Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Pick, 03/15/2025 Predictions UFC Vegas 104 Odds
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC Vegas 104
UFC Apex in Las Vegas
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Chidi Njokuani will face off against Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The odds have Njokuani priced at +154 while Santos is coming in at -185.
Chidi "Bang Bang" Njokuani comes into this fight holding a mark of 24-10-0 (1 NC). The 36-year-old weighs 170 lbs and measures 6'3". The orthodox fighter stretches 80". Elizeu "Capoeira" Zaleski dos Santos measures in at 5'11" and tips the scales at 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a victory to his career total of 25-8-1. The 38-year-old has a wingspan of 73". In terms of significant strikes, Chidi Njokuani connects on 4.59 per minute while Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos connects on 4.33 significant strikes per minute. Njokuani lands 63% of the significant strikes he tries and Zaleski dos Santos lands 41%. Concerning the fighter's defense, "Bang Bang" allows 2.67 significant strikes per minute while "Capoeira" takes 3.41. Njokuani also curbs 56% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction and Zaleski dos Santos is able to thwart 56% of the shots thrown.
| UFC Vegas 104 | Chidi Njokuani | Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +154 | -185 |
| Record | 24-10-0 (1 NC) | 25-8-1 |
| Average Fight Time | 9:42 | 11:59 |
| Height | 6'3" | 5'11" |
| Weight | 170 lbs | 170 lbs |
| Reach | 80" | 73" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.59 | 4.33 |
| Striking Accuracy | 63% | 41% |
In the category of takedowns, Chidi Njokuani is the lesser skilled grappler as he gets a takedown 0.30 times per 15 min. Njokuani is scoring a takedown on 15% of his attempts and is defending 74% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Zaleski dos Santos is scoring a takedown on 20% of his takedown tries and stopping 68% of the tries against him. When it comes to going for the sub, Njokuani is the less likely of the two fighters to go for the finish by attempting 0.2 submissions per 3 rds while Zaleski dos Santos goes for 0.5 submissions per 3 rds.
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The last time he fought, Chidi Njokuani fought Jared Gooden and ended up getting the victory by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Gooden landed 81 of 121 of the strikes he let go in total for this contest. Njokuani ended the night having landed 162 of 207 total strikes. When talking about significant strikes, Gooden ended up landing 20 of 50, giving him a percentage of 40%. He ended up landing 13 of 37 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side of the Octagon, Njokuani landed 70% of his significant strikes by connecting on 105 of 148. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he was 49 of 81 to the head. 70% of the significant strikes landed by Gooden and 26% of them connected on by Njokuani were tallied at distance.
In the last fight for Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, he fought Zachary Scroggin and took home the win by a punch to the head while on the ground in round 1. Scroggin ended up landing 100% of the significant strikes he took from distance and Santos ended up connecting on 45% of the significant strikes he attempted from distance. Santos landed 31% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 11 of 35. He ended up connecting on 7 of 31 significant strikes directed at the head. Scroggin ended up connecting on 3 of 8 significant strikes in that contest. Out of those significant strikes, he landed 1 of 5 to the head. When discussing total strikes that he let go in that fight, Scroggin was 3 of 8 and Santos landed 11 of 43 of all the strikes he threw.
Other fights on the card to watch
Another bout that you're not going to want to miss is when SeungWoo Choi meets Kevin Vallejos. Choi has a record of 11-7-0. The 32-year-old records a weight of 145 lbs and measures in at 6'0". The orthodox fighter reaches 74". Vallejos stands 5'7" and will fight at 145 lbs. The switch fighter will be looking to add a win to his career record of 14-1-0. The 23-year-old has a wingspan of 68". When it comes to grappling, SeungWoo Choi scores a takedown 0.86 times per 15 min while Kevin Vallejos takes his opponents down 0.50 times per 3 rds. When talking about striking, Choi connects for an average of 3.51 strikes per min and lands 39% of the strikes that he throws. The other guy in this fight is Kevin Vallejos, who connects on 51% of the strikes he has tried and is connecting on 6.85 per minute.
If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Kurt Holobaugh is set to square up against Alexander Hernandez. Hernandez comes into this fight holding a mark of 15-8-0. The 32-year-old is weighing in at 155 lbs and measures in at 5'9". The orthodox fighter stretches 72". Holobaugh comes in at 5'11" and steps on the scale at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter walks into the cage holding a record of 22-8-0 (1 NC). The 38-year-old has an arm span of 70". In terms of wrestling, Alexander Hernandez is able to curb 71% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is taking his opponents to the mat on 29% of the times he tries. Holobaugh is finishing his takedown tries on 33% of his attempts and defends against 42% of all takedown attempts. With reference to striking, Hernandez absorbs 4.61 strikes/min while he is landing 4.43 per minute. Holobaugh, at the same time, takes 4.35 strikes per min and is dishing out 4.63 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Tony Sink's Pick: Take Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (-185)
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