UFC welterweight Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos was excited to see Chidi Njokuani’s name as his opponent at UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday night.
If Dos Santos wanted a banger against a willing opponent he got just that with Njokuani.
“I was really happy. I mean a good opponent makes for a good fight. I’m very excited for this fight,” Dos Santos told reporters through a translator on Wednesday.
“He’s a striker. He’s a banger like me. Enjoys the fights, but I see a lot of good opportunities on the ground. He’s also black belt so if it goes that way we’re good too.”
Dos Santos (25-8-1) has had a long career in the UFC with plenty of highlights including being the first man to finish Sean Strickland via knockout. At 38-years-old it seems that motivation to continue may be waining, but the welterweight has his reasons to continue.
“I think that motivation comes from loving what I do. This is my 10th year in UFC, it’s the 17th year of my career, and I love what I do. I think that’s what keeps me motivated.”
Watch the entire media day scrum with Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos above. He takes on Chidi Njokuani at UFC Vegas 104 on Saturday night.
