Joe Rogan and Dricus Du Plessis couldn’t help but praise Esteban Ribovics and Daniel Zellhuber for their epic clash at UFC 306. Many consider their fight one of the greatest ever, with both fighters battling fiercely for three thrilling rounds. The crowd witnessed non-stop action, with powerful elbows, kicks, and punches exchanged throughout. In the end, the judges decided the bout, with Ribovics winning via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
After announcing the winner, Rogan immediately approached Argentina’s star, Ribovics, and stated that it was the greatest fight he had ever witnessed. Meanwhile, middleweight champion Du Plessis quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “One of the best fights I’ve ever seen! #ufc306.”
The three rounds were an all-out war, unlike anything fans had seen before, and the fight received praise from several UFC stars. The first two rounds featured intense back-and-forth action, leaving the outcome uncertain heading into the final round.
Early in the third round, Zellhuber knocked Ribovics down with a sharp elbow, but the latter quickly responded with a powerful right hand that left Zellhuber stumbling. Despite enduring heavy punches, Zellhuber held on until the final bell. UFC 306 was full of surprises, including fans spotting Diego Lopes in Alexa Grasso’s corner right after his win against Brain Ortega.
UFC 306: Fans Spot Diego Lopes in Alexa Grasso’s Corner Following His Victory Over Brian Ortega
Diego Lopes made a strong statement in the featherweight division by dominating his bout against Brian Ortega. Lopes dropped Ortega and hurt him in the first round, then kept the pressure on. Despite having the chance to finish the fight, Lopes allowed Ortega to recover, and the judges awarded Lopes a unanimous decision win (30-26, 30-27, 30-27).
Fans captured a rare and humorous moment at UFC 306 when Diego Lopes, just after his fight, appeared in Alexa Grasso’s corner. It’s unusual for a fighter to support teammates immediately after their own bout due to the fatigue they typically experience, but Lopes made an exception.
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Despite Grasso’s loss to Valentina Shevchenko, Lopes was there to support his fellow fighter. Overall, the main card of UFC 306 lived up to fans’ expectations with its impressive performances.
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