What happened: The 205-pound matchup joins a card headlined by Gabriel Bonfim and Sean Brady in a five-round welterweight bout. Fernando made his UFC debut in August with a third-round knockout of Rafael Tobias.
Why it matters: Fernando brings a five-fight winning streak into his second UFC appearance, giving the former LFA champion a chance to extend his successful promotional start. Elekana has rebuilt his position with three consecutive UFC wins after losing his promotional debut in 2025.
By the numbers: Fernando is 14-3, with three knockouts during his current winning streak. Elekana is 10-2; two of his three UFC victories came by submission.
What to watch: Elekana will pursue a third consecutive rear-naked-choke finish against an opponent coming off a knockout victory.