An explosive lightweight clash between Edson Barboza and Esteban Ribovics will be part of the UFC 330 card on Saturday inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
Barboza, who’s currently on a three-fight losing skid, will be the overwhelming betting underdog with +475 UFC odds, while Ribovics, who’s also coming off a loss, is going to be the heavy betting favorite with -650 odds.
UFC 330: Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics Fight Odds
- Edson Barboza: +475
- Esteban Ribovics: -650
UFC 330: Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics: Tale of the Tape
| Edson Barboza | Esteban Ribovics | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 40 | 30 |
| Height | 5’11” | 5’10” |
| Reach | 75 inches | 69 inches |
| Leg Reach | 41 inches | 39 inches |
| Record | 24-14 | 15-3 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 63% | 80% |
UFC 330: Edson Barboza vs. Esteban Ribovics: Prediction
The overwhelming strike output and constant pressure of Ribovics are the main reasons why I pick him to win by decision over Barboza. Both are elite strikers, and they won’t have to worry about takedowns since they both like swinging on the feet.
Barboza will have the edge in the kicking game since he’s known for lethal kicks that have knocked opponents out, while Ribovics prefers to mix his attack with punches and kicks. This allows Ribovics to find the best angles for his strikes.
Although Barboza has the edge in experience with 16 years competing at the highest level, my biggest concern is the cumulative damage he has already absorbed over the years. That started to show in his last three bouts, which resulted in defeats.
Edson Barboza’s Recent Fight Results
Barboza is a 16-year UFC veteran who made his promotional debut in 2010. But he has only won two of his last five matches, with victories over Billy Quarantillo and Sodiq Yusuff and losses to Lerone Murphy, Drakkar Klose, and Jalin Turner.
Esteban Ribovics’ Recent Fight Results
Ribovics was the former FFC and Samurai Fight House titleholder before joining Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022 and winning a UFC contract. In his last five bouts inside the octagon, he racked up three wins (Terrance McKinney, Daniel Zellhuber, and Elves Brener) and two losses (Nasrat Haqparast and Mateusz Gamrot).
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