Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Santiago Ponzinibbio

31-9

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

170 lbs

Reach

73"

Avg Fight Time

11:20

Gym

American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL

UFC Record

12-8(20 bouts)

Wins By

7 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec

Losses By

4 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 4R3 7R4 1

Last 5

LLWWL

Finish Rate

74%

Bonuses

Style

Striker

Location

Argentina

Last Fight2025-05-03

L - Daniel Rodriguez

KO/TKOR1 4:25

Punch to Head At Distance

Opponent Last Bout

W - Kevin HollandDecision - SplitR3 5:00

Fight History

LOSS

vs Li Jingliang

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:25

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:25

LOSS

vs Muslim Salikhov

UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Sean Strickland

UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Wendell Oliveira Marques

UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:20

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:20

LOSS

vs Ryan LaFlare

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Carlston Harris

UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 3:13

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 3:13

LOSS

vs Michel Pereira

UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Miguel Baeza

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Neil Magny

UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R4 2:36

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R4 2:36

WIN

vs Mike Perry

UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gunnar Nelson

UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:22

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:22

WIN

vs Nordine Taleb

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Zak Cummings

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Daniel Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:12

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:12

WIN

vs Andreas Stahl

UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:25

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:25

LOSS

vs Lorenz Larkin

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R2 3:07

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 3:07

LOSS

vs Kevin Holland

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 3:16

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:16

WIN

vs Alex Morono

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 2:29

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:29

LOSS

vs Geoff Neal

UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Court McGee

UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 4:15

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:15

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Outside Fighter

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.8/min

Grappling

0.60 TD

Defense

62%

⚖️Santiago adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

25 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+75% vs div avg

76%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

68%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Damage Events

40%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

32%

⭐Other

Overhands

32%

⭐Other

Knees

28%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (144%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 248% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punches to Head At Distance

57% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

29% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

14% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (4x, 57% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (62%) and Strikes/Min (4.8).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (160% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

42%

Below Avg

Division Rank#45 of 54

0%100%

Striking Defense

62%

Above Avg

Division Rank#3 of 54

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

41% acc95%

Clinch

66% acc2%

Ground

61% acc3%

Striking Differential+0.10/min

4.78 landed/min4.68 absorbed/min

4.78

Landed/Min

4.68

Absorbed/Min

0.73

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1083

Sig. Strikes Attempted2605

Key Insights

Santiago is a distance-first striker, with 95% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 95% of output at range with 41% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

27%

Low

Division Rank#41 of 54

0%100%

TD Defense

71%

Elite

Division Rank#22 of 54

0%100%

TD Success Rate

12%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.60

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

27%

Accuracy

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 71%.

6 career submission wins.

Lower TD accuracy (27%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,083

1.11

Ratio

Absorbed

974

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

11/6

KD Recovery

33.3%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

26.2

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.5

Standing %

95%

R3 vs R1 Output

160%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (26.2) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 160% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 20 fights

R1 Control

0:07

R2 Control

0:17

R3 Control

0:21

R1 to Final

+45%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+13.5pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+13.5pp

Body

-7.0pp

Leg

-6.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

+1.3pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 1 five-round fight

Rounds 1-3 Avg

21.9

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

11.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

50%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#16

of 54

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

#41

of 54

📉 Below Average

Accuracy

#45

of 54

📉 Below Average

Str Defense

of 54

🥇 Top 25%

Knockdowns

#11

of 54

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

#40

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Submissions

#37

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Damage Ratio

#37

of 54

🥉 Mid-range

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2917

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 3

33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights