Santiago Ponzinibbio: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 15
Wins by submission: 6
Wins by decision: 8

Striking accuracy

42%

917 landed · 2,202 attempted

Takedown accuracy

30%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-04-08 to 2026-07-25

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Sam Patterson
Jul 25, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:06
Daniel Rodriguez
May 3, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:12
Carlston Harris
Jan 11, 2025
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:13
Muslim Salikhov
Jul 13, 2024
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Kevin Holland
Apr 8, 2023
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:16
Alex Morono
Dec 10, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 2:29
Michel Pereira
May 21, 2022
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Geoff Neal
Dec 11, 2021
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Miguel Baeza
Jun 5, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Li Jingliang
Jan 16, 2021
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:25
Neil Magny
Nov 17, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 4 · 2:38
Mike Perry
Dec 16, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Nordine Taleb
Feb 19, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Satsuku Kaminkusu
Aug 6, 2016
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:59
Court McGee
Apr 16, 2016
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:13
Andreas Stahl
Dec 10, 2015
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:24
Lorenz Larkin
Jun 27, 2015
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:07

Santiago Ponzinibbio Bio

Santiago Ponzinibbio is an Argentine mixed martial artist from La Plata who competes in the UFC welterweight division. As of September 13, 2026, the UFC lists him as active and training at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida. Known as “Argentine Dagger,” he is listed at 6 feet tall with a 73-inch reach and an orthodox stance. Ponzinibbio was born on September 26, 1986, turned professional in 2008, and made his Octagon debut on November 9, 2013.

Ponzinibbio reached the UFC through The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2 as a member of Team Nogueira, though a broken forearm in the semifinal kept him from competing in the finale. His UFC career has included main-event victories over Gunnar Nelson and Neil Magny, with the Magny bout marking a major home-country moment in Argentina. UFC characterizes his approach as striker-oriented, while his official profile also notes submission victories, reflecting a game that can extend beyond stand-up exchanges. In July 2026, he remained an active UFC competitor and recorded a victory over Danny Patterson.

Record: 31-10-0
Division: Welterweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 73"
Leg reach: 40.50
Nationality: La Plata, Argentina

Santiago Ponzinibbio Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Santiago Ponzinibbio compete in?

Santiago Ponzinibbio competes at welterweight. The UFC listed him as an active welterweight as of September 13, 2026.

When was Santiago Ponzinibbio born?

He was born on September 26, 1986.

How tall is Santiago Ponzinibbio?

He is listed at 6 feet tall, with a 73-inch reach.

When did Ponzinibbio make his UFC debut?

He made his Octagon debut on November 9, 2013, after appearing on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2.

Where does Santiago Ponzinibbio train?

The UFC lists his training base as American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida.

What is Santiago Ponzinibbio’s fighting style?

The UFC lists him as a striker. His career has been built around assertive stand-up offense, while his profile also documents submission finishes.

What are notable milestones in Ponzinibbio’s UFC career?

He has headlined UFC events against Gunnar Nelson and Neil Magny, and his 2018 main event against Magny took place in Argentina. UFC also lists a July 2026 victory over Danny Patterson among his recent appearances.