In perhaps one of the most competitive and thrilling fights that we'll see in the UFC this year, Esteban Ribovics managed to just narrowly eke out a victory over Daniel Zellhuber at Noche UFC 306.

The fight was even throughout, with both men seemingly equal in their striking and damage. Both men displayed high-level striking, trading with one another throughout as momentum and advantage continuously shifted over the course of their 15 minutes of battle.

The third round proved to be the most intense and thrilling, starting with Zellhuber dropping Ribovics in the opening minute.

Then, about a minute or so later, Ribovics landed a right hook that wobbled Zellhuber, with Ribovics nearly finishing him against the fence -- but Zellhuber fought back and managed to survive.

Ultimately, neither man swept the scorecards in any of the three rounds. Ribovics, however, managed to just score a split decision.

Esteban Ribovics Narrowly Defeats Daniel Zellhuber In Fight Of The Year Contender

Run it back immediately and push the rest of the card back #UFCNoche
— Matt “The Steamrolla”Frevola (@SteamRollaa) September 15, 2024

That last round was INCREDIBLE! Big ups to Ribovics and Zellhuber. So much technique and heart on display from both men. #UFC306
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) September 15, 2024

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 that is one of the best fights I've ever seen #UFCNoche
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) September 15, 2024

Crazzzzy https://t.co/NbNH5BBMDZ
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) September 15, 2024

https://twitter.com/Actionman513/status/1835158120676704301

Holy shit!! Give these guys all the bonuses #UFC306
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) September 15, 2024

I love this kid!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) September 15, 2024

Take a bow man!! What a freaking fight!! #UFC306
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 15, 2024

Zellhuber is tough as nails. That Mexican chin is on display. I wish he clinched at some point
— Randy Brown (@TouchNgo_) September 15, 2024

What a fight Daniel vs Esteban 🔥🔥 @ufc
— Jorge Masvidal (@GamebredFighter) September 15, 2024

Reminds me of Arturo Gatti and Mickey Ward
— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) September 15, 2024

One of the best fights I’ve ever seen! #ufc306
— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) September 15, 2024

You get a bonus, you get a bonus, you get a bonus. Holy Shit, everyone gets a bonus. These are delivering! #UFCNoche
— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) September 15, 2024

That fight is up there with aldo Mendes 2
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) September 15, 2024

Esteban Ribovics is a certified scrapper ! #UFC306 #UFCNoche
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 15, 2024

Ribovics has now won three straight after initially dropping his UFC debut last year.

Zellhuber, meanwhile, sees a three-fight win streak snapped.

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Esteban Ribovics Narrowly Defeats Daniel Zellhuber In Fight Of The Year Contender