Combat Edge Intelligence

Kevin Holland vs Santiago Ponzinibbio

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

29-15-0Record30-9-0
MiddleweightDivisionWelterweight
6'3"Height6'0"
81"Reach73″
185 lbsWeight170 lbs
Phalanx MMA AcademyTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Kevin Holland is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Santiago Ponzinibbio carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Kevin HollandNow 1736
If they win+11→ 1747
If they lose-13→ 1723
Santiago PonzinibbioNow 1712
If they win+13→ 1725
If they lose-11→ 1701

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1740 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1721 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.24
Sig. strikes / min
4.78
50%
Strike accuracy
42%
3.21
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.68
50%
Strike defense
62%
0.79
Takedown avg.
0.60
0%
Takedown accuracy
27%
58%
Takedown defense
71%
0.60
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Kevin HollandSantiago Ponzinibbio
170017502023202420252026

Win method breakdown

14 (48%)
KO/TKO
17 (57%)
9 (31%)
Submission
6 (20%)
6 (21%)
Decision
7 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Kevin Holland66%
Santiago Ponzinibbio 34%Elo baseline: 53%

The Combat Edge model makes Kevin Holland a 66% favorite over Santiago Ponzinibbio in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (53%).

Kevin Holland holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1736 to 1712, a 24-point edge.

Kevin Holland finishes 79% of wins inside the distance, Santiago Ponzinibbio 77%.

Kevin Holland and Santiago Ponzinibbio share 1 common opponent: Daniel Rodriguez.

Kevin Holland carries a 8-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

LossDecision (unanimous) · 2025
Daniel Rodriguez
LossTKO · 2025