WelterweightACTIVE
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
25-9-1
Age
38
Height
5'11"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
11:43
Gym
Academa CM System
Wins By
15 KO · 3 Sub · 7 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 1R3 7
Last 5
WWLLL
Finish Rate
72%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Francisco Beltrao, Brazil
Fight History
WIN
ZS
vs Zachary Scroggin
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 1:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:15
WIN
KN
vs Keita Nakamura
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CN
vs Chidi Njokuani
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 2:19
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 2:19
LOSS
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 4:39
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 4:39
LOSS
LJ
vs Li Jingliang
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 4:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 4:51
LOSS
ND
vs Nicolas Dalby
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
DRAW
RF
vs Rinat Fakhretdinov
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
AN
vs Abubakar Nurmagomedov
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AK
vs Aleksei Kunchenko
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Curtis Millender
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:35
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:35
WIN
LV
vs Luigi Vendramini
UFC Fight Night: Marreta vs. Anders· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R2 1:20
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R2 1:20
WIN
MG
vs Max Griffin
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LG
vs Lyman Good
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RB
vs Randy Brown
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BS
vs Benoit Saint Denis
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MS
vs Muslim Salikhov
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
SS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick
R1 3:40
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R1 3:40
WIN
OA
vs Omari Akhmedov
UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R3 3:03
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 3:03
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Leg Kick Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.3/min
Grappling
0.75 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Elizeu adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
23 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
65%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
61%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
39%
⭐Other
Spinning
39%
Counters
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (148%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 287% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Flying Knee Head
#11
25% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
Wheel Kick
#21
25% of KOs
Knee to Head In Clinch
#31
25% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#41
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Flying Knee Head leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (152% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc73%
Clinch
69% acc20%
Ground
77% acc8%
Striking Differential+0.74/min
4.26 landed/min3.52 absorbed/min
4.26
Landed/Min
3.52
Absorbed/Min
0.15
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed848
Sig. Strikes Attempted2029
Key Insights
Elizeu is a distance-first striker, with 72% of output at range.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
21%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
69%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
2
Defended
46
Total
48
0.75
TD / 15min
0.45
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
48
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
94
Attempted
19%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
17%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 69%.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (21%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,684
1.44
Ratio
Absorbed
1,166
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
4/14
KD Recovery
25%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
152%
Key Insights
⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 152% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
0:34
R2 Control
0:41
R3 Control
0:48
R1 to Final
+69%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.6pp
Body
+0.4pp
Leg
-12.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3019
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 8
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights