Video: Jake Paul hospitalized with a broken back after carrying the weight of pay-per-view (PPV) promotion for his Hasim Rahman Jr. fight on Aug. 6 at MSG in New York. Ponzinibbio has to march down Pereira and make him uncomfortable. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight sluggers Santiago Ponzinibbio and Michel Pereira will collide this weekend (Sat., May 21, 2022) at UFC Vegas 55 inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. And who wouldnt want to cheer on a welterweight who rushes his opponent, more than half the time scoring a knockout or securing a submission within the next few minutes? This is a bet Id make sooner rather than later, though, as its starting to move Pereiras way on most books as of writing. After a hard fought decision loss to the then-undefeated Ryan LaFlare in his debut, Gente Boa dropped and stopped TUF Brazil 3 alum Wendell Oliveira in only 80 seconds last September.
Lets take a closer look at the keys to victory for each man: HERE WE GO AGAIN! Up next, Ponzinibbio will head to Hollywood, Florida for UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Romero and a bout with The Monsoon, Lorenz Larkin. I was happy with my performance, but there are always things to improve. UFC 280 Continues To Stack Up With Dariush Vs. Gamrot. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Pereiras unorthodox striking has served him well on his current four-fight win streak. Ponzinibbio is currently ranked 19th by the at Welterweight. Before that, he had beat Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 140 on 17th November 2018 by knockout in the 4th round at Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has to make Pereira hesitate, give him a reason to stay at distance. Ill break it all down below, with my favorite bet for the fight. The defeat has left the Argentinian Dagger seemingly quite frustrated after putting in so much effort. Ponzinibbio does tend to wear down a bit later in fights, though.
Despite his experience, Pereira is just 28 years old, so it may be that hes fully coming into his prime right now. A hand injury has forced Santiago Ponzinibbio out of his main event fight against Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night in Chile on May 19. Pereira is the better defensive fighter on the feet, and thus should land more shots throughout this one as well as having all of the grappling upside. He has average takedown defense, but its likely that Pereira is able to find one of two throughout this one. This is a clear puncher vs. kicker bout. Neil Magny understands the way the game is being played these days where the loudest guy in the room gets the most attention but he's. Rafael dos Anjos was happy to face Kevin Lee when that fight was offered to him but the former champion explains why hes not facing. And in addition to this bout having two aggressive strikers in it, Larkin is a teammate of Stricklands and will be looking to get some revenge for Millennia MMA. Ponzinibbio faces Neil Magny on Saturday. That fight marks his sole victory stretching all the way back to 2018, when he defeated Neal Magny via 4th round knockoutafter which a series of injuries kept him on the sidelines for just over two years.
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Or will Ponzinibbio be able to solve his tricky style? Its expected to, with -150 or so odds, depending on the sportsbook. Which man will earn the victory? Santiago Ponzinibbio is currently 35 years old. UFC Vegas 55 Results: Ketlen Vieira takes n UFC Vegas 28 Post-fight Press Conference vi UFC Vegas 28 bonuses: Rozenstruik and Tybur Rafael dos Anjos explains why hes not fi Santiago Ponzinibbio Calls for 2019 Title S Santiago Ponzinibbio Lays Out Neil Magny (U Santiago Ponzinibbio, Johnny Walker Earn $5 Santiago Ponzinibbio Face Plants Neil Magny Watch the UFC Buenos Aires Post-Fight Press UFC Buenos Aires Results: Magny vs. Ponzini UFC Buenos Aires: Santiago Ponzinibbio R Santiago Ponzinibbio Returns Home to Begin UFC Buenos Aires: Magny vs. Santiago Set, b UFC Buenos Aires Media Day Faceoffs: Neil M Watch Santiago Ponzinibbio Take Out Court M UFC Releases Argentina Fight Poster Featuri Santiago Ponzinibbio Gets UFC Headliner at Kamaru Usman Expected to Face Demian Maia i Santiago Ponzinibbio Out of UFC Chile Main Kamaru Usman Expected to Face Santiago Ponz Santiago Ponzinibbio Gets The Win in War wi Santiago Ponzinibbio Gets Past Iron Chinned Watch the UFC on FOX 26 Post-Fight Press Co UFC on FOX 26: Lawler vs. dos Anjos Weigh-i Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Mike Perry: Who is Mike Perry Goes Off During UFC on FOX 26 Fa Sean Strickland: Israel Adesanya is a b**ch, Dana White: Colby Covington says he can fight in three different divisions.
My fights are exciting because I give all of me.. For those reasons, Im willing to lay the slight juice on Pereira at -124. Our betting analyst breaks down the fight below, complete with picks and predictions based on the odds. Most entrance times are estimates and may change during the event or at short notice. Ponzinibbio, on the other hand, has very little interest in bringing fights to the ground.
The Argentine talent has beaten the likes of Gunnar Nelson, Neil Magny, Mike Perry and Sean Strickland throughout his UFC career. With an overall 15-4, 1 NC pro record, Larkin has had success at heavier classes, but he may have found his optimal fighting weight with the recent drop to 170 pounds. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
Kind regards, Russell, Trying to get tickets for walker vs santos. I wouldnt take it past -135 or so Ponzinibbio has enough power to make it a bit scary to lay much juice. Click an image below for Ring Girl Gallery, UFC London Live Results: Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall, Petr Yan vs. Sean OMalley announced for massive UFC 280 card, Brian Ortega speaks out for the first time since freak injury, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz official as main event for UFC 279, Champion Alexander Volkanovski doesnt mind the idea of an interim title fight. Will Pereiras unorthodox striking rule the day? Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly.
Hes sacrificed a bit of his wildness in the process, but the Brazilian has still won four in a row in largely entertaining fashion. 
A welterweight showdown between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Michel Pereira is agreed for the upcoming UFC Fight Night card on May 21, multiple people with knowledge of the booking confirmed the news to MMA Fighting following a report from The Underground. Mike Perry gave opponent Santiago Ponzinibbio a mouthful of abuse as they stared each other down at the UFC on FOX 26 media day. The Pick: Michel Pereira ML (-124) | Bet to: -135, Copyright 2022 Action Network Inc, All Rights Reserved.Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | AdChoices. He lost by split decision in the 3rd round. Hes no longer a top contender, but Gente Boa is still one of the most fun strikers in the division. UFC Vegas 55 Odds, Under Dogs And Best Bets! He has a handful of submission wins in his career, but the real appeal is his ability to steal rounds. In an interview with Combate, Ponzinibbio explained why the result affect his mood so much after the fight. Santiago Ponzinibbio isn't rushing to a title shot but he's not going to wait around either.
Hed also be wise to cut off the cage with kicks, which will help slow Pereiras footwork and do attritional damage. While I generally dont like double-dipping with my live bets, if he gets to plus-money after the first frame, it will be too good to pass up. Brazil is my second home and I have a lot of respect for my Brazilian fans and friends., This Saturday in Hollywood, Florida, welterweights will war as Ponzinibbio will try with all his might to give the fans some fireworks against Larkin. The 28-year-old has successfully transferred his truly exciting brand of MMA from local leagues across South America to inside the Octagon, first as a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2. Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC Vegas 55 fight card right here, starting with the ESPN+ Prelims matches, which are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. It may have not been a finish like he always aims for, but Ponzinibbio kept relentless pressure on Strickland in the stand-up, earning 30-27 scorecards from all three judges. Hes on the cusp of breaking into the Top 15 or at least scoring a ranked opponent next. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the recipients of the performance-based bonuses following Saturday's UFC Vegas 28 event at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. In a close, thrilling co-main event match at UFC Vegas 55, welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio ended up on the losing side of a split decision against Michel Pereira. Thats quite a rebound from his embarrassing Tristan Connelly loss, and proof that Pereira is a real threat at 170 pounds. Predictions! So when I was in the TUF house they were expecting some rivalry because I'm Argentinean and that didn't happen. Dana White weighs in on Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. boxing match:Hes a Miesha Tate releases statement following UFC Long Island loss. Try Our Sister Site, Box.Live.
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Here are the post fight bonuses for the UFC Fight Night card in Argentina capped off by Santiago Ponzinibbio's punishing knockout over Neil Magny, Santiago Ponzinibbio made his home country proud with a dominant outing in Argentina on Saturday night with a fourth round knockout against Neil Magny in. That fight was 1 month and 24 days ago. , I should be fighting for the title. Santiago said There arent many people with a record like that in the UFC. He is a great fighter, very experienced and versatile, Ponzinibbio said. Permission has been sought and granted for all licensed media or provided to MMAFacts.com via media packs. If Gente Boa is to continue throwing down on main cards vs. top competition, he has to even up that recent record and get back in the win column. Santiago Ponzinibbio's record currently stands at 28 wins, 6 loses and 0 draws. 1, Predictions!
Ponzinibbio certainly has a punchers chance, but I dont see many other paths to victory for him. All of Pereiras interrupting blows will be important here. Record: 27-11 (2)Key Wins: Niko Price (UFC 264), Andre Fialho (UFC 270) Danny Roberts (UFC Fight Night 152), Khaos Williams (UFC Vegas 17), Zelim Imadaev (UFC Vegas 9)Key Losses: Tristan Connelly (UFC Fight Night 158), Dusko Todorovic (Serbian Battle Championship 19)Keys to Victory: Pereira is one of the largest Welterweights on the roster. Charles Oliveiras next fight is set for UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi, and he has an offer for upcoming foe Islam Makhachev. No promotions available. Changes and delays are outside of our control. No matter how it plays out, Neil Magny brings the fight every time, and plans to do so against Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Buenos Aires.
Try selecting a different location. While thats easier said than done, Ponzinibbio is a very active striker who will give himself plenty of chances. We couldn't find any ticket details for Santiago Ponzinibbio at the moment. Whether its the jab, front snap kick or cross doesnt really matter, but one of those weapons has to land early to keep Ponzinibbio off him.
Its exhausting to fight from the back foot, and Pereira cuts a good amount of weight. Pictured: Santiago Ponzinibbio, Michel Pereira. MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Michel Pereira full fight preview | UFC Vegas 55, Paul Breaks His Back Carrying PPV Promotion. Neil Magny and Santiago Ponzinibbio kept things in a jovial mood when they faced off at Thursday's UFC Buenos Aires Media Day. Pereira is known for his flashy fighting style, mixing in superman punches, flying attacks, and even a backflip guard pass into his arsenal. It pisses me off, but I know Ill overcome this. I know Im good enough to be at the top. He certainly seems to have the better cardio anyway, but forcing Ponzinibbio to work harder will amplify that. Is there any context where this isnt a great fight? Photo of the Day: UFC owner Ari Emanuel hoses down Elon Musk aboard Zeus. Charles Oliveira has proven that hes dangerous in literally every area that a mixed martial arts contest can go. Santiago Ponzinibbio is not only a fun name to say, but hes a doubly fun fighter to watch. It was a controlling victory through pace and space, which showed a maturation to Ponzinibbios usual swing first and ask questions later attack. Love Boxing Too? My last fight, when it was over, even Kamaru Usman, who is not my friend, posted a tweet saying I had won it. Pereira also holds victories over fan favorite Niko Price and Khaos Williams inside the octagon. Will Russell Westbrook accept a supporting role with the Lakers? This service is intended for adult users only.
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If he can find Pereiras chin, Ponzinibbio can have some success here. Either way, its pretty essential that the Brazilian sticks Ponzinibbio with some hard shots early then feints those strikes to freeze him up. I will give more than 100 percent, like I always do. Pereira (27-11) is on a roll after getting together the second-longest winning streak of his MMA career, capped by a decision over short-notice replacement Andre Fialho in January.
Tune in to MMAWeekly.com on Saturday, Nov. 17, for full UFC Fight Night 140: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio Live Results & Stats from Buenos Aires. Never miss the big news, Alex Pereira responds to Khamzat Chimaevs callout: Hes a coward seeking attention. Thats not to say Ponzinibbio is helpless now, but the aggressive striker has lost a bit of speed and durability. Alex Pereira demolished Sean Strickland to earn a shot at Israel Adesanyas UFC middleweight championship. ESPN3 New Zealand National Basketball League, Around The Horn Presented by Corona Extra, #7 Cornell vs. #6 Rutgers (Semifinal #1) (M Lacrosse), En Espaol-Top Rank Classic Fights: Miguel Cotto vs. Shane Mosley, Dick Vitale gives moving acceptance speech at ESPYS, Curry, Diggins-Smith, Ogwumike advocate for Brittney Griner's release, Athletes take stand for equality as part of Title IX tribute, Conor Gallagher dreadfully misses penalty kick as Charlotte FC emerges victorious, Steph pokes fun at LeBron in ESPYS monologue, Inside Dick Vitale's intense battle with cancer, Major Gretchen Evans' remarkable road to recovery, How James Harden's new deal helps the 76ers, Mane converts a penalty in Bayern Munich debut, Katie Ledecky sends message to young athletes after accepting award, Christian Pulisic slots one in to put Chelsea up 1-0, Ella Toone volleys in a late equalizer for England, Pujols thanks family, MLB after being awarded Ali Award, Smart reiterates want to move Florida vs. Georgia game out of Jacksonville, Steph's Mount Rushmore status has Max and Perk split, Ellen White nearly scores the opener for England, Mad Dog's most storied CFB programs list has First Take's panel puzzled, Clark: Davante Adams' best shot at a Super Bowl was with Packers, These 2022 sports flops will leave you shaking your head, Kevin Hart and The Rock take on the tortilla challenge, Tyson Fury is ready to fight Anthony Joshua for free, Why the 'Let Russ Cook' days are over for Wilson, Why Dabo Swinney thinks DJ Uiagalelei is poised for a great year.
