Elves Brener ended his losing streak in the best possible way. The Brazilian needed only one round to knock out Josiah Harrell this Saturday (26), in a lightweight bout (up to 70,3 kg), held on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 121. The result ended a run of three consecutive losses and marked the return of the Chute Boxe Diego Lima athlete, training partner of Charles do Bronx.
Charles Oliveira's teammate achieves a major victory.
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Harrell started the fight relying on kicks and even managed a takedown on his first opportunity. Elves, however, showed good defense, got back up quickly and returned to striking. The Brazilian began to mix punches and kicks, mainly using low kicks to bother his opponent.
With the fight back on its feet, Brener increased the pace and began searching for the decisive blow. In the final stretch of the first round, the São Paulo native landed a precise and powerful right cross, hitting his opponent squarely and securing the knockout.
If you haven't seen it yet, watch Elves Brener 's knockout of Josiah Harrell at UFC Vegas 121.
FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the spectacular knockout by Charles Oliveira's teammate at UFC Vegas 121
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UFC Vegas 121 results
MAIN CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Raoni Barcelos by knockout (injury) at 1:38 of round 5.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ailin Perez defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Luis Hernandez defeated Sedriques Dumas by submission (guillotine choke) at 0:57 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ilimbek Akylbek defeated Mahammadali Osmanli by disqualification (illegal knee strike with opponent on the ground) at 2:19 of Round 1 – TUF Final
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Tina Black defeated Melissa Amaya by technical knockout (punches) at 3:19 of round 2 – TUF Finale
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Brady Hiestand defeated Rinya Nakamura by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:07 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Rodolfo Vieira defeated Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light Heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Christian Edwards defeated Rodolfo Bellato by technical knockout (left cross and punches) at 1:47 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Elves Brener defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (right cross) at 4:14 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson defeated Ricky Simon by technical knockout (punches) at 2:39 of round 2.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Alateng Heili defeated John Castaneda by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Yazmin Jauregui defeated Vanessa Demopoulos by technical knockout (punches) at 1:2 of round 1.
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