TUF Brazil’s Santiago Ponzinibbio Recovering, Anxious for Octagon Return Aline Bak June 10, 2013 UFC While covering UFC on Fuel TV 10 in Fortaleza, Brazil, The MMA Corner’s Aline Baktchejian Djehdian spoke with The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2‘s Santiago Ponzinibbio. The pair discussed Ponzinibbio’s injury which forced him out of the reality show’s final against William “Patolino” Macario, who he thought would win the final and when he plans to return to the Octagon. Below are versions in both English and Portuguese. Click the tab to switch the language. [tabgroup][tab title=”English”] Who do you think will win the final? It will be a sensational fight. They are two guys worthy of being in the final. “Patolino” has heavy hands and Leo Santos is very technical, can take the fight by submission or decision. I think each fighter has an equal chance. How is your recovery from injury going? I’m almost released, we’re in the home stretch with my doctors. I have returned to some training. I want to get back to the world-famous Octagon. Any news you would like to pass on? We have very good news, I was given a contract by the UFC. I’m super happy. Now I must train hard and come back stronger. [/tab][tab title=”Portuguese”] Santiago qual seu palpite para a final do TUF 2? Vai ser uma luta sensacional, dois caras merecedores de estarem na final. Patolino tem mãos pesadas, e o Léo Santos é muito técnico, pode levar a luta por finalização ou decisão. Tem 50 por cento de chance para cada lutador. Como está se recuperando da lesão? Estou quase liberado, estamos na reta final com meus médicos. Voltei a treinar para poder estar no octógono mais famoso do mundo. Alguma notícia que gostaria de nos passar? Temos uma notícia muito boa, fui contratado pelo Ultimate, estou super feliz. Agora é treinar muito e voltar mais forte. [/tab][/tabgroup] Photo: Santiago Ponzinibbio (Colin Foster/Sherdog)
