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
Ribovics has now won three straight after initially dropping his UFC debut last year.
Zellhuber, meanwhile, sees a three-fight win streak snapped.
