UFC 306 is surely living up to the hype that Dana White created around it. In fact, many would claim that it is even better than their expectations. While The Sphere is surely proving to be the experience of a lifetime with the stunning short films being aired in between the fights, the fighters too are leaving no stones unturned when it comes to giving fans a bang for their buck.
In fact, the fight between Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics surely had everyone in the arena on their feet. The Mexican Zellhuber and the Argentinian Ribovics truly proved that it is not only the big names who can provide the highest form of entertainment inside the Octagon. As the truly unexpected banger of a fight had everyone applauding for the two.
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. 🚨
🇦🇷 Esteban Ribovics takes home the split decision in what very well could be a Fight Of The Year candidate! #UFC306 @RiyadhSeason #NocheUFC pic.twitter.com/ZF3rpEpGrz
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) September 15, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Polls of the day
Poll 1 of 5
Who impressed you the most at UFC 306?
Esteban Ribovics
Daniel Zellhuber
Both equally
Neither
Do you think Alex Pereira's request to Dana White will change the future of UFC events?
Absolutely
No way
Maybe, but it's unlikely
Only time will tell
Whats your Perspective on:
Did Ribovics and Zellhuber's performances at UFC 306 outshine the main event? What do you think?
Have an interesting take?
Who do you think will come out on top in the Poirier vs. Gaethje trilogy fight?
Dustin Poirier
Justin Gaethje
Too close to call
Don't care, just want a brawl
Was UFC 306 worth the high ticket prices?
Absolutely
Not at all
Somewhat
Only for hardcore fans
If one has to give an example of a fight that truly was a nail-biter, this fight truly hits the mark. The frontrunner of the Fight of the Night kept on going back and forth, where Ribovics managed to connect his punches and kicks effectively. However, Zellhuber, reminiscent of the Korean Zombie, kept absorbing the hits and managed to take the fight to the end.
But in the end, it was Ribovics who managed to come out on top as the winner by unanimous decision to make his MMA record 14-1-0 with a three-fight win streak. As for Zellhuber, who too was on a three-fight win streak, he adds a loss to his 15-2-0 MMA record.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Despite the outcome, the two could be rest assured that they truly stole tonight’s show with a performance of a lifetime that surely would be appreciated by Dana White. In fact, fans cannot help but keep on talking about the fight on social media. Many praised the fighters and some even expected White to reward them for their show of brilliance.
Twitter goes abuzz after the thrilling encounter
What’s your perspective on:
Did Ribovics and Zellhuber's performances at UFC 306 outshine the main event? What do you think?
Have an interesting take?
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
While some fans couldn’t help but celebrate the fact that the two fighters truly portrayed the Hispanic warrior spirit that Dana White is trying to celebrate tonight at the Las Vegas Sphere. As two Twitter users wrote, “True Hispanic warriors what a fight 🔥🔥🔥” and “And that, ladies and gentlemen, is Mexican Style.” Some fans were so thrilled by the visual spectacle of sheer intensity that they believed it could definitely be the fight of the year. “FIGHT OF THE….. YEAR?!!! 🤯 “. In fact, one user even believed that it might be the best fight they’ve seen in their entire lifetime. “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 that is one of the best fights I’ve ever seen “
Well, it surely looks like UFC 306 is delivering what it promised. It would be interesting to see if other fights live up to the hype, and if they can match the quality delivered by Zellhuber and Ribovics. What did you think of the fight? Let us know in the comments.
Debate
Did Ribovics and Zellhuber's performances at UFC 306 outshine the main event? What do you think?