UFC Denver Results: Muslim Salikhov defeats Santiago Ponzinibbio (Highlights)

We now have you coated for all of tonight’s UFC Denver outcomes, together with the co-main occasion between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Muslim Salikhov.

Ponzinibbio (29-8 MMA) might be returning to motion for the primary time since struggling a knockout loss to Kevin Holland at UFC 287 in April of final 12 months. The ‘Argentine Dagger’ has gone 2-3 over his previous 5 Octagon appearances total.

In the meantime, Muslim Salikhov (20-5 MMA) might be seeking to snap a two-fight dropping skid when he takes to the cage this night. The 40-year-old Russian is coming off losses to Randy Brown and Nicolas Dalby respectively.

This one will maintain you on the fringe of your seat! @SPonzinibbioMMA vs Muslim Salikhov

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— UFC (@ufc) July 14, 2024

Spherical one of many UFC Denver co-main occasion begins and Salikhov opens with a pair of kicks, one to the physique and one to the lead leg. He comes ahead and simply misses with a excessive kick try. Santiago Ponzinibbio appears to be like to shut the space. He swings and misses with a proper hand. Muslim Salikhov comes ahead and lands a brief left hook. He follows that up with one other kick to the physique. The ‘Argentine Dagger’ swings and misses with an enormous proper hand. Extra good low kicks from the 40-year-old Russian. Ponzinibbio applies some stress and connects with a proper hand after lacking with a left. He forces the clinch however Salikhov rapidly breaks free. A giant proper hand seems to stumble the Argentinian. Muslim Salikhov leaps in with a left hook that partially connects. Santiago Ponzinibbio returns fireplace with a 1-2. The fighters commerce pictures within the pocket and a physique shot from ‘Ponz’ sends Muslim down to 1 knee. He’s again and throwing immediately, nonetheless. Salikhov with a pleasant examine left hook. Santiago Ponzinibbio with an excellent punch that causes a reduce on the bridge of the nostril of the Russian. Salikhov with a proper hand earlier than the horn sounds to finish an entertaining spherical one.

Spherical two of the UFC Denver co-main occasion begins and Santiago Ponzinibbio comes out rapidly with a 1-2 after which a kick to the physique that falls brief. He’s seeking to setup his proper hand. Muslim Salikhov retains him at bay with a spinning again kick. One other spinning try from the Russian, however this one fails to hit the mark. Salikhov with a spinning wheel kick that partially connects to the face of the Argentine. Santiago Ponzinibbio returns fireplace with a two-punch mixture however then will get caught by an uppercut. He shakes that off and lands one other good proper hand. Salikhov shoots for a takedown and will get it for all of a second. ‘Ponz’ is again up and seeking to shut the space. He lands a pleasant left hook after which a proper hand excessive. One minute stays within the second body. Each males swing and miss with hooks within the pocket. Santiago shoots for a takedown and will get it. Muslim is attempting to scoot to the cage to wall stroll. The horn sounds to finish spherical two.

The third and remaining spherical of the UFC Denver co-main occasion begins and Muslim Salikhov comes ahead rapidly. He lands a left hook after which a kick to the physique. Santiago Ponzinibbio counters with an enormous proper hand excessive. He follows that up with a pleasant 1-2. Salikhov solutions with a brief left. ‘Ponz’ with a low kick. Muslim misses with a excessive kick try. Salikhov with a kick to the physique after which a left hook. Ponzinibbio forces the clinch and lands a knee. Muslim Salikhov breaks free and circles off the cage. He lands a pleasant low kick. Santiago Ponzinibbio shoots in for a takedown. He can’t get it however forces the Russian up towards the cage. The group is rising stressed, however this can be a fairly good struggle in all equity. The Argentinian drags the Russian down and appears for a choke. He provides up on that and proceeds to grapple for higher place. Muslim is touchdown some brief pictures type off his again. He ultimately scrambles again to his ft. ‘Ponz’ nonetheless has him within the clinch and that’s the place this struggle will finish because the horn sounds.

That was a detailed struggle! 👀

However in the long run, it was Muslim Salikhov getting the break up! How did you rating that one? #UFCDenver pic.twitter.com/m0RimbqoO2

— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) July 14, 2024

Official UFC Denver Outcomes: Muslim Salikhov def. Santiago Ponzinibbio by break up determination (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Who would you prefer to see Salikhov struggle subsequent following his break up determination victory over Ponzinibbio this night in Colorado?