Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Miguel Baeza was touted to be an extremely interesting fight to watch out for at UFC Vegas 28. The fight between the two welterweights lived up to all the hype it had garnered and more. The 170 pounders went to war and put on a Fight of the Night candidate.
Ponzinibbio, who took on an up-and-coming Baeza, arguably lost round one and found himself in trouble early on. However, the Argentinian bounced back impressively to win rounds two and three, securing a unanimous decision win at UFC Vegas 28. Fans and fighters on Twitter showered both men with praise for the valiant effort they put on tonight. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to the fight.
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Twitter reacts as Santiago Ponzinibbio and Miguel Baeza put on an epic fight
‘Hurricane’ Shane Burgos lauded both men for their no-quit attitude.
What a fight.. so much grit and toughness from both of these guys! #UFCVegas28
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) June 6, 2021
Do you agree with Sean Sheehan’s statement? Let us know in the comments below!
That was like a Thai fight where they took it easy for the bets to come in in round one and then went hell for leather in 2 and 3. #UFCVegas28
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) June 6, 2021
Bantamweight Cody Stamann made his thoughts on the fight very clear.
That fight was insane!!! #UFCFightnight
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) June 6, 2021
Welterweight Belal Muhammad lauded Ponzinibbio for putting on a valiant display after a long time away from the sport.
What a comeback santiago wasn’t giving up tonight he was ready to die
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 6, 2021
‘Maverick‘ made a rather bold statement regarding the final round between Ponzinibbio and Baeza.
That could very well have been round of the year. Amazing fight @SPonzinibbioMMA and @Thunder92Baeza 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼#UFCVegas28
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) June 6, 2021
The fight entertained Robbie Fox of Barstool Sports.
That fight was AWESOME #UFCVegas28
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) June 6, 2021
‘Wonderboy‘ commented on the heart displayed by his fellow 170-pound fighters.
What a freaking SCRAP!!! 😳😳😳 #UFCVegas28 tremendous heart by both men!!!!
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) June 6, 2021
Ponzinibbio vs Baeza is surely the strongest fight of the night contender so far.
Fighters sitting in the back in fight of the night considerations like “yesh y’all got it” 😂 Ponzinbbio & Baeza went after it tonight wheewwwwww 🔥🔥🔥
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 6, 2021
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski was all praise for the fight at UFC Vegas 28.
What a way to come back!!👏 #UFCVegas28
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) June 6, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter pointed out an interesting stat from the fight in favor of Ponzinibbio.
Per the unofficial stats, Santiago Ponzinibbio landed 73 significant strikes in the third round, which is more than any other fighter on this card with the exception of Manon Fiorot landed in their entire fight.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 6, 2021
Marc Raimondi was extremely impressed by round three between Baeza and Ponzinibbio.
Holy crap, Ponzinibbio vs. Baeza was incredible! That third round! #UFCVegas28
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) June 6, 2021
Ring rust? That is not a thing when it comes to the Argentinian Ponzinibbio.
Dude. How great is Santiago Ponzinibbio? Three year layoff didn't stop him. One bad opening round against Miguel Baeza wasn't gonna do it. Guy is on one leg throwing power shots at the end of the fight. I think he pulled it out.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 6, 2021
Light heavyweight Anthony Smith had one word for the fight.
Wow!!!!!!#UFCVegas28
— Anthony Smith (@lionheartasmith) June 6, 2021
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A clip of the last few minutes of round three shows exactly why everyone was all praise for both men.
Fight of the night? Month? Year? 😳
👏 What a way to end this scrap! #UFCVegas28 pic.twitter.com/4eCJCePUHi
— UFC (@ufc) June 6, 2021
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