Santiago Ponzinibbio to return against Sam Patterson at UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Santiago Ponzinibbio will return to the octagon for the first time in over a year on July 25. He is scheduled to face Sam Patterson in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 282 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Ponzinibbio has not competed since losing by TKO to Daniel Rodriguez in May 2025, while Patterson is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Michael Page in March, ending his four-fight finish streak. The matchup is part of a broader lineup featuring other fighters such as Magomed Ankalaev and Khalil Rountree Jr.
- •Ponzinibbio last fought in May 2025, losing by TKO.
- •Patterson's last fight was a unanimous decision loss in March.
- •Fight is set for July 25 at UFC Fight Night 282.
- •Event will take place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.
- •Ponzinibbio has a professional record of 30-9 MMA.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Santiago Ponzinibbio returns against Sam Patterson at UFC Abu Dhabi
"Santiago Ponzinibbio will make his return after over a year away from action.
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