Who is Esteban Ribovics? Exploring the Argentinian fighter's record, coaching staff, relationship status, and more ahead of Noche UFC 306
UFC lightweight prospect Esteban Ribovics holds a rare privilege many fighters can only dream of. In only his fourth fight under the UFC banner, the Argentinian is set to take on Daniel Zellhuber in a potential one-and-done event at the Sphere in Las Vegas on the main card of Noche UFC 306.
Ribovics graduated from Dana White's Contender Series ranks with a knockout victory over Thomas Paull. While 'El Gringo' has flown under the radar despite some impressive wins, the UFC lightweight will be keen on making his mark on the grand stage of the upcoming pay-per-view spectacle. With that, let's look at Ribovic's record, coaching staff, relationship status, and more.
Everything you need to know about Esteban Ribovics
Esteban Ribovics holds an impressive 13-1 professional record and entered the UFC as an undefeated fighter. He got off to a rocky start in the Las Vegas-based promotion, succumbing to a unanimous decision loss against Loik Radzhabov at UFC 285.
Ribovic's record is distinguished by his ability to finish fights, rattling off 12 finishes in 13 wins. He has never been finished in his career and boasts a wide array of skills that make him a well-rounded fighter.
According to the posts on his Instagram profile, Ribovics divides his time between training at the Brazilian Warriors Central team in Puebla, Mexico, and Kill Cliff Fight Club in Florida. The training facility in Mexico is also home to surging featherweight prospect Diego Lopes, while Kill Cliff FC has forged several legends like Robbie Lawler, Kamaru Usman, and Michael Chandler.
He posted a reel from the Florida facility with wrestling coach Said Saparov. The Argentinian is managed by Dominance MMA, an athlete management firm founded by prominent MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz.
While not much is known about his personal life, Ribovics has been with his Mica Bauza for over seven years. Reflecting on their story in a profoundly heartfelt post, he wrote:
"It's all about matching, finding the person to share your life with, the one who makes it all worthwhile, and I found YOU.. 6 years of that proposal in my room that you said yes.. to know you and learn from you and together with you... So much road traveled, so many trips, hugs, kisses, goodbyes, and meetings, that every time I look back it makes me more sure who I chose as a companion."
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Esteban Ribovics reflects on competing at Noche UFC 306
UFC lightweight contender Esteban Ribovics will take on Daniel Zellhuber in the second fight on the main card of the Noche UFC 306 event. Ribovics is coming off a first-round head-kick knockout win over Terrence McKinney in May.
'El Gringo' wants to make the opportunity count and believes that fighting at the Sphere in Las Vegas will be a "unique" experience. Speaking in an interview with UFC, he said:
“I can picture the moment, but I know the moment is not going to be the same once it happens. I know it’s going to be unique. I have no idea what it’s going to be like, but I can picture it. I am just excited that it’s going to be different than all the rest of the events.” [H/t: ufc.com]