Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Riyadh Season Noche UFC is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Daniel “Golden Boy” Zellhuber will take on Esteban “El Gringo” Ribovics in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Zellhuber brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Ribovics, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 69″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 41% striking accuracy, Zellhuber has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.86 per minute. On the other hand, Ribovics boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.2 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 25-year-old, Daniel Zellhuber is coming in with a 15-1-0 record. Zellhuber will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Francisco Prado at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 in February.

Ribovics, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Daniel Zellhuber on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento and holds a 13-1-0 record.

Daniel Zellhuber has a switch fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 28-year-old Esteban Ribovics is an orthodox fighter with a 69″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Daniel Zellhuber stats

→ Zellhuber’s striking accuracy is 41%.
→ Zellhuber lands 5.86 significant strikes per minute.
→ Zellhuber’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Zellhuber’s takedown average is 0.22 per 15 minutes.
→ Zellhuber’s takedown defense is 94%.

Zellhuber comes in with 41% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.86 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Ribovics fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 6.2 significant strikes per minute. Daniel Zellhuber also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.22 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Ribovics’s 0.93 takedowns and 60% takedown accuracy.

Esteban Ribovics stats

→ Ribovics’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Ribovics lands 6.2 significant strikes per minute.
→ Ribovics’s takedown accuracy is 66%.
→ Ribovics’s takedown average is 0.93 per 15 minutes.
→ Ribovics’s takedown defense is 60%.

Esteban spent, on average, 8:02 minutes in the Octagon, and Daniel has an average fight time of 13:41 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Daniel or Esteban? Sound off in the comments.

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