MMA Match Preview: Brando Peričić (4-1) vs. Elisha Ellison (5-1)

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Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia

Start Time (Prelims): Approx. 3:00 PM AWST (local) / 3:00 AM ET (U.S.)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.), TNT Sports (UK), UFC Fight Pass (international)

Injury / Availability Report

Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić (4–1, Australia): No reported injuries. UFC debutant out of City Kickboxing, known for early finishes.

Elisha “Snack Panther” Ellison (5–1, USA): Healthy and cleared. Also making his UFC debut, bringing a 100% finish rate.

Fighter Matchups

Brando Peričić (6’5”, 263 lbs, orthodox)

Style: Aggressive striker with clinch pressure.

Strengths: All 4 wins inside Round 1 (3 KO/TKO, 1 Sub). Fast starter, heavy hands, athletic frame.

Weaknesses: Only loss came via submission — grappling defense still developing.

Elisha Ellison (6’0”, 263 lbs, orthodox)

Style: Explosive brawler with knockout instincts.

Strengths: All 5 wins inside Round 1 (4 KO/TKO, 1 Sub). Carries fight-ending power in both hands.

Weaknesses: Also lost via submission; limited experience in extended fights.

Recent Form

Peričić (Last 3):

W – Orion Kenny (KO, R1)

W – Tumanako Phillips (TKO, R1)

L – Randall Rayment (Submission, R2)

Ellison (Last 3):

W – Rafael Brewster (KO, R1)

W – Spur Roundstone (KO, R1)

W – Johnnie Burlington (KO, R1)

Fight History / Series

First-ever meeting between Peričić and Ellison.

Both debuting in the UFC, both with 100% finish rates.

Betting Trends

Peričić:

4 of 5 career fights ended in Round 1.

80% finish rate by KO/TKO.

Only loss came via submission.

Ellison:

100% finish rate (all 5 wins inside Round 1).

4 of 5 wins by KO/TKO.

Lone loss also via submission.

Trend: Both fighters are fast starters with limited cage time beyond Round 1.

FIGHT ODDS

Brando Peričić                   – 205

Elisha Ellison                     + 185

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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