Result
Chidi NjokuaniTKO
MethodTKO
RoundR2
Time2:19
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMark Smith
DetailsKnee and elbows
Elo swing+15Chidi Njokuani (1707 → 1723)-15Elizeu Zaleski (1730 → 1714)
DateMar 15, 2025
DivisionWelterweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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W
Chidi Bang Bang | 26-12-0Chidi Njokuani
L
Capoeira | 25-10-1Elizeu Zaleski
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski
Method :TKO
Round :R2
Time :2:19
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Mark Smith
Details :Knee and elbows
Chidi Njokuani
Elo1711Good
3Y trend1687 → 1711
Fight Overview
RoundR2
Time2:19
MethodTKO
Elizeu Zaleski
Elo1701Good
3Y trend1731 → 1701
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Chidi Njokuani won this fight by TKO in round R2 at 2:19. Chidi Njokuani led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Chidi NjokuaniElizeu Zaleski
Elo edge
Chidi Njokuani1711+14 last move
Elizeu Zaleski1701-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Chidi Njokuani#61 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1711 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Duško Todorović (rated 1653 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Gregory Rodrigues (rated 1678 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +14 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #60 Alvi Dasuyev, 0 ahead of #62 Kevin Lee.
Elizeu Zaleski#73 of 356 active Welterweight fighters · 1701 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Benoit Saint-Denis (rated 1673 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Chidi Njokuani (rated 1707 at the time): -15.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 3 losses, -29 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #72 Stephen Thompson, 2 ahead of #74 Isaac Moreno.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Chidi NjokuanivsElizeu Zaleski
Control time
0:10vs1:14
Sig. strikes
46vs17
Total strikes
46vs19
Takedowns
0vs1
Knockdowns
1vs0
Finishing profile
Chidi NjokuaniKO/TKO leads 58% of wins
Elizeu ZaleskiKO/TKO leads 60% of wins
Common opponents
Max GriffinChidi Njokuani: win · Decision (Split) · May 7, 2015Elizeu Zaleski: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Oct 28, 2017
Round stats
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski is a completed Welterweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VETTORI VS DOLIDZE 2. Chidi Njokuani defeated Elizeu Zaleski by TKO in round R2 at 2:19. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski quick answers
Who won Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski?
Chidi Njokuani won Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski by TKO in round R2 at 2:19.
What event is Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski on?
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VETTORI VS DOLIDZE 2.
What are the records for Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski?
Chidi Njokuani enters with a 26-12-0 record and Elizeu Zaleski enters with a 25-10-1 record.
What division is Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski?
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski is listed as a Welterweight fight.
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