Santiago "Argentine Dagger" Ponzinibbio MMA record, career highlights and biography

Age

36

Reach

73'

(185.4 cm)

Height

72'

(182.9 cm)

Country

Argentina

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio is a 36 year old Male fighter from Argentina with a 29-6-0 pro MMA record. Ponzinibbio most recently fought Alex Morono at UFC 282 on Saturday December 10, 2022. Santiago Ponzinibbio beat Alex Morono by KO/TKO at 2:29 of Round 3. Santiago Ponzinibbio took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night in a 180 lbs catchweight bout.

Santiago Ponzinibbio has 29 wins with a 73% finish rate, including 18 by knockout, 6 by submission, 8 by decision.

Santiago Ponzinibbio's Last Fight

Win • Santiago Ponzinibbio DEF Alex Morono by KO/TKO R3 2:29

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio full mixed martial arts record

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Weight class	Org
Win	28-6-0	Alex Morono	KO/TKO R3 2:29	UFC 282	2022-12-10	Catchweight	UFC
Loss	28-5-0	Michel Pereira	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2022-05-21	Welterweight	UFC
Loss	28-4-0	Geoff Neal	DEC R3 5:00	UFC 269	2021-12-11	Welterweight	UFC
Win	27-4-0	Miguel Baeza	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night	2021-06-05	Welterweight	UFC
Loss	27-3-0	Jingliang Li	KO/TKO R1 4:25	UFC on ABC 1	2021-01-16	Welterweight	UFC
Win	26-3-0	Neil Magny	KO/TKO R4 2:36	UFC Fight Night 140	2018-11-17	Welterweight	UFC
Win	25-3-0	Mike Perry	DEC R3 5:00	UFC on FOX 26	2017-12-16	Welterweight	UFC
Win	24-3-0	Gunnar Nelson	KO/TKO R1 1:22	UFC Fight Night 113	2017-07-16	Welterweight	UFC
Win	23-3-0	Nordine Taleb	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 105	2017-02-19	Welterweight	UFC
Win	22-3-0	Zak Cummings	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 92	2016-08-06	Welterweight	UFC
Win	21-3-0	Court McGee	KO/TKO R1 4:15	UFC on FOX 19	2016-04-16	Welterweight	UFC
Win	20-3-0	Andreas Stahl	KO/TKO R1 4:25	UFC Fight Night 80	2015-12-10	Welterweight	UFC
Loss	20-2-0	Lorenz Larkin	KO/TKO R2 3:07	UFC Fight Night 70	2015-06-27	Welterweight	UFC
Win	19-2-0	Sean Strickland	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 61	2015-02-22	Welterweight	UFC
Win	18-2-0	Wendell Oliveira	KO/TKO R1 1:20	UFC Fight Night 51	2014-09-13	Welterweight	UFC
Loss	18-1-0	Ryan LaFlare	DEC R3 5:00	UFC Fight Night 32	2013-11-09	Welterweight	UFC
Win	18-1-0	Leonardo Santos	R	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-06-02	Welterweight	TUF
Win	18-1-0	Cleiton Duarte	DEC R	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-05-19	Welterweight	TUF
Win	18-1-0	Márcio Santos	KO/TKO R1	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-04-28	Welterweight	TUF
Win	18-1-0	Thiago Silva	KO/TKO R2	The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 2	2013-03-24	Welterweight	TUF
Win	17-1-0	Cleiton Duarte	SUB R1 2:38	Regional circuit	2012-06-09		SJSF
Win	15-1-0	Diego Vieira	SUB R1 1:59	Regional circuit	2012-03-02
Win	15-1-0	Sebastian de Oliveira	KO/TKO R1 2:12	Regional circuit	2012-03-02
Win	14-1-0	William Dias	KO/TKO R2 5:00	Regional circuit	2011-12-12
Win	13-1-0	Sebastian de Oliveira	KO/TKO R1 2:00	Regional circuit	2011-10-01		SJSF
Win	11-1-0	Lucas Nascimento	KO/TKO R1 1:30	Regional circuit	2011-09-17		NCF
Win	11-1-0	Deivid dos Santos	KO/TKO R3 0:15	Regional circuit	2011-09-17		NCF
Loss	11-0-0	Leonardo Mafra	KO/TKO R1 3:17	Regional circuit	2011-07-09
Win	10-0-0	Geverson Bergamo	SUB R1	Regional circuit	2010-11-06		BFL
Win	9-0-0	Yuri Fraga	DEC R3 5:00	Regional circuit	2010-10-14		AF
Win	8-0-0	Felipe Santos	KO/TKO R1 4:25	Regional circuit	2010-08-21
Win	7-0-0	Henrique Inseto	KO/TKO R2 4:53	Regional circuit	2010-04-24
Win	6-0-0	Ezequiel Ricci	DEC R3 5:00	Real Fights 7	2010-03-27		RFA
Win	5-0-0	Andrez Jimenez	SUB R1	Regional circuit	2009-12-27
Win	4-0-0	Diego Lopez	SUB R1 2:31	Explotion Fight Night 2	2009-11-01
Win	3-0-0	Matias Sosa Campi	SUB R	Regional circuit	2009-09-27		RFA
Win	2-0-0	Emiliano Candau	KO/TKO R2 3:12	Regional circuit	2008-11-07
Win	1-0-0	Lucas Funes	KO/TKO R1	ACDCC 1	2008-08-24
Win	0-0-0	Gaston Micucci	KO/TKO R3 3:13	Regional circuit	2008-07-19

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio MMA Record: 29-6-0

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio's last five professional MMA fights

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio's MMA career highlights

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio's Professional MMA debut

Ponzinibbio made his professional debut against Gaston Micucci on July 19, 2008, fighting on the regional circuit.

He made a winning start to his career, defeating Gaston Micucci who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.

Santiago Ponzinibbio beat Gaston Micucci by KO/TKO at 3:13 of Round 3.

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career

Ponzinibbio made his debut in the UFC against Ryan LaFlare on November 9, 2013, fighting on the main card of UFC Fight Night 32: Belfort vs. Henderson 2 having compiled a 18-1-0 professional MMA record.

Santiago Ponzinibbio lost to Ryan LaFlare by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.

Since his debut, Ponzinibbio has gone on to fight a total of 16 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-5-0.

The first man to defeat Sean Strickland

Ponzinibbio defeated the previously unbeaten Sean Strickland on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61: Bigfoot vs. Mir. Sean Strickland came into the fight with a 15-0-0 record. Ponzinibbio was a +180 betting underdog going into the fight. Santiago Ponzinibbio beat Sean Strickland by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.

The first man to defeat Miguel Baeza

Ponzinibbio defeated the previously unbeaten Miguel Baeza on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. Miguel Baeza came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Ponzinibbio was a +145 betting underdog going into the fight. Santiago Ponzinibbio beat Miguel Baeza by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.

When was Santiago Ponzinibbio's last win?

Ponzinibbio's last win came against Alex Morono at UFC 282 on Saturday December 10, 2022. Santiago Ponzinibbio beat Alex Morono by KO/TKO at 2:29 of Round 3. Santiago Ponzinibbio took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.

Who is Santiago Ponzinibbio's next opponent?

Ponzinibbio is not currently booked for any fights.

When was Santiago Ponzinibbio's last loss?

Ponzinibbio's last loss came against Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night on Saturday May 21, 2022. Santiago Ponzinibbio lost to Michel Pereira by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.

How many UFC fights has Santiago Ponzinibbio had?

Ponzinibbio has fought 16 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-5-0.

How many pro MMA knockouts does Santiago Ponzinibbio have?

Ponzinibbio has knocked out 18 opponents.

How many pro MMA submissions does Santiago Ponzinibbio have?

Ponzinibbio has submitted 6 opponents.

How many times has Santiago Ponzinibbio been knocked out?

Ponzinibbio has been knocked out 3 times.

How many times has Santiago Ponzinibbio been submitted?

Ponzinibbio has never been submitted.

Santiago “Argentine Dagger” Ponzinibbio

MMA Record: 29-6-0

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