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Santiago Ponzinibbio prepares for 40th MMA fight at UFC Abu Dhabi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Santiago Ponzinibbio prepares for 40th MMA fight at UFC Abu Dhabi
Summary

Santiago Ponzinibbio is set to compete in his 40th professional MMA fight on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi. The Argentinian welterweight, holding a record of 30-9, faces Sam Patterson after an initial opponent, Jack Hermansson, withdrew due to injury. Ponzinibbio, approaching his 40th birthday, reflects on his career and aims to prove his relevancy against younger talent. He emphasizes a day-by-day approach to his future in MMA, acknowledging he may be nearing retirement but still feels capable of competing at a high level.

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  • •Ponzinibbio has a professional record of 30-9 and 12-8 in the UFC.
  • •He originally was scheduled to fight Jack Hermansson, who is injured.
  • •The fight takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
  • •Ponzinibbio celebrates his 40th birthday weeks after this fight.
  • •He expresses a desire to compete in Madison Square Garden before retiring.
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  • 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Santiago Ponzinibbio taking career 'day by day' ahead of 40th fight
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Santiago Ponzinibbio reflects on his MMA career ahead of his 40th MMA fight at Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi.

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