Noche UFC 306: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics: Live round-by-round updates
A lightweight contest between Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics will go down at Noche UFC 306 later tonight at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Since succumbing to a unanimous decision loss in his UFC debut, Zellhuber (15-1) has turned his fate around and is currently on a three-fight win streak. 'Golden Boy' is a 2022 'Dana White's Contender Series' (DWCS) alum and a dominant win this weekend will most likely fetch him a ranked opponent in his next outing.
The other half of the fight, Ribovics (13-1), is also a DWCS 2022 alum, and much like his opponent 'El Gringo' has turned his luck around with two subsequent wins after an unsuccessful debut in 2023.
Per DraftKings Sportsbook, Zellhuber is a -250 favorite over Ribovics (+205 underdog) for the match-up.
The main card of Noche UFC 306 is now underway. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the event.
Noche UFC 306: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics
Round 1
Ribovics opens up with a low kick and is leading the exchanges. Zellhuber is taking it slow and is using his reach to keep his opponent on the outside.
The Argentinian connects with a short left hook and Zellhuber returns fire with a body shot. A good knee to the body lands for Zellhuber. 'Golden Boy' is taking this slow and seemingly trying to get a read on his opponent.
He is switching up his stance constantly to keep his orthodox opponent guessing. Ribovics closes distance with a flurry and Zellhuber connects with a kick to the body.
Every time his opponent closes distance, Zellhuber pushes his forehead to throw him off on his advance. A multi-punch combo to the head and body lands for Zellhuber in the final seconds of the round.
Our score: 10-9 Zellhuber
Round 2
Zellhuber comes out aggressive and lands a multi-punch combo on his opponent. He throws a knee up the middle and follows it up with punches. Zellhuber's range is giving his opponent problems.
A switch kick to the head lands for 'Golden Body' and Ribovics returns fire with a straight right hand. The Argentinian is having a hard time getting on the inside of his long-limbed opponent.
'Golden Boy' is peppering his opponent with jabs from the outside. Both men connect on each other in an exchange. A beautiful right hand by Ribovics stuns Zellhuber.
A right hand by Zellhuber produces a visible reaction from his opponent. A few body kicks land for 'Golden Boy'. As the duo clinches, Ribovics unloads a flurry of body shots. A very close round.
Our score: 10-9 Zellhuber
Round 3
Zellhuber mixes it up, stinging his opponent with kicks and punches. A beautiful elbow to the head lands for the 'Golden Boy'. Ribovics answers with a right hand.
An elbow strike to the head floors the Argentinian, but he quickly gets back up. An accidental eye poke momentarily stops the fight. As the fight restarts, Zellhuber stings his opponent with two back-to-back right hands.
The Argentinian lands a big one-two. 'Golden Boy' is clearly dazed. Ribovics unloads a barrage on his opponent intent on getting a KO. Zellhuber, however, is still on his feet.
Wow!!! Now Zellhuber returns fire and hurts his opponent with a right hand of his own. A knee up the middle lands for 'Golden Boy' and Ribovics returns the favor with a right hand.
Both fighters are throwing bombs at each other. Back-to-back ring hands land for the Argentinian, how is Zellhuber still on his feet?
Bot men trade in the pocket in the closing seconds of the fight.
Our score: 10-8 Ribovics
Official Decision: Esteban Ribovics def. Daniel Zellhuber via split decision. (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Check out the official decision below: