Written by Mateusz Rebecki and Chris Duncan | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
The lightweight division delivered two epic battles to lead into the main event of UFC Vegas 108.
In the co-main event, Chris Duncan and Mateusz Rebecki went through a bloody battle that will likely end up on Fight of the Year lists around the world. Duncan ended up getting the unanimous decision nod in the wild affair where both guys threw caution to the wind every second for the entire 15 minutes.
Prior to that, Esteban Ribovics battled Elves Brener in another anticipated lightweight clash. Ribovics hurt Brener early in the bout, but the Brazilian was able to gather his wits and continue fighting. As the fight went on, both men landed big shots, and it was Ribovics that pulled away. By the third round, it was all Ribovics, but a gritty and tough Brener made it to the final horn with Ribovics getting back in the win column.
Check out how UFC and other pro fighters reacted to the back-to-back lightweight scraps.
Two fight of the night?
— Diego Lopes (@Diegolopesmma) August 3, 2025
WHAT A FIGHT – WHAT A ROUND @RebeckiMateusz VS @theproblem155 #UFCFIGHTNIGHT
— Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) August 3, 2025
Bravo men!! What a WAR!!
You both should be proud
SILLYGOOSE @theproblem155
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) August 3, 2025
This is crazy. #UFCVegas108
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2025
Absolute war between Duncan and Rębeki. This main card has been excellent #UFCVegas108
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2025
Omg #UFCVegas108 pic.twitter.com/hL71FtIGUs
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2025
These fights back to back!!! Crazy.
— Kai Kamaka III (@kaiboikamaka) August 3, 2025
Rebecki and Duncan are warriors! Another banger! Incredible fight! #UFCVegas108
— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) August 3, 2025
Damn what a fight already this is why I think lightweight is the most exciting division
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) August 3, 2025
Absolutely one of the best fights this year between these two studs. Great jobs fellas! Ribovics & Brener
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) August 3, 2025
I wasn’t watching the fights but had to turn on to watch this one @ufc #UFCVegas108
— Nikolas Motta (@nikolasmotta) August 3, 2025
Wow two Fight’s of the night bonuses . Can the main event continue the excitement ?
— Eric Albarracin (@CPTdasAmericas) August 3, 2025
Respect to the Vegas doctors for letting the fight go. Let fighters fight, love to see it. #UFCVegas108
— Zac Pauga (@ZacPauga) August 3, 2025
What a fight!! Can never miss a Ribovic scrap #UFCVegas109
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) August 3, 2025
Esteban is one of the most exciting fighters on the roster
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) August 3, 2025
Lightweight division always been and always will be the most entertaining #UFCVegas108
— Nikolas Motta (@nikolasmotta) August 3, 2025
Great fight between Ribovics and Brener. Ribovics’ striking is on another level #UFCVegas108
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2025
What a fight that was one of the best in awhile great performances
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) August 3, 2025
Brener vs ribovics
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT
— Diego Lopes (@Diegolopesmma) August 3, 2025