UFCElves Brener Record: 17-6-0
LightweightRecord17-6-0
Age29
DivisionLightweight · #103
MMA Elo1676
Last fightSep 26 2026
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Elves Brener has a 17-6-0 professional record and is 29 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Chute Boxe Diego Lima (1659 average active-roster Elo across 12 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Sep 26, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Elves Brener bio
Personal background
Elves Brener is a Brazilian lightweight competing in the UFC with a professional record of 16-6. Born on September 27, 1997, in Maués, in the state of Amazonas, he came up through the deep jiu-jitsu culture of the Amazon, where he says sport became his path to a better life. He started training around the ages of 13 and 14, won numerous regional jiu-jitsu titles, and translated that grappling base into a feared submission game. Fighting out of the Chute Boxe Diego Lima camp and standing 5'10" with a 72" reach, Brener built his early career on the Amazonian regional scene before carrying his finishing instincts to the sport's biggest stage.
Path to the UFC
Brener turned professional in 2016 and announced himself immediately, opening his career with a remarkable run of armbar finishes – submitting Thales Morais, Eurides Bandeira, Bruno Quintanilha and Janaildo Marinho in his first stretch. He dominated the Amazonian circuit, claiming Amazon Talent and Mr. Cage titles, but the climb was not without setbacks: he absorbed decision losses to Denis Silva and Sergey Andreev, and a unanimous-decision defeat to unbeaten prospect Gabriel Santos at Future MMA 12 in October 2020. He rebounded with more submissions and earned his shot at the UFC.
UFC breakthrough
Brener made an instant impression in the Octagon. In his February 2023 debut at UFC 284, he edged veteran Zubaira Tukhugov by split decision, then showcased his violence in July 2023 with a third-round TKO of Guram Kutateladze. He capped a breakout year that November with a first-round knockout of unbeaten Kaynan Kruschewsky, a one-punch finish that pushed his UFC record to 3-0 and marked him as one of the division's most exciting young finishers.
Stepping up in competition
The level then rose sharply. In May 2024, Brener dropped a unanimous decision to highly regarded Myktybek Orolbai at UFC 301, and that August he was stopped by submission specialist Joel Alvarez via knees and punches in the third round. He returned in August 2025 against unbeaten-tested contender Esteban Ribovics in a high-pace bout, ultimately losing a three-round unanimous decision. The recent skid against elite competition has been a hard lesson, but Brener remains a dangerous out for anyone in the lightweight division.
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Fighting style
Brener is a submission ace with one of the highest finish rates in the division – roughly 88%, with 11 of his 16 wins by submission, three by knockout and only two by decision. His jiu-jitsu is the spine of his game, anchored by an outstanding armbar that finished much of his early career, and he carries real one-shot power on the feet, as the knockout of Kaynan Kruschewsky proved. The weakness the UFC has revealed is on the scorecards and against grappling-savvy strikers: five of his six career losses have come by decision, suggesting he is most dangerous when he can force the finish and more vulnerable when fights go the distance.
Career highlights
- Elite finishing resume — 11 of his 16 wins by submission and a roughly 88% finish rate, built on a punishing armbar from his Amazonian jiu-jitsu roots.
- 3-0 UFC start — beat Zubaira Tukhugov and finished Guram Kutateladze and Kaynan Kruschewsky to open his Octagon career.
- Regional champion — captured Amazon Talent and Mr. Cage titles while dominating the Brazilian circuit before his UFC call.
Career snapshot
Elves Brener career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1676Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#724
Lightweight#103of 397 active
Peak1703
Last move+22
Opponent quality1647avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1703 Elo after defeating Kaynan Kruschewsky (2023-11-05)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Elves Brener quick answers
What is Elves Brener's record?
Elves Brener's professional MMA record is 17-6-0.
How old is Elves Brener?
Elves Brener is 29 years old.
What weight class is Elves Brener?
Elves Brener fights at Lightweight in UFC.
What gym does Elves Brener represent?
Elves Brener is associated with Chute Boxe Diego Lima, whose 12 active Combat Edge fighters average 1659 Elo.
How tall is Elves Brener?
Elves Brener is 5'10" tall with a 72" reach.
How much does Elves Brener weigh?
Elves Brener competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Elves Brener's Combat Edge Elo?
Elves Brener's professional MMA Elo is 1676, with a peak Elo of 1703.
How strong is Elves Brener's recent opposition?
Elves Brener's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1647 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Elves Brener's last fight?
Elves Brener's latest tracked pro fight was against Josiah Harrell at UFC Fight Night on Sep 26 2026.
What is Elves Brener's recent form?
Elves Brener's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Elves Brener usually win?
Elves Brener's 17 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 11 submissions, and 2 decisions, with 88% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
11Wins by submission
2Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
5Loss by decision
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Elves Brener stats
Record : 17 / 6 / 0Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
4.76Fighter3.82UFC lightweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
48%Fighter46%UFC lightweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.86Fighter3.91UFC lightweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
51%Fighter53%UFC lightweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.99Fighter1.68UFC lightweight avg
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter28%UFC lightweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
76%Fighter59%UFC lightweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.50UFC lightweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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