In case you were wondering why Santiago Ponzinibbio has been absent from social media for the last week, it’s because the Argentinian has been battling with a nasty bacterial blood infection.
The streaking UFC welterweight contender was rushed to the hospital to undergo emergency surgery and spent a full week in recovery.
The 32-year-old has been released from the hospital and is currently recovering back at home.
The American Top Team product posted the following positive health update on social media.
“Hello friends, I have been absent from social media recently because I had emergency surgery and had to spend a week in the hospital but I’m in recovery mode.