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Ponzinibbio and Taleb met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne on Sunday, February 19. Ponzinibbio is 31-10 overall and 5-2 in the UFC. Taleb is 15-7 and 4-1. Ponzinibbio has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Taleb has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Ponzinibbio won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Ponzinibbio | Taleb |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | — |
| Reach | 73" | 74" |
| Age | 30 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 5-2 | 4-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 4.4 | 1.5 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 41% | 57% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 64% | 70% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 17% | 77% |
| Takedown Defense | 60% | 69% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 43% | 20% |
| Finished Rate | 14% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 43% | 60% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:01 | 12:09 |