Zubaira Tukhugov vs Elves Brenner Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for UFC 284 (Tukhugov Spoils Brenner's UFC Debut)

Tukhugov vs Brenner Fight Info, Date & Time

UFC 284 — Preliminary Card Featherweight Bout
Zubaira Tukhugov (20-5-1, 7 KOs) vs. Elves Brenner (13-3-0, 1 KO)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
Fight Time: This will be one of the fights on the preliminary card, which begins at 6 p.m. ET.
Venue: RAC Arena — Perth, Australia
Coverage: ESPN+, PPV

Tukhugov vs Brenner Odds & Prop Bets

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Moneyline:
- Zubaira Tukhugov: (-530)
- Elves Brenner: (+360)

Method of Victory:
- Tukhugov by KO/TKO: (N/A)
- Tukhugov by Points: (N/A)
- Tukhugov by Submission: (N/A)
- Brenner by KO/TKO: (N/A)
- Brenner by Points: (N/A)
- Brenner by Submission: (N/A)

Tukhugov vs Brenner Prediction

This lines up as a classic veteran vs newbie bout. Zubaira Tukhogov has been fighting in the UFC for years and enters this bout an even 2-2-1 (W-D-L) in his last five matches. On the other side, Elves Brenner is stepping in on short notice to replace Joel Alvarez and make his exciting debut in the UFC.

Experience is the only thing differentiating these fighters as their height, weight and reach check in at almost the exact same marks. Siding with Tukhugov makes sense in that case. The 32-year-old has a knack for extending fights by thinking outside the box and winning over the scoring judges in the end.

Brenner has only one knockout win to his name as a professional fighter, but he has racked up a stellar 11 submission victories. His ability to take down opponents would give him a chance here if it wasn't for the fact that Tukhugov owns a 100% takedown defense rate. He knows what it takes to win.

I'll side with Zubaira Tukhugov to come out on top.

Tukhugov vs Brenner Best Bet

Tukhugov is a heavy favorite here for a reason, yet backing him with -530 odds comes with little value. Avoid the small payout and trust Tukhugov to win the fight by decision. Brenner has one edge here which is that nobody has seen him fight in the UFC, so it may take time for Tukhugov to figure him out.

Tukhugov owns a 12-3-1 record when his fights go to a decision, which shows the veteran has the firepower to make an impact beyond the first few rounds. He will be the best opponent Brenner has faced in his young career, so look for him to make that clear with calculated punches and takedowns.

Bet: Zubaira Tukhugov by Points (TBD)

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