Esteban Ribovics derrotou elves brener No. UFC Las Vegas 108 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
In the classic between Brazil and Argentina in UFC Las Vegas 108, this Saturday (2) better for the 'hermanos'. In an exciting fight valid for the lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), Esteban Ribovics derrotou elves brener by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27). As expected since the fight was announced, the Brazilian and the Argentine did not disappoint and put on a true show at the UFC Apex. After three exciting rounds, the volume of strikes and the pace imposed by 'El Gringo' were enough to leave with a positive result.
training partner Charles of the Bronx at Chute Boxe Diego Lima, elves brener finds himself in a delicate situation after suffering his third consecutive defeat in the octagon, where he has not won since November 2023.
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Moreover, Esteban Ribovics recovers from defeat suffered against Nasrat Haqparast, in March. The Argentine now has four wins and two losses in the organization.
Elves Brener is no match for Esteban Ribovics' overwhelming volume of strikes
Esteban Ribovics started the fight by kicking low. elves brener He responded with a high kick and quickly went for a takedown, but the Argentine hit the ground and got back to his feet. In another takedown attempt, the Brazilian ended up getting the worst of it and landing on the bottom. Ribovics defended the sweep attempt, but Elves managed to get back to his feet. The Brazilian landed a good jab-straight combination, but the Argentine responded with a clean cross. Better on the feet, Ribovics hit the Brazilian's face with excellent combinations. One of these strikes sent Elves to the canvas. The Argentine went all out with ground and pound, but the Brazilian managed to recover and get back to his feet. In the final stretch of the round, Ribovics landed a knee, but Elves absorbed it well.
elves brener started the second round controlling the distance better, avoiding the 'shootout' with Esteban RibovicsHowever, faster, the Argentine surrounded the Brazilian and continued to use dangerous combinations. Elves attacked with a single leg, which Ribovics defended, but received a cross from the Brazilian on the way out. Elves' jabs landed, but the Argentine responded with combinations of three or more strikes. The Brazilian slipped, but Ribovics preferred to let him get up rather than engage in a grapple. In the final stretch, Elves continued to have success at range, especially with jabs, finishing the second round with the advantage in total significant strikes landed.
Showing respect, the two athletes embraced in the center of the octagon at the start of the third round. Back in action, Esteban Ribovics continued walking forward, but swallowing jabs from elves brenerThe Argentine landed a cross to the Brazilian's chin, which he absorbed impressively. Ribovics then cornered Elves against the fence and combined powerful blows to the head and waistline. The Argentine continued the pressure, while the Brazilian began to tire. In the final minute, elves brener landed a very hard blow to the chin of Esteban Ribovics, which also demonstrated excellent absorption power.
UFC Las Vegas 108 results
Data: 2 of August of 2025
Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tatsuro Taira derrotou Hyun Sung Park via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1min06s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Chris Duncan derrotou Mateusz Rebecki in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Esteban Ribovics derrotou elves brener in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Karol Rosa derrotou Nora Cornolle in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Nei Magny defeated Elizeu Capoeira by technical knockout (punches) at 4min39s of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kevin Vallejos derrotou Danny Silva in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Rinya Nakamura derrotou Nathan Fletcher by technical knockout (kick and punches) at 1min02s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Rudolph Vieira derrotou tresean gore by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Andrey Pulyaev defeated Nick Klein by TKO (body kick and punches) at 1:31 of the second round
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Austin Bashi defeated John Yannis by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:39 of the first round
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Rafael Macapá derrotou Felipe Bunes by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Piera Rodriguez derrotou Ketlen Souza by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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