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UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
vs Santiago Ponzinibbio · Jul 25, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
30
Height
6' 3"
Reach
78"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
England
Key Stats
78%
Win Rate
93%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
7
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
18
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at welterweight. Sam Patterson has built a 14-3 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving England's regional scene.
The ground is where fights end: 7 wins by submission (50% of the total). Scrambles that look even suddenly aren't. Add a 78" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
He's coming off a loss to Michael Page. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Next up: Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on July 25, 2026. Circle the date.
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