“Scientific study on Mexican chin” – UFC 306 fighter survives FLURRY of punches making case for Dana White $50k bonus
Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics put on an absolute war at UFC 306 with their competitive striking showdown.
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Dana White's decision for the fight of the night bonus gets easier with Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics at UFC 306 (via Imago/X)
UFC 306 has successfully provided some of the best MMA action that the event had promised. The $20 million dream project of Dana White has swept away the fight fans when it comes to the visual experience. Given the occasion, Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics didn’t hold back and put on a show.
Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics participated in the lightweight bout on the main card of UFC 306. Going into the fight, both fighters promised an entertaining clash and kept it by giving an absolute war. In the end, Ribovics took the win via split decision. However, it was the third round of mayhem that blew the minds of fight fans.
From the beginning of the fight, both fighters were engaged and landed strikes at each other. From kicks to punches to elbows, it was a true striking showdown. In the third round, Ribovics was able to push back Zellhuber with a barrage of strikes. It was a nasty series that kept the fans on the edge. Many thought it was the end of Zellhuber, but the Mexican survived.
The ‘Love Letter to Mexico‘ and fights like this are what Dana White talked about when he announced UFC 306. While the UFC CEO didn’t raise the fight bonus this time, the fight between Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics is certainly the top contender for the Fight of the Night award. Everybody, including the fans and commentary team, was astonished.
Fight fans react to the brutal war between Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics at UFC 306
From the beginning of the fight, Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics kept each other busy with strikes. Frequent strikes were a part of both the fighter’s strategy. Punches, kicks, elbows, there was nothing that fans didn’t see in the fight.
Daniel Zellhuber’s ability to survive a barrage like that was a testament to his fighting spirit. It embodied the Mexican fighting spirit to the fullest extent.
This fight will give tough competition to the iconic Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje and others for the FOTY award. Nevertheless, here are some reactions;
Fight fans were absolutely thrilled by the incredible fight between Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics. It was a treat to watch both fighters go all out like that. Many users credited Zellhuber’s chin for surviving that nasty barrage of attacks.
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