 DateDec 27, 2009 Record after6–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Diego Lopez Submission (guillotine choke)

Explosion Fight Night 2 Nov 1, 2009 R1 · 2:31 5–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Diego Lopez via Submission (guillotine choke) in round 1 (2:31) at Explosion Fight Night 2 on November 1, 2009, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (guillotine choke) Round1 · 2:31 EventExplosion Fight Night 2 DateNov 1, 2009 Record after5–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Matias Sosa Submission (kimura)

Real Fights 6 Sep 27, 2009 R1 · N/A 4–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Matias Sosa via Submission (kimura) in round 1 (N/A) at Real Fights 6 on September 27, 2009, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (kimura) Round1 · N/A EventReal Fights 6 DateSep 27, 2009 Record after4–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Emiliano Candau TKO (punches)

Cupide del MMA 2 Nov 7, 2008 R2 · 3:12 3–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Emiliano Candau via TKO (punches) in round 2 (3:12) at Cupide del MMA 2 on November 7, 2008, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 3:12 EventCupide del MMA 2 DateNov 7, 2008 Record after3–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Lucas Funes Submission (rear-naked choke)

Cupide del MMA 1 Oct 5, 2008 R1 · 1:30 2–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Lucas Funes via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (1:30) at Cupide del MMA 1 on October 5, 2008, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 1:30 EventCupide del MMA 1 DateOct 5, 2008 Record after2–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

W Gaston Micucci KO (head kick)

Copa Desafio 1 Jul 19, 2008 R3 · 3:13 1–0

Fight Summary

Ponzinibbio defeated Gaston Micucci via KO (head kick) in round 3 (3:13) at Copa Desafio 1 on July 19, 2008, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (head kick) Round3 · 3:13 EventCopa Desafio 1 DateJul 19, 2008 Record after1–0

No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown

KO/TKO17 · 55%
Submission7 · 23%
Decision7 · 23%
DQ/Other0 · 0%

Key Rates

Finish rate

77%

KO rate

55%

Submission rate

23%

Recent Form

L W L L W

P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score

47.06

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com

17.07%KO Percentage

42.32%Striking Accuracy

27.27%Takedown Accuracy

0.60Takedowns / 15 Min

4.78Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

Photo: ESPN (fighter headshot) — © ESPN · source

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