Tomás Yelmini
The elite of the mixed martial arts has Las Vegas as one of its main venues, and it is there at the T-Mobile Arena that Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Alex Morono will be one of the most important fights of an exciting evening to follow from end to end. This is a welterweight fight between two men of great octagon experience who are looking to remain in demand on the UFC’s main card.
Morono was called up at the last minute, as Ponzinibbio’s original opponent, Robbie Lawler, got injured which forced him out of the fight.
At JefeBet we bring you the recommendations and all the information you need to enjoy the fight, while you can read predictions and betting previews to be aware of what can happen at UFC 282 with this exciting duel: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Alex Morono.
Betting Preview for UFC 282 Santiago Ponzinibbio vs Alex Morono on Saturday, December 10, 2022
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.
- When: Saturday, December 10, 2022, 10:00 PM ET.
- Odds: Santiago Ponzinibbio (-175) vs Alex Morono (+150)
All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings.
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Santiago Ponzinibbio
- Odds: -175
- Record: 18-1-0
- Age: 36
- Height: 1.83 m
- Weight: 77 kg
- Reach: 185 cm
Ponzinibbio has been showing a good level and has been fighting against strong opponents, but he knows that he needs to be recognized with victories to climb positions in the ranking and fight for the title of the category.
The problem for the native of La Plata, Argentina, lies in his recent track record. After more than two years of absence due to different injuries, he has accumulated one victory in his last four presentations. However, the last two defeats were by split decision and highly controversial, especially the most recent one against Michel Pereira, where he clearly seemed to have won.
Alex Morono
- Odds: +150
- Record: 22-7-0
- Age: 32
- Height: 1.80 m
- Weight: 77 kg
- Reach: 183 cm
All the way from Houston, he was called up at the last minute to replace the injured Robbie Lawler for the clash against Argentina’s Santiago Ponzinibbio. He is not an accessible rival, and comes with a good record of victories: four in a row. The last was in July, when he beat Matthew Semelsberger in three rounds.
He has not fallen since late 2020, when Anthony Pettis defeated him on the cards. He has been participating in the UFC for almost 7 years, and despite not being a knockout, he is an interesting fighter.
At the age of 32, his unfinished business is to have a title shot. He has made enough merits, but he still does not obtain a good ranking among welters. Who knows, he may be able to make the difference on the night in Las Vegas against the Argentinean.
JefeBet Prediction
They are two men of great experience, but Ponzinibbio seems better prepared to face this fight. His recent performances have left him in good standing despite the results. The last minute call, beyond the fact that an athlete should always be well-prepared, is a disadvantage for Morono. JefeBet‘s opinion is that the Argentinean will win on the cards.
Prediction: Santiago Ponzinibbio wins by unanimous decision.
