UFC light heavyweight Billy Elekana targets a twister against Lucas Fernando
The gist
UFC light heavyweight Billy Elekana says he is chasing a twister submission against Lucas Fernando on Nov.
Elekana has won three straight and wants to become the division's submission specialist.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2025Elekana loses his UFC debut to Bogdan Guskov by second-round submission at UFC 311.
- Jan 31, 2026Elekana faces Junior Tafa at UFC 325 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.
- Jun 6, 2026Elekana is removed from a light heavyweight bout with Iwo Baraniewski; Junior Tafa replaces him at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim in Las Vegas.
Key terms
- twister
- A grappling submission hold that twists the opponent's spine and neck to force a tap out.
- submission
- Yielding to an opponent in combat sports, often by tapping, which results in immediate defeat.
- light heavyweight
- A mixed martial arts weight class with an upper limit around 205 pounds, varying by organization.
Source: Wikipedia