Esteban Ribovics claims King Green's team tried to bully him before UFC 332
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Esteban Ribovics defeated King Green in the first round at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Ribovics described the victory as the most satisfying of his career, emphasizing the pre-fight tensions after he narrowly missed weight. Confrontations occurred between Ribovics’ team and Green’s entourage, including professional boxer Arnold Barboza Jr. Ribovics expressed that the pre-fight exchanges made his win even more rewarding, highlighting the disrespect he felt prior to the match.
- •Ribovics stops Green after three knockdowns.
- •The bout took place on October 3, 2026.
- •Tensions escalated during the weigh-ins.
- •Ribovics described the victory as particularly satisfying.
- •Ribovics confronted Barboza Jr. before the fight.
- 5:19 AMSherdog — Esteban Ribovics says King Green's team tried to bully him before UFC 332
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — Esteban Ribovics says King Green's team tried to bully him before UFC 332
"Esteban Ribovics has singled out his victory over King Green as the most satisfying of his career.
"Esteban Ribovics has singled out his victory over King Green as the most satisfying of his career.
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External links- SherdogOct 8, 2026, 5:19 AMEsteban Ribovics says King Green's team tried to bully him before UFC 332
Esteban Ribovics has singled out his victory over King Green as the most satisfying of his career.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 5:19 AMEsteban Ribovics says King Green's team tried to bully him before UFC 332
Esteban Ribovics has singled out his victory over King Green as the most satisfying of his career.
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