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Daniel Rodriguez defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio via third-round technical knockout (TKO) at UFC on ESPN 67 on May 3, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Fight Breakdown
- Round 1: Both welterweights traded heavy strikes early. Ponzinibbio favored inside leg kicks, but a slip on the canvas allowed Rodriguez to land a hard punch that staggered the Argentinian. Rodriguez swarmed with powerful combinations, though Ponzinibbio managed to survive the round.
- Round 2: Rodriguez dictated the early pace with a stiff jab and his signature left hand. Ponzinibbio rallied back with clean right hooks and increased his forward pressure as Rodriguez began to slow down. After a failed attempt, Ponzinibbio secured a late takedown to close the frame.
- Round 3: Ponzinibbio came out aggressive, looking to capitalize on a visibly fatigued Rodriguez. However, Rodriguez timed a counter and landed a massive, “nuclear” left hand that dropped Ponzinibbio cleanly. The referee stepped in to halt the bout at the 1:12 mark