Santiago Ponzinibbio

2022 - 12 - 11

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UFC 282 results: Santiago Ponzinibbio scores devastating knockout ... (MMA Fighting)

Santiago Ponzinibbio scored a devastating late knockout to put away Alex Morono to get the win at UFC 282.

That led to a wild exchange as Morono clubbed Ponzinibbio with a staggering overhand right that wobbled the Argentine fighter. Morono was continuously focusing on that same right hand that kept landing consistently with Ponzinibbio starting to counter with a series of calf-kicks to his lead leg. It was a tactical striking affair as the first round got started with Morono focusing on his lead jab while Ponzinibbio was firing back with stiff kicks to the body. One more punch followed as Morono crashed to the canvas, which forced the referee to rush in and stop the fight before any more punishment was dished out. The end came at 2:29 in the third round after Morono hit the canvas hard after eating a pair of blistering right hands from Ponzinibbio. “Too many ups and downs, too many crazy things in my life,” Ponzinibbio said after the win.

UFC 282 results: Santiago Ponzinibbio rallies to floor Alex Morono ... (MMA Junkie)

Santiago Ponzinibbio staged a late rally for a TKO of Alex Morono in the UFC 282 featured bout.

Alexander Hernandez via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:30](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-video-billy-quarantillo-comeback-tko-alexander-hernandez) [T.J. Joaquin Buckley via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 2:49](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-video-chris-curtis-blasts-joaquin-buckley-brutal-ko) [Billy Quarantillo def. Dalcha Lungiambula via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:41](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-video-edmen-shahbazyan-snaps-losing-skid-tko) [Chris Curtis def. Steven Koslow via TKO (punches, knees) – Round 3, 4:13](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-282-jan-blachowicz-magomed-ankalaev-paddy-pimblett-play-by-play-live-results) Chris Daukaus via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:23](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-video-jairzinho-rozenstruik-swarms-chris-daukaus-23-second-knockout-win) [Edmen Shahbazyan def. Erik Silva via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:41](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-282-jan-blachowicz-magomed-ankalaev-paddy-pimblett-play-by-play-live-results) [Cameron Saaiman def. Jay Perrin via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:44](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-results-raul-rosas-j-18-years-old-youngest-winner-submission) [Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Bryce Mitchell via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:10](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-results-ilia-topuria-submits-bryce-mitchell) [Raul Rosas Jr. Darren Till via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 2:43](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/ufc-282-results-dricus-du-plessis-submits-darren-till-round-3) [Ilia Topuria def. He pounced with a few follow-up shots, and it was waved off at the 2:29 mark of Round 3. Morono seemed to have more power in his shots and found a home for some good ones. It was somewhat slow-paced and elicited some boos from the crowd, but Morono had the biggest moment when he landed a shot that forced an off-balance Ponzinibbio to the ground shortly before the horn.

MMA Twitter Reacts To Santiago Ponzinibbio's TKO Of Alex Morono (MMA News)

Santiago Ponzinibbio staged an impressive come-from-behind TKO win over Alex Morono at UFC 282 tonight. The 35-year-old was up against it early in round one ...

UFC 282: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Alex Morono odds, picks and ... (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire)

Analyzing Saturday's UFC 282 odds and lines between Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Alex Morono, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

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Highlights! Santiago Ponzinibbio stuns Alex Morono with comeback ... (MMAmania.com)

Watch UFC 282 full fight video highlights: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Alex Morono (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) live on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) from inside T-Mobile ...

Ponzinibbio rained down a final blow before the referee finally stepped in for the TKO stoppage. However, Ponzinibbio packs one of the best right hands in the division and he let it loose in the third round. Despite filling in on short notice he was outpacing Ponzinibbio almost the entire way.

UFC 282: Santiago Ponzinibbio Puts Away Alex Morono in Third ... (Cageside Press)

With Robbie Lawler dropping off the UFC 282 card due to injury, it was Alex Morono stepping up on short notice against Santiago Ponzinibbio.

Morono answered by coming underneath with a right hand, dropping Ponzinibbio just prior to the horn. Ponzinibbio went to the body several times in the early-going on Saturday, while Morono landed his right hand once or twice. Santiago fired a leg kick; a spinning backfist attempt by Morono was well wide.

UFC 282 results: Santiago Ponzinibbio rallies to floor Alex Morono ... (Yahoo Sports)

Santiago Ponzinibbio staged a late rally for a TKO of Alex Morono in the UFC 282 featured bout.

Santiago Ponzinibbio def. Alex Morono at UFC 282: Best photos (MMA Junkie)

Check out these photos highlighting Santiago Ponzinibbio's TKO win over Alex Morono at UFC 282.

Santiago Ponzinibbio wants top 10 opponent after comeback TKO of ... (MMA Junkie)

On the main card of UFC 282, the Argentina-born welterweight found himself down two rounds in a 180-pound catchweight bout against short-notice opponent Alex ...

He was originally scheduled to face Robbie Lawler, but the former champion was forced out of the fight due to injury just a few days ahead of the contest. Ponzinibbio then took the judges out of the equation by finishing Morono (22-8 MMA, 11-5 UFC) with [UFC 282](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-282), the Argentina-born welterweight found himself down two rounds in a 180-pound catchweight bout against short-notice opponent Alex Morono.

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