Santiago Ponzinibbio is an experienced professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). With a career spanning sixteen years and 36 professional mixed martial arts bouts, Ponzinibbio boasts a record of 29 wins and 8 losses. Ponzinibbio made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2008 under the COPA DESAFIO banner, where he secured a third-round knockout win via head kick.
After compiling a record of 18 wins and 1 loss, the Argentinian made his promotional debut in the UFC against Ryan LaFlare on November 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 2. Ponzinibbio entered the octagon riding high on a seven-fight winning streak which was snapped by LaFlare who handed him a unanimous decision defeat in the fight. Ponzinibbio recovered from the loss and won consecutive fights, including a win over former middleweight champion Sean Strickland, before suffering another loss in his fourth UFC appearance. A formidable opponent inside the octagon, Santiago Ponzinibbio’s fighting abilities have earned him the Performance of the Night award three times. Ponzinibbio is now set to return to action on January 11, 2025, against Carston Harris in the main card of UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2.
Santiago Ponzinibbio’s Nationality
Santiago Ponzinibbio is an Argentinian national. He was born to parents of Italian descent in La Plata, Argentina. Ponzinibbio relocated to Brazil due to the absence of mixed martial arts training facilities in Argentina. In Brazil, Ponzinibbio struggled to make ends meet with several odd jobs and trained in mixed martial arts.
Where does Santiago Ponzinibbio fight out of?
Despite being an Argentinian, Santiago Ponzinibbio fights out of Coconut Creek, Florida, USA, as a professional mixed martial artist. He is a member of the American Top Team, the elite mixed martial arts gym founded by Dan Lambert in 2001.
FAQs on Is Santiago Ponzinibbio's nationality
A. No, he is not a Brazilian.
A. He is an Argentinian national.
A. He fights out of American Top Team, Coconut Creek, Florida, USA.
A. He made his professional MMA debut in 2008.
A. He is 38 years old.
