UFC Vegas 108 is lower than 24 hours away …
All of it goes down this weekend (Sat., Aug 2, 2025) inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the principle occasion, No. 6-ranked Tatsuro Taira takes on tremendous short-notice alternative, Hyun-sung Park, in what must be a enjoyable Flyweight scrap
We now have a weekly sequence at MMAmania.com referred to as “Weekend Lock,” the place we share one wager that we predict will slap in “Sin Metropolis” when the chaotic mud settles. We additionally need to hear what our readers suppose (that’s you!), so please inform us your most assured UFC Vegas 108 betting lock within the feedback part under (full UFC Vegas 108 odds right here).
Final week’s recap: Our UFC Abu Dhabi prop didn’t slap. Whereas Shara Magomdeov received his struggle, he didn’t hit the underneath 2.5 as Marc-Andre Barriault’s chin held up, and really harm the one-eyed pirate.
Let’s carry on, conserving on under:
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UFC Vegas 108’s “Featured” struggle pits Argentina’s Esteban Ribovics in opposition to Brazil’s Elves Brener in a Light-weight showdown that might steal the present.
Our “Weekend Lock” is Ribovics to Win & Over 1.5 Rounds at -130—a wager I’m driving regardless of final week’s Shara Bullet misfire.
Right here’s why:
Ribovics is a firecracker: explosive, highly effective, and technically sharp, however his all-in fashion can depart him open to grapplers. After a short-notice debut loss to wrestler Loik Radzhabov, he flashed his potential with crisp boxing and relentless stress. He’s since racked up three bangers, together with a brutal first-round knockout of Terrance McKinney (watch highlights) and a Battle of the 12 months battle with Daniel Zellhuber.
Ribovics misplaced his final struggle in opposition to Nasrat Haqparast by way of break up determination, however most consider he received that struggle.
In opposition to Brener, he faces a harmful but hittable opponent. Brener’s inventory exploded after a stunning comeback knockout win over Guram Kutateladze, nevertheless it’s price noting he was clearly dropping that struggle earlier than touchdown a haymaker. His brawling fashion leaves openings that Ribovics can exploit along with his technical edge and superior footwork.
The Over 1.5 is sensible as a result of Ribovics begins measured, decoding opponents early, with two of his wins going the space. Brener’s robust sufficient to climate the storm previous spherical one. Count on a high-octane scrap that hits the second or third earlier than Ribovics seals it.
Ribovics is the cleaner fighter—calculated, defensively tight, and packing knockout energy with out overcommitting. If he sidesteps Brener’s early haymakers, he’ll break him down for a late TKO or determination.
Nonetheless, I do notice Brener is chaos in a bottle. He thrives in ugly, unpredictable moments — and if Ribovics will get drawn right into a wild brawl, all bets are off. Brener has already confirmed he can land the kill shot when least anticipated.
Nonetheless, at -130, the worth is simply too good to disregard, and it must be a lock.
For what it’s price, this X/Twitter person is driving with Ribovics as effectively, utilizing Brenner’s layoff as a degree price taking a look at.
Esteban Ribovics vs. Elves Brener
Choose: Ribovics to Win, -250
Brener returns after a 12 months away on 2x extra ring rust in opposition to a a lot greater quantity striker that additionally owns higher defensive accountability and superior success going the space.
UFC Vegas 108 Stats Comp: pic.twitter.com/jmIOo38PwH
— MMA RAX (@MMA_RAX) July 31, 2025
Elves Brener To Win By KO/TKO/DQ: +1200
Elves Brener To Win By Submission: +800
Elves Brener To Win By Determination: +450
Draw: +5000
Esteban Ribovics To Win By KO/TKO/DQ: +150
Esteban Ribovics To Win By Submission: +1400
Esteban Ribovics To Win By Determination: +165
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