
UFC · Welterweight · Unranked
Santiago Ponzinibbio
“Argentine Dagger”
31-9
Record
17
KO/TKO wins
6
Sub wins
8
Decision wins
Photo: ESPN
Next Fight
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
vs Sam Patterson · Jul 25, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
39
Height
6' 0"
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Argentina
Key Stats
78%
Win Rate
74%
Finish Rate
17
KO/TKO Wins
6
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
40
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"Argentine Dagger". That's what they call Santiago Ponzinibbio, and is part of the UFC welterweight division's deep end, fighting out of Argentina — 40 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
Volume is the weapon: 4.78 significant strikes a minute on 42% accuracy. Rounds get won on attrition — opponents drown in output long before the final bell.
He's coming off a loss to Daniel Rodriguez. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Next up: Sam Patterson at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on July 25, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Daniel Rodriguez
KO/TKO (Punch) R3 · May 4, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo
Carlston Harris
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Jan 12, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2
Muslim Salikhov
Decision - Split · Jul 14, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez
Kevin Holland
KO/TKO (Punch) R3 · Apr 9, 2023
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
Alex Morono
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Dec 11, 2022
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev
Latest / Santiago Ponzinibbio News

Ponzinibbio Draws on Argentina's Grit Ahead of UFC Abu Dhabi Return
Back after 15 months out, the 39-year-old faces four-week replacement Sam Patterson — and says his mileage trumps a hot prospect's résumé.
Jul 25, 2026

Ponzinibbio, 13 Years Into His UFC Run, Faces Rising Sam Patterson in Abu Dhabi
The 39-year-old Argentine says money isn't the point anymore — he's chasing the challenge against a prospect who'd finished four straight before losing to MVP.
Jul 23, 2026