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Santiago Ponzinibbio

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Argentina, La Plata, Buenos Aires
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Age: 40
31
Wins
10
Losses
0
DRAWS
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Last fightLoss

Santiago PonzinibbioSantiago Ponzinibbio
vs
Sam PattersonSam Patterson

KO/TKO (R2 · 3:06)UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov

  • Pro record 31-10-0
  • UFC record 12-9-0
  • Outside the UFC 19-1-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight:
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach:
73" (185 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
26th Sep. 1986
Age:
40
Division:
N/A
AI Rank:
Unranked

Career Statistics

31-10-0
4.78
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
41%
Significant Striking Accuracy
4.68
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.6
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
27%
Takedown Accuracy
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UFC Record Breakdown

12-9UFC Record
KO/TKO (33%)
Decision (24%)
Losses (43%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy41%
Grappling Efficiency45%
Takedown Defense71%
Cardio & Endurance76%
Fight IQ75%

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Frequently asked questions

What is Santiago Ponzinibbio's professional MMA record?

Santiago Ponzinibbio has a professional MMA record of 31-10-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Santiago Ponzinibbio's UFC record?

Santiago Ponzinibbio's UFC record is 12-9-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 19-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Santiago Ponzinibbio fight next?

Santiago Ponzinibbio does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Santiago Ponzinibbio?

Santiago Ponzinibbio is 40 years old, born September 26, 1986.

How tall is Santiago Ponzinibbio?

Santiago Ponzinibbio stands 183 cm (6'0") tall, with a 185 cm (73") reach.

Where is Santiago Ponzinibbio from?

Santiago Ponzinibbio is from Argentina.

What is Santiago Ponzinibbio's nickname?

Santiago Ponzinibbio is known as "Argentine Dagger".

When was Santiago Ponzinibbio's last fight?

Santiago Ponzinibbio last fought on July 25, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov, losing to Sam Patterson by KO/TKO in round 2.

What were the scorecards for Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Muslim Salikhov?

Santiago Ponzinibbio lost to Muslim Salikhov by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez on July 13, 2024. The official scorecards were Chris Lee 29-28, Eric Colon 28-29, Dean Abeyta 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Michel Pereira?

Santiago Ponzinibbio lost to Michel Pereira by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira on May 21, 2022. The official scorecards were Mike Bell 29-28, Ron McCarthy 30-27, Junichiro Kamijo 28-29 (winner's score first).

Santiago Ponzinibbio scouting report

Santiago Ponzinibbio (Argentina) is a 40-year-old welterweight who is 31-10 as a pro and 12-9 in the UFC (19-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2 on November 9, 2013; seven of his 12 UFC wins came by KO/TKO and five by decision; he has lost his last two UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Sean Strickland (now the middleweight champion) and Neil Magny (now ranked #15 at welterweight). He avoids 61.1% of opponents' significant strikes (welterweight average: 54%; 94th percentile of 79 active welterweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 40.8% of his significant-strike attempts (average: 48.2%; 11th percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Sam Patterson, then 4-2 in the UFC, on July 25, 2026 (UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 24, 2026); not AI-written.

Santiago Ponzinibbio vs the welterweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 21 UFC bouts (3:54:46 of fight time).

StatPonzinibbioDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.71,097 in 3:54:464.366
Significant strike accuracy40.8%1,097 of 2,691 landed48.2%11
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.81,124 in 3:54:46477
Significant strike defense61.1%1,767 of 2,891 avoided54%94
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.69 in 3:54:461.334
Takedown accuracy26.5%9 of 34 landed34.4%30
Takedown defense71.1%27 of 38 stopped65.7%65
Submission attempts per 15 minutes00 in 3:54:460.413
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.711 in 3:54:460.583
Control time4.9%11:36 of 3:54:4618.7%15
Average fight time11:1121 bouts10:5163
Height183 cm72″183 cm72.2″
Reach185 cm73″189 cm74.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 79 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 12-9

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 12-9-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Sam Patterson
    Sam Patterson
    Pro record now: 15-3-1UFC record entering: 4-2-0
    KO/TKOR2 3:06UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. GuskovJul 25, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 12-8-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Daniel Rodriguez
    Daniel Rodriguez#14
    Pro record now: 20-6-0UFC record entering: 8-4-0
    KO/TKOR3 1:12UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. FigueiredoMay 3, 2025Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 12-7-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Carlston Harris
    Carlston Harris
    Pro record now: 19-7-0UFC record entering: 4-2-0
    KO/TKOR3 3:13UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2Jan 11, 2025Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 11-7-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Muslim Salikhov
    Muslim Salikhov
    Pro record now: 22-7-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. CortezJul 13, 2024Result & stats
  5. LUFC record after this bout: 11-6-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Kevin Holland
    Kevin Holland
    Pro record now: 29-15-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 10-6-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR3 3:16UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2Apr 8, 2023Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 11-5-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Alex Morono
    Alex Morono
    Pro record now: 24-13-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 11-4-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR3 2:29UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. AnkalaevDec 10, 2022Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 10-5-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Michel Pereira
    Michel Pereira
    Pro record now: 32-15-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 5-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Holm vs. VieiraMay 21, 2022Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 10-4-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Geoff Neal
    Geoff Neal
    Pro record now: 16-8-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0
    DECUFC 269: Oliveira vs. PoirierDec 11, 2021Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 10-3-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Miguel Baeza
    Miguel Baeza
    Pro record now: 10-4-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. SakaiJun 5, 2021Result & stats
  10. LUFC record after this bout: 9-3-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Li Jingliang
    Li Jingliang
    Pro record now: 19-9-0UFC record entering: 9-4-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:25UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. KattarJan 16, 2021Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 9-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Neil Magny
    Neil Magny#15
    Pro record now: 32-15-0UFC record entering: 14-5-0
    KO/TKOR4 2:36UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. PonzinibbioNov 17, 2018Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Mike Perry
    Mike Perry
    Pro record now: 14-8-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos AnjosDec 16, 2017Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Gunnar Nelson
    Gunnar Nelson
    Pro record now: 19-6-1UFC record entering: 7-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:22UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. PonzinibbioJul 16, 2017Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Nordine Taleb
    Nordine Taleb
    Pro record now: 15-7-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. BrowneFeb 19, 2017Result & stats
  15. WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Zak Cummings
    Zak Cummings
    Pro record now: 25-7-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. CaceresAug 6, 2016Result & stats
  16. WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Court McGee
    Court McGee
    Pro record now: 23-15-0UFC record entering: 6-3-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:15UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs EvansApr 16, 2016Result & stats
  17. WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Andreas Stahl
    Andreas Stahl
    Pro record now: 10-4-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:25UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZantDec 10, 2015Result & stats
  18. LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Lorenz Larkin
    Lorenz Larkin
    Pro record now: 18-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-4-0
    KO/TKOR2 3:07UFC Fight Night: Machida vs RomeroJun 27, 2015Result & stats
  19. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Sean Strickland
    Sean StricklandChampion
    Pro record now: 31-7-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs MirFeb 22, 2015Result & stats
  20. WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Wendell Oliveira Marques
    Wendell Oliveira Marques
    Pro record now: 29-10-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:20UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs ArlovskiSep 13, 2014Result & stats
  21. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    Santiago Ponzinibbio
    vs
    Ryan LaFlare
    Ryan LaFlare
    Pro record now: 14-3-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2Nov 9, 2013Result & stats

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