Here’s the UFC 306 live update for the Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics fight , happening this Saturday in Las Vegas.
Esteban Ribovics Biography
| Name | Esteban Ribovics |
| Age | 28 years |
| Networth | $300k |
| Country | American |
Zellhuber, a 25-year-old from Mexico, was unbeaten when he joined the UFC in 2022. He lost his debut to Trey Ogden but bounced back with three wins over Lando Vannata, Christos Giagos, and Francisco Prado.
Esteban Ribovics, from Argentina, also entered the UFC undefeated but lost his first fight to Loik Radzhabov. He’s since won two fights, including a quick 37-second knockout of Terrance McKinney in May.
Now, both rising prospects will face off to see who can keep climbing the ranks in the lightweight division.
Follow the live blog below for updates!
Prefight
Alright, we’re keeping things moving, and the scenes just keep getting better. The ritual setting looks amazing.
On a side note, I just saw a backstage photo of Irene Aldana with a cut—wish I hadn’t seen that. Now, Ribovics is heading to the octagon.
Round 1
The ring girls’ outfits are getting wilder. The fight begins! Ribovics charges in but takes a hard body kick and uppercut from Zellhuber. As they close in, Zellhuber lands another shot. He tries a head kick, but Ribovics blocks it. Ribovics answers with strong leg kicks.
Zellhuber lands another body kick to keep his distance, almost causing an eye poke. He fires off a quick combo—two shots to the body, two more up high. His left hook misses, while Ribovics tries a double fake Superman punch.
Zellhuber connects with a left hook, followed by a push kick and more punches. He lands an inside leg kick just before the round ends.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Zellhuber.
Round 2
The fight kicks off quickly. Ribovics lands a body shot and a low kick. Zellhuber starts controlling the pace but gets pushed back again. Zellhuber lands a nice straight left, then tries to kick through Ribovics’ defense. Both fighters trade hooks with high intensity.
Zellhuber throws a push kick followed by a high kick attempt. Ribovics hits him with a right hand and lands another leg kick. Ribovics connects two hard hooks to Zellhuber’s body. Zellhuber keeps throwing high kicks, but Ribovics mostly blocks them. Another push kick from Zellhuber.
Zellhuber’s straight left gets Ribovics’ attention, followed by a body kick and a left hand. They exchange jabs. Ribovics charges in, finishing with a low kick, which is starting to add up. Zellhuber lands a big overhand right. He receives an open-hand warning.
Both fighters throw late flurries, but nothing solid lands. Fast-paced round. Very close.
MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 for Zellhuber.
Round 3
The final round is fast-paced with both fighters landing punches. Zellhuber hits an uppercut, Ribovics responds with an elbow. They trade heavy overhand shots. Zellhuber drops Ribovics with a big right, but Ribovics quickly gets back up. The fight pauses briefly due to a thumb to the eye.
Ribovics pushes forward, but gets hit again. A big right from Ribovics wobbles Zellhuber, who struggles to stay standing as Ribovics throws a flurry of punches. Zellhuber stumbles but hangs on. Ribovics tires from throwing so many punches, and Zellhuber starts to fight back. Unbelievable!
Ribovics keeps throwing, but Zellhuber fires back. He lands a knee to the body and a straight right. Ribovics slows down, but lands a big double hook. Zellhuber’s punches miss, and a big right from Ribovics hurts him. They trade heavy shots as the fight ends.
What a crazy fight. Could be the fight of the year!
MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 for Ribovics in the last round, but 29-28 for Zellhuber overall.
FAQS
Esteban Ribovics is known for his aggressive striking and relentless pressure in the octagon.
Ribovics has showcased his skills with impressive wins.
Ribovics often performs well under pressure, especially in close bouts.
Every fighter has areas where they excel and others where they can improve.
