An extensive history of violence has kept Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s good graces for nearly a full decade.
The former Jungle Fight champion will author the latest chapter in his long and distinguished career when he confronts Chidi Njokuani in the UFC Fight Night 254 co-main event on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Zaleski dos Santos, 38, steps back into view having compiled a 1-1-1 record over his past three appearances. The CM System mainstay last saw action at UFC Fight Night 247, where he dismissed Zach Scoggin with punches in the first round of their Nov.