Chidi Njokuani (left) and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (right) competed at UFC Vegas 104. [Image courtesy: Getty]
A clash between Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos graced the main card of UFC Vegas 104. The fight took place at a catchweight of 172.25 pounds and served as the co-main event of the fight card. The event was held on March 15 at the UFC APEX Facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
Ad
Njokuani had won back-to-back fights before the clash on March 15. dos Santos, on the other hand, had defeated Zack Scroggin in his last UFC outing in November 2024.
The two fighters attempted leg kicks on each other in the opening minutes of the contest.
Ad
Trending
Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more
The action picked up quickly as both athletes started finding success with their shots.
Ad
'Chidi Bang Bang' landed a brutal knee in the second round that knocked dos Santos down. Njokuani followed him to the ground and scored a TKO victory.
×
Feedback
Why did you not like this content?
Was this article helpful?
Thank You for feedback
About the author
Puneet Sharma
Puneet has a total of 2.5 years of experience and specializes in reporting on MMA and boxing for Sportskeeda. He holds a postgraduate diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication, which aided him in his writing skills.
The iconic interim featherweight title fight between Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes at UFC 189 in 2015 ignited Puneet’s passion for the sport. Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira stands out as Puneet’s favorite MMA fighter as he's drawn to 'Do Bronx's' captivating background story and entertaining persona. He is a believer of MMA being the world’s no.1 combat sport as opposed to Boxing.
While writing, Puneet ensures that his articles stay true to their titles and deliver valuable information to readers. He emphasizes the importance of embedding videos or pictures directly from their original sources to enrich the reader's experience.
Puneet’s professional achievements include covering major events such as UFC 264 and several boxing matches featuring renowned fighters like Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua.