Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Esteban Ribovics
15-2
1 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
5'10"
Weight
1555 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
11:01
Gym
—
UFC Record
4-2(6 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 3
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
80%
Bonuses
3
Style
Striker
Location
Tartagal, Argentina
Last Fight2025-08-02
EB
W - Elves Brener
KO/TKOR1 0:37
Kick to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Esteban RibovicsKO/TKOR3 3:36· Knees to Head In Clinch
Fight History
WIN
TM
vs Terrance McKinney
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 0:37
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 0:37
WIN
EB
vs Elves Brener
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NH
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
KK
vs Kamuela Kirk
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LR
vs Loik Radzhabov
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane· 2023-03-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DZ
vs Daniel Zellhuber
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
8.1/min
Grappling
0.39 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Esteban adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
16 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+62% vs div avg
63%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Uppercuts
38%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (63%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (119%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 257% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (8.1) and TD Acc% (67%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (8/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 80% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 5 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (233% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#44 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#24 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc94%
Clinch
74% acc2%
Ground
80% acc4%
Striking Differential+1.79/min
8.09 landed/min6.30 absorbed/min
8.09
Landed/Min
6.30
Absorbed/Min
0.58
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed624
Sig. Strikes Attempted1439
Key Insights
Esteban is a distance-first striker, with 93% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 94% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
High pace fighter: 8.3 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
67%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
70%
Elite
Division Rank#30 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
67%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
1
Total
3
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.39
TD / 15min
0.19
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
3
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
6
Attempted
67%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.39/15min).
Solid TD defense at 70%.
5 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (67%).
Clinch TD specialist: 67% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,248
1.49
Ratio
Absorbed
838
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
42.9
High
Strikes/Min
8.3
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
233%
Key Insights
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (42.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 233% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:08
R2 Control
0:14
R3 Control
0:11
R1 to Final
+169%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.5pp
Body
-1.6pp
Leg
-11.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#1
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#55
of 57
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#44
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#24
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#20
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#47
of 57
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#30
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#15
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2757
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights