Santiago Ponzinibbio aims for 21st UFC fight against Sam Patterson

Santiago Ponzinibbio (30-9) is scheduled to fight Sam Patterson (14-3) at UFC Abu Dhabi. At 39, Ponzinibbio explained his continued passion for fighting, saying he enjoys the challenge and is financially secure enough to retire if he chooses. Despite losing three of his last four bouts, he remains committed to fighting anyone the UFC offers. Patterson is looking to rebound after a recent loss to Michael Page that ended his first-round finishing streak. Both fighters have faced challenges leading into this matchup.

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