One of the early prelims of UFC 284 serves up the Lightweight battle between Russian Zubaira Tukhugov and Brazilian Elves Brenner. The infamous Russian is a member of the famous American Kickboxing Academy which includes the current UFC Lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev. His Brazilian opponent is a UFC debutant coming from the Brazilian regional scene. The fight takes place at the RAC Arena, Perth in Australia and holds this Saturday.
MMA: UFC Lightweight
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
Where to watch: ESPN+/UFC PASS
Date: 12.2.2023, 02:00
Zubaira Tukhugov
Made infamous when he jumped into the cage to punch Conor McGregor during a post-fight bust-up in 2018 at UFC 229, the 31-year-old, who last fought in 2021, made his UFC debut in 2014. Since then, he has amassed five wins from eight fights and is coming into the fight with two wins from his last five fights. Zubaira Tukhugov sticks to the basis to win his fights. An efficient striker, he packs a power punch to add to his fantastic jabs. “Warrior” did not fight last year due to visa issues and weigh-in challenges.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5’ 8”
- Reach: 72.5”
- Weight: 145 Ibs
- Record: 20-5-1
Elves Brenner
At 25, Elves Brenner has gained a reputation as a submission specialist, winning eleven fights in thirteen fights by submission. Elves Brenner’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills have rewarded him with eight submission wins in the first round, especially via his favorite armbars and rear-naked chokes. The fighter out of Chute Box camp turned pro in 2016, competing in various Brazilian regional promotions. He comes into his UFC promotional debut on a two-match winning streak after a late call-up to replace Joel Alvarez.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 25
- Height: 5’ 9”
- Reach: N/A”
- Weight: 145 Ibs
- Record: 13-3-1
Betting Odds
Zubaira Tukhugov is a massive favorite of the oddsmakers. The Russian is 1.18 odds to win on Bet 365 where Elves Brenner is 5.00 odds to win. On 1xbet, the submission specialist, Brenner, is priced at 6 odds to win by submission or a points victory. 2.4 odds is the price of Zubaira Tukhugov’s win by KO/TKO on Coinplay.
