In this article, we talk about Santiago Ponzinibbio, a kickboxer who has achieved so much for himself in the martial arts fraternity.

Santiago Ponzinibbio biography

Santiago Ponzinibbio was born on September 26, 1986, in La Plata, Argentina.

Santiago Ponzinibbio is a well-established Argentinan Mixed Martial Artist. He is currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship under the Welterweight division.

He has a fighting style of Kicking boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Santiago is also a Black belt holder in Brazilian Joi-Jitsu. He is active since 2008. 

 Ponzinibbio became interested in MMA, but his native country wasn’t able to provide gyms to train it. Due to that, Ponzinibbio traveled to Florianopolis, Brazil, where he lived the first five months in a tent on a beach, doing some odd jobs to try make the ends meet.

Meanwhile, he trained at several nearby gyms. 

Santiago Ponzinibbio Age

He is 36 years old.

Santiago Ponzinibbio Height

He is 6 feet tall.

Santiago Ponzinibbio Parents

He appears to be the only child his parents have ever had. There isn’t much information available in the media concerning Santiago’s family because they are not a well-known one. He has Sicilian ancestry. His parents had Italian ancestry.

Santiago Ponzinibbio education

 He started training at the age of 13 and did not attend any formal educational institutions. 

Santiago Ponzinibbio Children

No information is provided about his children

Santiago Ponzinibbio siblings

No information is provided about his siblings

Santiago Ponzinibbio Career

Santiago began his training when he was 13 years old and became a professional in 2008. After agreeing to a contract with The UFC Brazil, he gained notoriety. He shattered his hand during the tournament’s semifinal match, which he lost.

In the eleventh game, he suffered his first professional defeat in 2011.
Ryan LaFlare was the opponent for Santiago’s UFC debut in 2013, which he lost by unanimous decision.

Santiago has fought in 30 professional battles so far, dropping three of them. In his last seven games, he is unbeaten. He is scheduled to meet Li Jingliang on January 16, 2021, after not competing in a professional match since 2018.

Santiago Ponzinibbio wife

Santiago, an Argentinian native, appears to be dating Jackie and leading a happy life. Through his updates on social media sites, he keeps his followers up to date on his daily activities.

He travels frequently and keeps himself busy with training. He keeps visiting well-known vacation spots all around the world. He enjoys spending his downtime with his mother and dog.

The longtime girlfriend of the UFC fighter has not yet been engaged. They have been in a long-term relationship. He does not, however, post frequently about his relationship. Additionally, the couple has not yet welcomed a new family member.

Santiago Ponzinibbio Net worth

The estimated net worth of Santiago Ponzinibbio is over $500,000. He gained the most of his wealth through competing in the UFC and other fighting leagues. The current Best MMA Welterweight Fighter list has him at number 13. Santiago makes a respectable living as a UFC fighter with sponsorships and brand endorsements.

Santiago Ponzinibbio Salary

A UFC fighter often earns more than $50,000 yearly. 2013 saw Santiago win his first significant prize, $50,000.