UFC on ESPN 71: Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics Preview & Prediction

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Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics: South American lightweights set for fight of the night
An exciting lightweight scrap is set for this weekend’s UFC Apex card as Brazil’s Elves Brener takes on Argentina’s Esteban Ribovics. With both men known for their toughness, forward pressure, and willingness to engage, this bout has all the makings of a fan-friendly war.

Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics facts

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Where is UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park? UFC Apex, Enterprise, USA

Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC on ESPN 71

What TV channel is UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+

Where can I stream UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass

UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park main card

Tatsuro Taira vs Park Hyun-sung (Flyweight)

Mateusz Rebecki vs Chris Duncan (Lightweight)

Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight)

Karol Rosa vs Nora Cornolle (Women’s Bantamweight)

Neil Magny vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (Welterweight)

Danny Silva vs Kevin Vallejos (Featherweight)

UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park prelims

Rinya Nakamura vs Nathan Fletcher (Bantamweight)

Rodolfo Vieira vs Tresean Gore (Middleweight)

Nick Klein vs Andrey Pulyaev (Middleweight)

Austin Bashi vs John Yannis (Featherweight)

Piera Rodriguez vs Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)

Rafael Estevam vs Felipe Bunes (Flyweight)

Elves Brener: Chute Boxe native seeking redemption after recent setbacks

Elves Brener (16-5) enters this contest looking to halt a two-fight skid, having suffered recent losses to ranked contender Joel Álvarez and tricky operator Myktybek Orolbai. Prior to those setbacks, the 27-year-old had built momentum with an impressive three-fight UFC win streak, including a memorable third-round knockout of Guram Kutateladze in a thrilling back-and-forth battle.

Training out of the famed Chute Boxe academy under head coach Diego Lima, Brener brings a gritty and well-rounded skillset to the Octagon. He is a powerful boxer with capable wrestling and strong submission skills, having secured 11 career wins via submission, albeit all outside the UFC. His heart and resilience are standout traits, particularly evident in his victory over Kutateladze, where he rallied for a dramatic finish.

Esteban Ribovics: Argentinian maestro with granite chin and classy boxing

Esteban Ribovics (14-2) is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most entertaining fighters in the lightweight division. The 29-year-old Argentinian is coming off a razor-thin split decision loss to Nasrat Haqparast, a bout many observers felt Ribovics had won. He previously edged Daniel Zellhuber in a thrilling scrap at UFC Noche, a fight widely regarded as one of the best of the year, showcasing his crisp boxing and relentless tempo.

Ribovics combines high-volume kickboxing with sharp hands, forward movement, and exceptional durability. Currently 3-2 in the UFC, he will be looking to further cement his status with a big performance this weekend.

Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics prediction

This match-up has all the hallmarks of a Fight of the Night. Both fighters thrive in the pocket, welcome pressure, and have the durability to go the distance. Brener may hold an edge in the grappling department and carries a submission threat, but Ribovics appears to be the more polished striker and the more consistent performer across three rounds.

Expect a fast-paced, crowd-pleasing battle, but Ribovics’ output, composure, and sharper hands should be enough to earn him the decision.