March 12, 2025 7:40 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is keen to rejoice 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 strong tenure contained in the octagon. He stated 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 struggle,” dos Santos instructed MMA Junkie and different reporters via an interpreter at Wednesday’s UFC Struggle Night time 254 media day. “However I see loads of good alternatives. He’s additionally a black belt so if it goes that means, we’re good, too.
“I used to be actually comfortable (with this matchup). A great opponent makes for a very good struggle. I’m very excited for this struggle.”
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 stated that has allowed him to refine his coaching to positive peak preparation. “It’s been among the best camps ever,” dos Santos stated. “No accidents. I’m very nicely bodily, I’m very nicely mentally. It’s been superior.”
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