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Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Chidi Njokuani is 26-12-0 (1 NC); Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is 25-10-1. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is 2 years older than Chidi Njokuani. Chidi Njokuani has a 7" · 18 cm reach advantage over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Chidi Njokuani is 4" · 10 cm taller than Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. They have met once: Chidi Njokuani 1, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos 0.

Chidi Njokuani
United States
Chidi Njokuani
“Bang Bang” · 26-12-0 (1 NC)
UDUDSUB
WelterweightMet once
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Brazil
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
“Capoeira” · 25-10-1
TKOTKOTKO

Style & credentials

Chidi Njokuani

No background on record

Camp · Janjira Muay Thai · United States
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
CapoeiraMuay ThaiBJJ
  • —Black belt · BJJCristiano Marcello
  • 2014Welterweight ChampionshipJungle Fight
  • —Welterweight Tournament winnerSMASH Fight
Camp · CM System · Curitiba, Parana, BR

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

38%
Head
57%
39%
Body
23%
23%
Leg
20%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Chidi Njokuanilast 10 fights
68%24%
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santoslast 6 fights
62%21%17%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Chidi Njokuani Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Strikes landed / min
5.784.16
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fightersElizeu Zaleski dos Santos · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.513.56
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Average · better than 47% of UFC fightersElizeu Zaleski dos Santos · Average · better than 45% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.000.79
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersElizeu Zaleski dos Santos · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
0%20%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersElizeu Zaleski dos Santos · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
75%67%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Good · better than 75% of UFC fightersElizeu Zaleski dos Santos · Good · better than 61% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.100.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Chidi Njokuani · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersElizeu Zaleski dos Santos · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

5.78
Strikes landed / min
4.16
3.51
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.56
0.00
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.79 / 4.0
0%
Takedown accuracy
20%
75%
Takedown defence
67%
1:41
Control time / fight
1:40
0.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Chidi Njokuani12 UFC fights · 698 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
23%159/401
22%157/241
23%164/183
Clinch
6%39/51
16%110/133
0%0/0
Ground
9%66/90
0%3/4
0%0/0
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos18 UFC fights · 862 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
40%342/1278
14%124/227
19%162/202
Clinch
11%99/160
8%67/77
1%5/6
Ground
6%54/103
1%6/6
0%3/3

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2 (Sat, Mar 15, 2025), where Chidi Njokuani won by TKO.

What are the records of Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?

Chidi Njokuani is 26-12-0 (1 NC) and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is 25-10-1.

Who has the longer reach, Chidi Njokuani or Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?

Chidi Njokuani has the longer reach: 80" · 203 cm against 73" · 185 cm for Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, a 7" · 18 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Chidi Njokuani or Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?

Chidi Njokuani is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Chidi Njokuani or Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos is 39 and Chidi Njokuani is 37.

Who has more finishes, Chidi Njokuani or Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?

Chidi Njokuani has 17 wins inside the distance (16 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission); Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos has 19 wins (16 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).