Elves Brener

Overview

Three UFC wins by knockout, and none of them went the distance. Elves Brener, a Brazilian lightweight out of Chute Boxe, is 4-3 in the UFC. The one win that did go to the scorecards, his debut, was a split decision.

Both ends of the sample show up in the record. He opened 3-0, dropped three straight, then got back in the win column with a first-round finish. It's a small sample, but the picture is clear: when he wins here, he usually ends it.

UFC Career

Brener debuted at UFC 284 in February 2023, taking a split decision over Zubaira Tukhugov. The finishes followed. He stopped Guram Kutateladze at 3:17 of round 3 in June 2023, then took out Kaynan Kruschewsky at 4:01 of round 1 that November.

The next stretch was harder. Myktybek Orolbai beat him by unanimous decision at UFC 301 in May 2024. Three months later, Joel Álvarez stopped him at 3:36 of round 3. A decision loss to Esteban Ribovics in August 2025 made it three in a row.

He answered in September 2026 with a first-round knockout of Josiah Harrell at 4:14. He carries a one-fight win streak into his next bout.

Two of his three UFC wins by KO/TKO came in round 1. The third came in round 3.

Fighting Style

Brener is a high-volume striker who gets hit back. He lands far more strikes per minute than the typical UFC fighter and absorbs more than most, while his accuracy and defense sit around the UFC average. That profile fits a record of knockout wins and a knockout loss.

The grappling numbers cut the other way. He rarely shoots for takedowns and almost never goes looking for submissions, but he is very hard to take down. Fights against him tend to stay standing, and his finishes have come from strikes, not the mat.

Notable Wins

• Guram Kutateladze — KO/TKO, round 3 (3:17), UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov (2023)
• Kaynan Kruschewsky — KO/TKO, round 1 (4:01), UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis (2023)
• Josiah Harrell — KO/TKO, round 1 (4:14), UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos (2026)

Quick Facts

• Division: Lightweight
• UFC record: 4-3
• Professional record (all promotions): 17-6-0
• UFC debut: 2023
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 5'10" / 72.5"
• Team: Chute Boxe
• Born: Maués, AM, Brazil