The UFC 290 early prelims action features a very exciting lightweight matchup between Kamuela Kirk and Esteban Ribovics. The Duel's betting preview is here with everything you need, from odds and predictions to broadcast info on the bout. Let's take a look.
- Kirk vs Ribovics Fight Info, Date & Time
- Kirk vs Ribovics Odds & Prop Bets
- Kirk vs Ribovics Prediction
- Kirk vs Ribovics Best Bet
Kirk vs Ribovics Fight Info, Date & Time
UFC 290 – Early Prelims Lightweight Bout
Kamuela Kirk (12-5, 5 KOs) vs. Esteban Ribovics (11-1, 6 KOs)
Date:'Saturday, July 8, 2023
Fight Time:'This will be on the early prelims card, which begins at 6 p.m. ET.
Venue:'T -Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV
Coverage:'UFC Fight Pass
Kirk vs Ribovics Odds & Prop Bets
Moneyline:
– Kamuela Kirk: (+134)
– Esteban Ribovics: (-158)
Method of Victory:
– Kirk by KO/TKO: (+900)
– Kirk by Points: (+430)
– Kirk by Submission: (+450)
– Ribovics by KO/TKO: (+180)
– Ribovics by Points: (+410)
– Ribovics by Submission: (+650)
Kirk vs Ribovics Prediction
Kamuela Kirk's recent fight history is interesting, to say the least. On one hand, he impressed MMA fans by going on a three-fight winning streak in 2021, winning twice by TKO during that stretch. Unfortunately, his streak came to an end when he submitted to Damon Jackson at UFC Vegas 50.
Meanwhile, Esteban Ribovics quickly made a name for himself by beginning his MMA career with a flawless 11-0 run. However, he now finds himself in unfamiliar territory after picking up his first-ever less to Loik Radzhabov (via unanimous decision) at UFC 285.
I'm siding with the favorite to win Saturday night. Kirk might have the length advantage, but Ribovics has the edge when it comes to striki ng, landing more significant blows per minute (4.79 vs. 2.99) while absorbing fewer (3.09 vs. 5.10). It's also hard trusting Kirk after being finished twice in three previous UFC matchups.
With how dominant he's been in the past, look for Ribovics to get back on track.
Kirk vs Ribovics Best Bet
Taking Esteban Ribovics to win by KO/TKO or submission is the best bet, by far. For starters, all 11 of his previous wins came by some sort of finish (six by knockout, five by submission). On top of that, as mentioned before, Kirk already has a submission and knockout loss despite only having three UFC fights unde r his belt.
Unless Kirk looks completely different, he won't survive Ribovics.