Welterweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Santiago Ponzinibbio

Santiago Ponzinibbio

31-9
Age
38
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
LLWLL
Finish Rate
74%
Bonuses
6
Style
Striker
Location
Argentina
Last Fight2025-05-03
DR
L - Daniel Rodriguez
KO/TKOR2 3:06
Punches
Opponent Last Bout
W - Kevin Holland

Fight History

LOSS
SP
vs Sam Patterson
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov· 2026-07-25
KO/TKOPunches·R2 3:06
LOSS
DR
vs Daniel Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-05-03
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:12
WIN
CH
vs Carlston Harris
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-01-11
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 3:13
LOSS
MS
vs Muslim Salikhov
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2024-07-13
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:16
WIN
AM
vs Alex Morono
UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev· 2022-12-10
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:29
LOSS
MP
vs Michel Pereira
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira· 2022-05-21
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
GN
vs Geoff Neal
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Miguel Baeza
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai· 2021-06-05
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LJ
vs Li Jingliang
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar· 2021-01-16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:25
WIN
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio· 2018-11-17
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R4 2:36
WIN
MP
vs Mike Perry
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos· 2017-12-16
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio· 2017-07-16
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:22
WIN
NT
vs Nordine Taleb
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne· 2017-02-19
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ZC
vs Zak Cummings
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres· 2016-08-06
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Court McGee
UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans· 2016-04-16
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:15
WIN
AS
vs Andreas Stahl
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant· 2015-12-10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:25
LOSS
LL
vs Lorenz Larkin
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Romero· 2015-06-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 3:07
WIN
SS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir· 2015-02-22
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
WO
vs Wendell Oliveira Marques
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· 2014-09-13
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:20
LOSS
RL
vs Ryan LaFlare
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2· 2013-11-09
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
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
27 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+77% vs div avg
78%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Leg Kicks

#2
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Damage Events

#3
41%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
30%
⭐Other
Overhands
30%
Counters
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (78%). 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 (141%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 242% 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
7
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#1
7
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (7x, 100% 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
40% 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
0
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 40% 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
4
Defended
29
Total
33
0.60
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
4
TD Landed
33
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
9
Landed
33
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
25.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.4
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
160%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (25.6) - maintains relentless pace.

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

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 21 fights
R1 Control
0:06
R2 Control
0:16
R3 Control
0:21
R1 to Final
+48%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.4pp
Body
-6.5pp
Leg
-6.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.4pp
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
21.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
11.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
52%
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
#3
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+)
1
/ 3
33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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