Overview

• Esteban Ribovics defeated Elves Brener via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) after a three-round war at the UFC APEX.
• Since his loss, Ribovics moved permanently to Kill Cliff MMA in Florida, where he refined new techniques he deployed successfully on fight night.
• Elves Brener ended a yearlong absence with a full six-week camp, promising his mother he would end his losing streak and spare her further tears.
• Brener had previously withdrawn from a scheduled bout in Mexico City due to short notice and altitude concerns that would have impacted his conditioning.
• UFC awarded the clash fight-of-the-night honors, granting both competitors $50,000 bonuses for their striking-heavy showdown.