Kaynan Kruschewsky has replaced Esteban Ribovics as Elves Brener‘s opponent for UFC Sao Paulo in a 165-pound catchweight bout, with the fight being scheduled on short notice after Kruschewsky’s impressive win at Dana White’s Contender Series.
Elves Brener is set to face a new opponent in the upcoming UFC Sao Paulo event in Brazil. Kaynan Kruschewsky has replaced Esteban Ribovics in the preliminary portion of the show, according to Octagon Update. The event, headlined by Jailton Almeida versus Derrick Lewis, will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Kruschewsky, a former Jungle Fight lightweight champion, has stepped in on short notice to compete at a catchweight of 165 pounds. He recently showcased his skills at Dana White’s Contender Series in September, finishing Dylan Mantello with a submission in under three minutes.
Meanwhile, Brener boasts an impressive record of 15 wins and 3 losses. He trains alongside Charles Oliveira at Chute Boxe Diego Lima in Sao Paulo. The fighter had a successful year in 2023, securing two victories in the UFC with a split decision win against Zubaira Tukhugov in February and a thrilling knockout of Guram Kutateladze in July.
The updated lineup for UFC Sao Paulo includes exciting matchups such as Jailton Almeida versus Derrick Lewis in the main event and Gabriel Bonfim against Nicolas Dalby. Fans can also look forward to clashes between Caio Borralho and Abus Magomedov, as well as Rodolfo Vieira and Armen Petrosyan.
Other intriguing bouts include Ismael Bonfim versus Vinc Pichel, Victor Hugo versus Daniel Marcos, and Elizeu dos Santos against Rinat Fakhretdinov. With an action-packed card featuring the likes of Angela Hill, Denise Gomes, and many more, UFC Sao Paulo is shaping up to be an enthralling event for fight fans.
So mark your calendars for this Saturday’s UFC Sao Paulo and witness the clash between Elves Brener and Kaynan Kruschewsky, as they aim to showcase their skills on the big stage.