‘Sad to watch’… Fans beg 39-year-old UFC Abu Dhabi star to retire after brutal KO loss
Fans are calling for the retirement of 39-year-old UFC fighter Santiago Ponzinibbio following a brutal knockout loss at UFC Abu Dhabi.
📍 Aftermath
Santiago Ponzinibbio suffered a brutal knockout loss after being blasted by Sam Patterson with a right hand. Following the fight, fans described the performance as sad to watch and urged the 39-year-old to retire.
Epilogue added 85d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Preview: UFC Abu Dhabi prelims Sherdog · 88d ago
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‘Sad to watch’… Fans beg 39-year-old UFC Abu Dhabi star to retire after brutal KO loss Bloody Elbow · 88d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: Fans are calling for the retirement of 39-year-old UFC fighter Santiago Ponzinibbio following a brutal knockout loss at UFC Abu Dhabi.
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At UFC Abu Dhabi, Sam Patterson defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio via knockout, landing a right hand to secure the win. The 39-year-old Ponzinibbio had previously discussed drawing inspiration from Argentina’s World Cup run leading up to the event.
Coverage from Bloody Elbow emphasizes a negative fan reaction, with spectators describing the loss as "sad to watch" and urging the fighter to retire. Other reporting on the event comes from MMA Junkie, MMA Fighting, Sherdog, and Yahoo Sports.
Future developments depend on whether Ponzinibbio addresses the calls for his retirement following the result of UFC Fight Night 282.
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The obvious questions
Who defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio?
Sam Patterson won the fight by blasting Ponzinibbio with a right hand.
How old is Santiago Ponzinibbio?
He is 39 years old.
What event did this fight take place at?
The fight occurred during UFC Abu Dhabi (UFC Fight Night 282).
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