MMA Match Preview: Billy Elekana (8-2-0) vs. Kevin Christian (9-2-0)

Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama (UFC Vegas 110)

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

Time: 4:00 PM ET (Prelims)

Division: Light Heavyweight (205 lbs)

Broadcast: ESPN+

Injury Report

Billy Elekana: No reported injuries; enters off a full camp.

Kevin Christian: UFC debut; no reported injuries.

Fighter Matchups

Billy Elekana:

Southpaw kickboxer with stance-switching ability.

Strengths: 57% striking accuracy, effective calf kicks, left cross power.

Weaknesses: Low output under pressure, limited ground game (submitted by Bogdan Guskov earlier in 2025).

Kevin Christian:

Orthodox striker, Contender Series alum making UFC debut.

Strengths: 55% striking defense, athleticism, balanced finishing ability (25% KO, 25% SUB, 25% DEC).

Weaknesses: Unproven at UFC level, can be drawn into brawls, limited Octagon experience.

Recent Form

Billy Elekana:

Win – Ibo Aslan (UD, July 2025)

Loss – Bogdan Guskov (SUB, Mar 2025)

Win – Regional circuit KO (2024)

Kevin Christian:

Win – Contender Series debut (2024)

Regional record: 8-2 with multiple finishes

UFC debut on this card

Fight History & Styles Clash

This is a clash of styles:

Elekana is a measured southpaw striker who relies on accuracy and power shots.

Christian is a newcomer with balanced finishing tools, looking to surprise with pace and unpredictability.

Expect Elekana to control distance with kicks, while Christian pressures with volume and opportunistic grappling.

Betting Trends

Elekana: 1-1 in UFC; 3 first-round finishes in career; tends to struggle when pressured.

Christian: Undefeated in last 3; debuting fighters as underdogs have cashed ~40% historically.

Totals: Elekana’s last two fights went to decision; Christian’s regional fights often ended inside the distance.

FIGHT ODDS

Billy Elekana                      – 205

Kevin Christian                 + 165

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 31, 2025