Elvis Brener, a heavy underdog, achieved a remarkable victory against Guram Kutateladze at UFC Fight Night: Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov, leaving the MMA community in a state of excitement.

The fight was intense, with Brener enduring a severe cut that shocked both fans and UFC president Dana White. Interestingly, fans couldn’t help but notice the striking resemblance between Brener’s post-fight hair color and popular anime characters like Goku from ‘Dragonball’ and Garou from ‘One Punch Man’.  And it’s not just the fans who are into anime! 

Elvis Brener goes Super Saiyan in the middle of his fight

Brener’s hair transformation during the fight became a topic of discussion, as fans compared him to characters from anime series such as “One Punch Man.” The moment reminded viewers of the iconic scene where Garou’s hair turns red due to the bloodshed.

@danawhite gooood daaamn

Real men sport 

He changed his hair color midfight

Tis but a scratch

Bro went figgy hair style mid fight

Turned super saiyan god 🔥

Read More: Dana White Shares Bruno Silva’s Nasty Injury at UFC Vegas 71: “Out of All the Cuts This One…”

If you seen OPM you can call him Garou! He does the same with the blood in his hair🔥🔥🔥🔥

From super Saiyan to super Saiyan rose

God of war brener

Came as a Grandpa , conquered as a warrior!

Well, we now know where kevin lee fits into this

Man, fighting is such a great sport never could see Somone so hurt and happy at the same time

Additionally, the hair change was likened to the transformations of characters in the “Dragon Ball” series, from Super Saiyan to Super Saiyan Rose. Fans expressed their awe and excitement, with some referring to Brener as the “god of war.” The unique spectacle captivated the audience, who witnessed a fighter both battered and elated.

MMA, Anime, and how fighters draw inspiration from fictional characters

The intersection of UFC and anime is not a new phenomenon. Numerous fighters have openly expressed their love for anime, which serves as a source of inspiration for their training and fighting styles.

One notable example is UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who adopted the nickname “The Last Stylebender,” drawing inspiration from the animated show “Avatar: The Last Airbender.”

Adesanya’s passion for anime is further evident in his tattoos, which pay tribute to “Naruto,” a beloved shonen anime. Fans worldwide were thrilled when Adesanya performed Rock Lee’s taijutsu pose during his fight against Anderson Silva. Another anime-inspired act was him writing his opponent’s name in a “Death Note” before fights.

The MMA community and anime fans have found common ground through their shared passion. As fighters become more open about their personalities, the influence of anime on the MMA community becomes increasingly apparent. The overlap between the two communities is remarkable, highlighting the cultural significance of both mediums.

Watch This Story: Dana White’s $6 Million Worth Las Vegas Mansion