Esteban Ribovics, the rising lightweight fighter, delivered a jaw-dropping knockout victory at UFC on ESPN 56. In a mere 37 seconds, he head-kicked Terrance McKinney unconscious, leaving fans in awe. However, despite this spectacular finish, Ribovics was left empty-handed when it came to the coveted $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
In an interview with MMA Junkie, Ribovics expressed his disbelief: “What more do I need to do? I’m not going to say it was a boring event up until that point because there were good fights, but there wasn’t the excitement of a knockout like that until my fight.” Clearly, he felt deserving of the bonus, given the brutal beauty of his victory.
Esteban Ribovics surprised he didn't get $50K bonus for KO of Terrance McKinney: 'What more do I need to do?' (via @dannyseguratv) https://t.co/uOtZE91h4O
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 15, 2024
Ribovics didn’t stop there. He called out UFC star Paddy Pimblett, acknowledging it might be a stretch. Still, he hoped for a chance to face the Englishman. “I like his style, and I like the eyes that he draws,” Ribovics said. “That would be a fight I’d have the crowd against me. It would be a big jump for me in all aspects.”
While the bonus eluded him this time, Esteban Ribovics remains determined. His lightning-fast KO has put him on the map, and he’s ready for whatever opportunities come his way.
Esteban Ribovics UFC Journey
Esteban Ribovics is a talented lightweight fighter hailing from Argentina. Let’s take a closer look at his career:
- Age: 28
- Date of Birth: April 27, 1996
- Height: 5’10″ (177.8 cm)
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.31 kg)
- Association: Nova Uniao Argentina
Fight History:
- Terrance McKinney: UFC on ESPN 56 (May 11, 2024)
- Result: Win
- Method: KO (Head Kick) in just 37 seconds.
- Kamuela Kirk: UFC 290 (July 8, 2023)
- Result: Win
- Method: Decision (Unanimous)
- Loik Radzhabov: UFC 285 (March 4, 2023)
- Result: Loss
- Method: Decision (Unanimous)
ESteban Ribovics has an impressive record with 13 wins, including 7 by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. His lightning-fast knockout against McKinney has put him on the map, and he’s hungry for more opportunities in the UFC. Perhaps next time, that elusive $50,000 bonus will be his!
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