Santiago Ponzinibbio left no room for debate.
The American Top Team-trained welterweight obliterated Gunnar Nelson with first-round punches in the UFC Fight Night 113 “Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio” main event on Sunday at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. Ponzinibbio closed the deal 1:22 into Round 1 and continued his steady ascent in one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s deepest divisions.
As has always been his custom, Nelson carried his hands low while probing for openings on the feet. Ponzinibbio clipped him with an overhand right, pushed him to the fence and floored the dazed Renzo Gracie black belt with a clean left to the face.