Joel Alvarez vs. Elves Brener – Fight Preview & Analysis

Joel Alvarez vs. Elves Brener fight preview

UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this matchup on the fight card, Joel “El Fenomeno” Alvarez will take on Elves Brener in the Lightweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ABC 7 card.

Alvarez brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Brener, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 72″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 46% striking accuracy, Alvarez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.65 per minute. On the other hand, Brener boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.19 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Joel Alvarez vs. Elves Brener matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Joel Alvarez is coming in with a 20-3-0 record. Alvarez will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Marc Diakiese at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura in July.

Brener, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Joel Alvarez on July 22, 2023, at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and holds a 16-4-0 record.

Joel Alvarez vs. Elves Brener
31
Age
27
6′ 3″
Height
5′ 10″
155 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
77″
Reach
72″
20-3-0
Record
16-4-0
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox

Joel Alvarez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 27-year-old Elves Brener is an orthodox fighter with a 72″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Joel Alvarez stats

→ Alvarez’s striking accuracy is 46%.
→ Alvarez lands 3.65 significant strikes per minute.
→ Alvarez’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Alvarez’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Alvarez’s takedown defense is 11%.

Alvarez comes in with 46% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.65 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Brener fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 4.19 significant strikes per minute. Joel Alvarez also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Brener’s 1.59 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Elves Brener stats

→ Brener’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Brener lands 4.19 significant strikes per minute.
→ Brener’s takedown accuracy is 31%.
→ Brener’s takedown average is 1.59 per 15 minutes.
→ Brener’s takedown defense is 75%.

Elves spent, on average, 11:50 minutes in the Octagon, and Joel has an average fight time of 6:44 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Joel or Elves? Sound off in the comments.

Event Name
UFC on ABC 7: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
Date
August 3, 2024
Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Matchup
Joel Alvarez vs. Elves Brener

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