UFC Sao Paulo: Esteban Ribovics Out, Kaynan Kruschewsky To Face Elves Brener
Kaynan Kruschewsky is scheduled to make his UFC debut, stepping in to replace Esteban Ribovics in a matchup against Elves Brener at UFC Sao Paulo event.
As per a report from Octagon Update, Esteban Ribovics will not be competing in his scheduled bout against Elves Brener, with Kaynan Kruschewsky stepping in as a replacement. The specific reason for Ribovics’ withdrawal has not been disclosed.
Esteban Ribovics is out. Elves Brenner (@ElvesBrener ) will fight Kaynan Kruschewsky at #UFCSaoPaulo on November 4th#MMA #UFC #UFCESPN #UFC2023 pic.twitter.com/OmCHbFHvkc
— Octagon Update (@webby_mma) November 1, 2023
Kaynan Kruschewsky’s upcoming match will mark his UFC debut. He earned this opportunity by defeating Dylan Mantello at Dana White Contender Series 2023 event, securing a victory by submission. Prior to that, Kruschewsky also triumphed over Thierry Lucas at the Jungle Fight 115 event.
Elves Brener is currently on a four-fight winning streak, with two of those wins taking place in the UFC. His most recent bout was against Guram Kutateladze at UFC Vegas 76 event, which he won by knockout. Prior to that, Brener secured a victory over Zubaira Tukhugov at the UFC 284 event, prevailing via a split decision.
UFC Sao Paulo event is set to take place on November 4, 2023, at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, featuring a heavyweight bout between Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis in the main event.