Best fights of Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
Over 16 years as a professional, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos has compiled a 25-10-1 (18) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos defeats Keita Nakamura
On October 1, 2016 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Keita Nakamura in a welterweight bout. Santos was 29 years old with a record of 15-5, and Nakamura was 32 with a record of 32-7-2. Both Santos and Nakamura were coming off a win. Santos won via unanimous decision.
2. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos submits Curtis Millender
On March 9, 2019 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Curtis Millender in a welterweight bout. Santos was 32 years old with a record of 20-5, and Millender was 31 with a record of 17-3. Santos was on a 6-fight winning streak and Millender was on a 9-fight winning streak. Santos submitted Curtis Millender via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos KOs Sean Strickland
On May 12, 2018 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Sean Strickland in a welterweight bout. Santos was 31 years old with a record of 18-5, and Strickland was 27 with a record of 19-2. Santos was on a 4-fight winning streak and Strickland was coming off a win. Santos stopped Sean Strickland via KO in the 1st round.
4. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos defeats Alexey Kunchenko
On March 14, 2020 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Alexey Kunchenko in a welterweight bout. Santos was 33 years old with a record of 21-6, and Kunchenko was 35 with a record of 20-1. Both Santos and Kunchenko were coming off a loss. Santos won via unanimous decision.
5. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos defeats Lyman Good
On July 22, 2017 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Lyman Good in a welterweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 16-5, and Good was 32 with a record of 19-3. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak and Good was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos won via split decision.
6. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos KOs Itamar Rosa
On July 19, 2014 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos fought Itamar Rosa for the vacant Jungle Fight welterweight title. Santos was 27 years old with a record of 12-4, and Rosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos stopped Itamar Rosa via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos submits Eduardo Ramon
On December 18, 2014 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos defended his Jungle Fight welterweight title against Eduardo Ramon. Santos was 28 years old with a record of 13-4, and Ramon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak. Santos submitted Eduardo Ramon via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos defeats Benoît Saint Denis
On October 30, 2021 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Benoît Saint Denis in a welterweight bout. Santos was 34 years old with a record of 22-7, and Denis was 25 with a record of 8-0. Santos was coming off a loss, while Denis was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Santos won via unanimous decision.
9. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos loses to Randy Brown via unanimous decision
On June 1, 2024 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Randy Brown in a welterweight bout. Santos was 37 years old with a record of 24-7-1, and Brown was 33 with a record of 18-5. Brown was on a 2-fight winning streak. Santos lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brown.
10. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos defeats Max Griffin
On October 28, 2017 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos faced Max Griffin in a welterweight bout. Santos was 30 years old with a record of 17-5, and Griffin was 31 with a record of 13-3. Santos was on a 3-fight winning streak and Griffin was coming off a win. Santos won via unanimous decision.