Overview
- Edson Barboza said Monday that his lightweight bout with Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330 could be the last fight of his career depending on the result and how he feels afterward.
- The matchup is set for Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia and pairs 40‑year‑old Barboza against the 30‑year‑old Ribovics.
- Sportsbooks list Ribovics as a heavy favorite, with FanDuel showing roughly -430 for Ribovics and +300 for Barboza, and several analysts predict Ribovics will win, often by decision.
- Ribovics is viewed as an ascending striker but comes in off a submission loss to Mateusz Gamrot, while Barboza arrives on a three‑fight losing streak and with recent durability concerns after a knockout loss to Jalin Turner.
- Barboza built a long career as an elite kickboxer and Muay Thai‑based striker with notable UFC knockouts, and he says he will only retire if his body and desire to continue are gone after this fight.