TLDR
- Charles Oliveira celebrated wildly as training partner Elvis Brener knocked out Josiah Harrell at 4:14 of round one at UFC Vegas 121
- A video of Oliveira’s reaction has been viewed over 177,000 times on social media
- Brener snapped a three-fight losing streak with his first UFC win since November 2023
- Oliveira has been inactive for six months since defeating Max Holloway at UFC 326
- The lightweight division remains highly competitive with multiple contenders vying for title shots
Sources: yardbarker.com | west42sports.com
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira erupted in celebration after watching his training partner Elvis Brener score a first-round knockout at UFC Vegas 121 last Saturday. The viral moment captured Oliveira’s raw excitement as Brener finished Josiah Harrell at 4:14 of the opening round.
Brener landed a right hook followed by a series of strikes to end the fight against Harrell, who dropped to 0-2 in the UFC. The Brazilian lightweight snapped a three-fight losing streak with his first UFC win since November 2023.
Oliveira watched the fight remotely with a group rather than cornering Brener at the Meta APEX facility. A video of his reaction was reposted by Championship Rounds on social media and has been viewed over 177,000 times.
Charles Oliveira’s reaction to his teammate Elves Brener’s knockout
“WE K*LLED HIM! I’VE BEEN F*CKING SAYING IT. TAKE THAT F*CKING STONING.” 😭
(via @mmacrash) https://t.co/ftgUHWKKcV pic.twitter.com/L794MJfb1g
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 27, 2026
Oliveira’s Animated Response
“We killed him,” Oliveira yelled in Portuguese as the knockout landed. “I’ve been saying it. Take that stoning. I’ve been saying it.”
The former champion’s animated response suggests Brener had been drilling the specific combination that ended the fight during their training sessions. Oliveira and his group tried not to laugh as the finishing sequence concluded.
Brener now holds a 17-6 mixed martial arts record and has competed in the UFC since February 2023. The win could provide a confidence boost as he looks to establish himself as a legitimate prospect in 2027.
Lightweight Division Battle
Oliveira has been inactive for six months since his UFC 326 main event victory over Max Holloway in Las Vegas. The extended break has allowed him to focus more on his role as a training partner and teammate.
The UFC lightweight division remains one of the most competitive in the sport. Current champion Justin Gaethje is targeting his first title defense against Arman Tsarukyan, though retirement remains a possibility for the champion.
Former champion Ilia Topuria waits for his chance to potentially regain the title after losing to Gaethje. Tsarukyan earned his number one contender status with a dominant knockout victory over Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
Oliveira himself remains in title contention after his win over Holloway. He previously submitted Gaethje during his championship run, though a missed weight cut made that fight a number one contender bout instead of a title defense.
The lightweight rankings feature five to six fighters who consistently compete at the top level. Most contenders in the top five have already faced each other multiple times over the past several years.
Brener will need to maintain his winning streak to avoid another career setback. If he remains at lightweight and continues winning, he could become a fighter to watch in the coming year.
