Elves Brener vs. Myktybek Orolbai: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Brazil’s Elves Brener takes on Myktybek Orolbai of Kyrgyzstan in the prelims of UFC 301 in an intriguing lightweight battle between two fighters who debuted in the UFC last year. While Brener entered the Octagon thrice in 2023, Orolbai made one visit. The streaking Kyrgyzstani is the huge favorite ahead of his sophomore fight in the UFC.

MMA: UFC Lightweight

Where to Watch: ESPN2/ESPN+

Venue: Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro

Date: 05.05.2024 03:30

The Brazilian is on a five-fight winning streak, with three consecutive wins in the UFC. Debuting last year in the promotion, the 26-year-old Elves Brener reeled off three victories to round off a remarkable year in his career. The highlight of his wins was Guram Kutateladze's upset last July after entering the match as a huge underdog. Brener followed the upset up with a resounding first-round KO of his opponent last December in a fight that earned him a performance of the night bonus award.

• Age: 26
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: 155lbs (70kg)
• Reach: 72”
• Record: 16-3

The 26-year-old former LFA fighter is on a seven-match winning streak. Myktybek Orolbai announced himself to the UFC with a second-round submission of Uros Medic via neck crank last November. Orolbai last lost an MMA fight in 2020 and opened as a moderate favorite against Brener, but he has since seen the odds increase in his favor. The Kyrgyzstani regularly competes at welterweight and lightweight and won his UFC debut at 170 pounds.

• Age: 26
• Height: 5’10’’
• Reach: 74”
• Weight: 155lbs (70kg)
• Record: 21-1-1 (Draw)

Elves Brener is a 2.80 underdog on Betway, which prices the under 2.5 at 1.86 odds. Betting that the bout will be won in rounds 1-2 is 2.38 on 1XBET, with a decision for Brener at 6.5. The favorite Myktybek Orolbai by KO/TKO is 5.00 on Bet365 and by decision 2.30 odds. Read more.