March 12, 2025 7:40 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is keen to have fun his tenth 12 months as a UFC fights with an enormous win over Chidi Njokuani’s in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 254 co-headliner.
After making his promotional debut in Might 2015, dos Santos (25-8-1 MMA, 11-4-1 UFC) has put collectively a stable tenure contained in the octagon. He mentioned he’s as motivated as ever, and is locked in to take out Njokuani (24-10 MMA, 4-3 UFC) within the welterweight matchup at UFC Apex (ESPN+).
He’s a striker, he’s a banger like me and he enjoys to combat,” dos Santos instructed MMA Junkie and different reporters by an interpreter at Wednesday’s UFC Struggle Evening 254 media day. “However I see a variety of good alternatives. He’s additionally a black belt so if it goes that manner, we’re good, too.
“I used to be actually completely happy (with this matchup). A great opponent makes for a great combat. I’m very excited for this combat.”
At 38, dos Santos is likely one of the elder assertion among the many present roster at 170 kilos. He’s additionally among the many most skilled, and mentioned that has allowed him to refine his coaching to certain peak preparation.
“It’s been among the best camps ever,” dos Santos mentioned. “No accidents. I’m very effectively bodily, I’m very effectively mentally. It’s been superior.”
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