UFC on ESPN 71: Brener vs Ribovics - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Elves Brener from Brazil and Esteban Ribovics from Argentina face off in the Octagon at UFC Apex, Las Vegas. These lightweight contenders battle during UFC on ESPN 71's undercard as they aim to bounce back from their latest losses.

Joel Alvarez handed Brener his last defeat via TKO last August. Sparing for Argentina, Ribovics lost against Nasrat Haqparast by a split decision. Both share a similar height and frame. Elves uses aggression in matches while frequently favoring striking skills. Meanwhile, Ribovics, delicate in balance but powered with game-changing knockouts, counteracts Elves’ formidable attack strategy beautifully.

What time is Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics fight

Live coverage for the Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	06:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	03:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	10:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025	09:00 AM	10:40 AM

The event takes place on August 2, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight between Brener and Ribovics is part of the UFC on ESPN 71 undercard. This lightweight bout consists of three rounds. The main event features Tatsuro Taira against Hyun Sung Park.

The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. However, the exact time for each fight may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Viewers should check their local time zones to ensure they don't miss any action.

This event is part of a larger tournament, UFC on ESPN 71 - Albazi vs. Taira. It promises an exciting lineup of fights in Las Vegas.

Fighters Details

Elves Brener

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 21
Record: 16 / 5 / 0

Esteban Ribovics

Nationality: Argentina
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 16
Record: 14 / 2 / 0

Elves Brener is facing Esteban Ribovics in a Lightweight bout with no belts on the line.

Elves Brener, from Chute Boxe Diego Lima, has a professional record of 16 wins and 5 losses. In his latest fight, he lost to Joel Alvarez by TKO. Alvarez holds a strong record with 22 wins and just 3 losses, indicating an experienced competitor. Brener needs to bring his A-game against Ribovics.

Esteban Ribovics fights for Kill Cliff FC and boasts 14 victories against only 2 defeats. He recently lost via split decision to Nasrat Haqparast, who has an impressive record of 18 wins. Ribovics aims to overcome Brener confidently in this encounter.

Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics Betting Odds

Underdog: Elves Brener : 3.1 (+215)
Favorite: Esteban Ribovics : 1.4 (-250)

Method of victory	Elves Brener	Esteban Ribovics
By KO/TKO or disqualification	14.0 (+1300)	2.6 (+165)
By decision or technical decision	6.2 (+525)	3.0 (+205)

How and where to watch the Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics Fight

You can watch Elves Brener vs Esteban Ribovics via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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