After three “Fight of the Night” performances in his dramatic four-fight win streak, it is with a familiar disappointment that Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (18-5 MMA, 4-1 UFC) continues to fly under the radar. A two-time Jungle Fight champion, the Brazilian welterweight has had zero appearances on the main card of a UFC event.
Is it because Elizeu “Capoeira” Zaleski dos Santos is an intimidating mouthful for many North Americans? Perhaps it is due to his upbringing as a humble farmer. UFC President Dana White may not be a fan of his taste in tattoos or his walkout song; “The Final Countdown”, by Europe.