Santiago Ponzinibbio is an experienced welterweight from Argentina, here is everything you need to know about him including net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Santiago Ponzinibbio has been a part of the UFC for more than 8 years. The Argentinian made his UFC debut in November 2013 and is currently ranked number 14.
Santiago Ponzinibbio Net Worth and Payouts
Santiago Ponzinibbio has a net worth of approximately $1,000,000. He has been fighting for almost 17 years. Ponzinibbio’s overall MMA salary crossed the $1 million mark after his win against Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2.
Ponzinibbio’s biggest payday was against Miguel Baeza at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai. Following his unanimous decision win over Baeza, Ponzinibbio walked home $161,000 richer.
For his first UFC fight, against Ryan LaFlare at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2, Ponzinibbio made $8000. Daniel Rodriguez is Santiago Ponzinibbio’s next opponent and this will be his second UFC fight in 2025.
Santiago Ponzinibbio MMA career and UFC record
Santiago Ponzinibbio made his MMA debut against Gaston Micucci at Copa Desafio in July 2008. He started off with a win. Ponzinibbio quickly rose through the ranks and was 11-0 up in his MMA career by the end of 2010.
His first loss came against Leonardo Mafra – a first-round TKO loss. However, Ponzinibbio bounced back with 7-straight wins that earned him a chance in the UFC.
Ponzinibbio didn’t enjoy a good start to his UFC campaign. He was beaten by Ryan LaFlare via. unanimous decision.
He then beat Wendell Oliveira and Sean Strickland before suffering his third defeat – against Lorenz Larkin.
Ponzinibbio then went on a seven-fight winning streak, that included wins over Gunnar Nelson, Mike Perry and Neil Magny.
Li Jingliang broke Ponzinibbio’s win streak before the Argentinian bounced back with a win over Miguel Baeza.
His MMA record is an impressive 30-8.
Santiago Ponzinibbio Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Santiago Ponzinibbio was born on the 26th of September, 1986 in La Plata. Not much is known about his parents.
He is in a relationship with Jackie and endorses Trifecta nutrition. Santiago Ponzinibbio’s other brand deals remain private. He also owns an MMA academy in Argentina.
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