Santiago Ponzinibbio

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.

Key moments

• Patterson settled into his range during the back half of round one.
• Patterson 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.