UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang continues on the main card with a fight between King Green and Esteban Ribovics in the lightweight division. Check out our UFC 332 odds series for our Green-Ribovics prediction and pick.
King Green (36-17-1) enters UFC 332 riding a four-fight winning streak. He most recently stopped Terrance McKinney by first-round TKO in July, following a first-round submission of Jeremy Stephens in May, as he comes into his fight this weekend against Esteban Ribovics.
Esteban Ribovics (16-3) enters UFC 332 after a second-round TKO of Edson Barboza in August, his second fight in 49 days. Before that, he lost by first-round submission to Mateusz Gamrot in April, bringing both power and urgency as he comes into his fight this weekend against King Green.
UFC 332 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings.
UFC 332 Odds: King Green-Esteban Ribovics Odds
King Green: +180
Esteban Ribovics: -218
Over 1.5 Rounds: -210
Under 1.5 Rounds: +160
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Why King Green Will Win
King Green can beat Esteban Ribovics by using veteran composure, high-volume boxing, and selective wrestling to make the younger fighter uncomfortable. Green enters on a four-fight winning streak and has looked unusually sharp during this late-career run.
The numbers reinforce his case: Green owns the tracked striking edge, lands at 53 percent accuracy, and absorbs 3.63 significant strikes per minute compared with Ribovics’ 5.74. That suggests Green can win extended exchanges if he maintains his defensive reactions and avoids chasing a knockout.
Ribovics brings legitimate finishing danger after knocking out Edson Barboza in August, so Green cannot rely on loose defense or prolonged firefights. His trademark low hands and shoulder rolls must be used with discipline rather than as invitations for Ribovics to throw power combinations.
Green’s overlooked advantage is his wrestling. He averages 1.32 takedowns per 15 minutes to Ribovics’ 0.32, giving him an option to disrupt the Argentine’s rhythm if the striking becomes too dangerous.
The key is mixing pressure with clinch work, then returning to accurate boxing once Ribovics begins worrying about level changes. Green does not need a reckless finish; he needs to make Ribovics solve different problems across three rounds.
Why Esteban Ribovics Will Win
Article Continues BelowEsteban Ribovics can beat King Green by making their UFC 332 lightweight clash a fast, high-output striking battle. At 30, Ribovics is ten years younger than Green and should look to make pace and recovery time central to the matchup.
Ribovics enters after a second-round knockout of Edson Barboza, proof that his pressure can produce decisive damage against experienced strikers. He carries 16 career wins, including eight by knockout and five by submission, giving him multiple finishing avenues if Green’s defense breaks down.
Green’s shoulder-roll defense and veteran craft will make him difficult to hit cleanly early. Ribovics should not chase single punches; he needs combinations to the body and legs that limit Green’s movement and force his hands lower.
That sustained attack matters against a 40-year-old opponent who has fought more than 50 professional bouts. Green remains on a four-fight winning streak, but Ribovics’ youth and recent activity could become more meaningful as the fight enters later rounds.
Ribovics also has to respect Green’s counterpunching and occasional takedown attempts. Maintaining balance after every combination will help prevent Green from changing the rhythm with clinches or wrestling.
Final King Green-Esteban Ribovics Prediction & Pick
Esteban Ribovics is my pick to beat King Green by second-round TKO at UFC 332. Green’s recent four-fight surge makes him dangerous, but Ribovics’ speed, power, and youth offer the stronger overall upside.
Green’s veteran boxing and defensive creativity can frustrate Ribovics early. He should have moments with counters and clinch work, especially if Ribovics presses forward impatiently.
However, Ribovics has the activity to force a faster pace than Green prefers. His recent knockout of Edson Barboza showed that he can combine pressure with sharp finishing instincts against experienced strikers.
I expect Green to keep Round 1 competitive before Ribovics begins landing more consistently to the body and head. Once Green’s movement slows, the younger fighter’s combinations should create a decisive opening.
Ultimately, I expect Ribovics to break through in Round 2.
Final King Green-Esteban Ribovics Prediction & Pick: Esteban Ribovics (-218), OVER 1.5 Rounds (-210)