UFC · Lightweight · Unranked
Esteban Ribovics
“El Gringo”
16-3
Record
8
KO/TKO wins
5
Sub wins
3
Decision wins
Photo: ESPN
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Tale of the Tape
Age
30
Height
5' 10"
Reach
69"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Argentina
Key Stats
84%
Win Rate
81%
Finish Rate
8
KO/TKO Wins
5
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
19
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at lightweight. Esteban Ribovics — "El Gringo" to fight fans — has built a 15-3 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Argentina's regional scene.
Volume is the weapon: 7.27 significant strikes a minute on 45% accuracy. Rounds get won on attrition — opponents drown in output long before the final bell.
He's coming off a loss to Mateusz Gamrot. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Next up: Edson Barboza at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on August 16, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Edson Barboza
KO/TKO (R2) · Aug 15, 2026
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Submission (Arm Triangle) R2 · Apr 11, 2026
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Daniel Zellhuber
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