Santiago Ponzinibbio

Sam Patterson found his range late in the first round, then raised the pressure in the second and walked Santiago Ponzinibbio down for a TKO at 3:06.

Key moments

• Patterson settled into his range during the back half of round one.
• He increased the pressure and damage in round two.
• Patterson continued unloading after hurting Ponzinibbio until the stoppage.

Santiago Ponzinibbio lost a split decision to Michel Pereira after three competitive rounds at UFC Vegas 55.

Key moments

• Pereira landed the first major strike with a hard right-hand counter as Ponzinibbio tried to close distance behind his kicking game.
• Pereira generally landed the heavier punches, but Ponzinibbio answered with several sharp left hands that briefly disrupted his opponent's rhythm.
• Ponzinibbio increased his pressure late in the second round, and both welterweights continued exchanging through a hard-fought third round.
• The judges awarded Pereira the split decision by scores of 30-27, 29-28, and 28-29.

Santiago Ponzinibbio defeated Sean Strickland by unanimous decision in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 61.

Key moments

• Ponzinibbio and Strickland exchanged at a high pace early, with Ponzinibbio turning the first round in his favor with heavy punches and a head kick.
• Strickland answered with his jab and a takedown, but Ponzinibbio rallied with another hard combination and kept pressing forward.
• Ponzinibbio was briefly put on the mat in the third round, rose quickly, and spent the rest of the fight firing back while attempting his own takedowns.
• Ponzinibbio won the unanimous decision by three scores of 30-27.