UFC welterweight contenders Santiago Ponzinibbio and Sam Patterson are looking to return to the win column, as they are scheduled to face each other at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday inside Etihad Arena on Yas Island, UAE.
Even though both are coming off losses in their previous fights, Patterson is going to be the considerable betting favorite with -500 UFC odds, while Ponzinibbio will be the heavy betting underdog with +360 odds.
UFC Abu Dhabi: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Sam Patterson Fight Odds
- Santiago Ponzinibbio: +360
- Sam Patterson: -500
UFC Abu Dhabi: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Sam Patterson: Tale of the Tape
| Santiago Ponzinibbio | Sam Patterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 39 | 30 |
| Height | 6’0” | 6’3” |
| Reach | 73 inches | 78 inches |
| Leg Reach | 40.5 inches | 43 inches |
| Record | 31-9 | 14-3 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 74% | 93% |
UFC Abu Dhabi: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Sam Patterson: Prediction
As the taller and longer fighter, I predict a TKO/KO victory for Patterson over Ponzinibbio. I expect Patterson to fully utilize his physicality to piece up Ponzinibbio from a very comfortable distance.
Patterson is a very skilled striker who likes to throw calf kicks and stiff jabs. With his speed, Patterson can knock out Ponzinibbio because Ponzinibbio’s very hittable with his lowered guard.
The best route to victory for Patterson is to beat up Ponzinibbio’s lead leg with hard kicks. Once his legs receive enough punishment, Ponzinibbio is expected to slow down, and Patterson can then proceed to let go of his hands to finish the fight.
Santiago Ponzinibbio’s Recent Fight Results
Ponzinibbio is a UFC veteran who has been with the promotion since 2013. But he has only won two of his last five bouts inside the octagon. His wins were against Alex Morono and Carlston Harris, while he absorbed losses to Kevin Holland, Muslim Salikhov, and Daniel Rodriguez.
Sam Patterson’s Recent Fight Results
Patterson was a product of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022. Since then, he has competed in six fights under the promotion, racking up four wins (Yohan Lainesse, Kiefer Crosbie, Danny Barlow, and Trey Waters) and two losses (Yanal Ashmouz and Michael Page).
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