An electrifying comeback is brewing as Esteban Ribovics UFC return takes shape ahead of his August 2 showdown. It’s been a rocky path—split‑decision loss in March—but now “El Gringo” is determined. Through detailed training prep, he’s aimed to sharpen every tool. This fight is more than a contest—it’s a statement.
Esteban Ribovics UFC return
Ribovics (14‑2) emerged from Argentina’s Salta region to reach UFC lightweight status. He earned Fight‑of‑the‑Night honors with a third‑round finish over Daniel Zellhuber.
His biggest strength: explosive finishes (7 KOs, 5 subs), though he fell short via split decision to Nasrat Haqparast in March.
The next fight, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, is against Brazil’s Elves Brener (16‑5), another solid lightweight.
Why This Match-Up Matters:
Once derailed by split decision, Ribovics is now focused on reestablishing his momentum. Brener—ranked #41 to Ribovics’s #31—is the perfect measuring stick. Fans expect a high‑pressure style clash.
Noticias Fajador spoke with Ribovics ahead of fight night. He revealed his mindset, strategies, and the intensity of his camp—without giving it all away. He also shares what it would take for the UFC to make an incredible return to Argentina.
Click through for the full interview and go deeper into the mind of a fighter on the rise.
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