Esteban Ribovics aims for Performance of the Night at UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Esteban Ribovics is set to fight Edson Barboza at UFC 330 on Saturday in Philadelphia. Ribovics, who has become a fan-favorite lightweight, expressed his desire for a bonus in a different style, targeting Performance of the Night rather than Fight of the Night. He discussed the significance of his matchup with Barboza, highlighting the generational gap, as Ribovics is ten years younger and has fewer professional fights. This bout is anticipated as a potential highlight on the preliminary card.
- •Ribovics holds a 15-3 MMA record and 4-3 in UFC.
- •Barboza, a seasoned striker, has a 24-14 MMA record.
- •The bout takes place at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
- •Ribovics wants to change his bonus type from Fight of the Night to Performance of the Night.
- •Ribovics admires Barboza's career but views him as just another opponent.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Esteban Ribovics has different kind of bonus in mind for UFC 330
"Esteban Ribovics wants to put on a show against Edson Barbosa at UFC 330 but not the type fans would expect.
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