A former top contender, Santiago Ponzinibbio had an unfortunate return to the UFC octagon after an extended layoff, as Li Jingliang knocked him out with a brutal check hook. He will attempt to get back to winning ways against upcoming prospect Miguel Baeza, who has been tearing through the 170lb division.
Round 1
Baeza lands multiple early calf kicks. Ponzinibbio is attacking with his jab. Baeza knocks Ponzinibbio off balance. Ponzinibbio’s leg is looking compromised. Head kick attempt from Baeza. Baeza stuns Ponzinibbio with a jab straight. Ponzinibbio blitzes Baeza as the round comes to a close.
10-9 Baeza
Round 2
Ponzinibbio comes out aggressive although he is somewhat neutralized by a calf kick from Baeza. Baeza lands a big right hand that rocks his opponent. Ponzinibbio recovers. Both men start to exchange punches. Ponzinibbio begins landing his own leg kicks. He begins upping the tempo and lands a variety of strikes.
10-9 Ponzinibbio
Round 3
Both men enter this round by going shot for shot. Ponzinibbio is the one landing calf kicks now. Ponzinibbio appears to rock Baeza! Baeza has recovered and is now throwing back. Both men are exchanging heavy shots in the pocked. Ponzinibbio lands a huge hook but Baeza powers through and swings back.
10-9 Ponzinibbio
Official Decision: Santiago Ponzinibbio def. Miguel Baeza via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
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GIVE IT UP FOR THESE TWO! 👏@SPonzinibbioMMA & @Thunder92Baeza turn in an instant classic, scorecards incoming! #UFCVegas28 pic.twitter.com/dUBvizJRSM
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Shot for shot 👊
These two are looking for the finish 🤯 #UFCVegas28 pic.twitter.com/qaHCaFdFMR
— UFC (@ufc) June 6, 2021
Fight of the night? Month? Year? 😳
👏 What a way to end this scrap! #UFCVegas28 pic.twitter.com/4eCJCePUHi
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The Argentine Dagger is BACK!
🇦🇷@SPonzinibbioMMA gets his hand raised after the slugfest #UFCVegas28 pic.twitter.com/lip14SXi5S
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