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USA Today
02-08-2025
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- USA Today
Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 71
Neil Magny and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 71 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 2-3 UFC main cards, 2025: 72-56-1 Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos UFC on ESPN 71 preview Magny (29-13 MMA, 22-12 UFC) will aim to avoid dropping three straight for the first time in his career. Magny was finished in the first round in back-to-back fights against Michael Morales and Carlos Prates. The last win for Magny came at UFC 297, a third-round comeback stoppage against Mike Malott. ... Dos Santos (25-9-1 MMA, 11-5-1 UFC) is also entering on the heels of a loss – a second-round stoppage to Chidi Njokuani. Prior to that setback in March, dos Santos finished Zach Scroggin just 75 seconds into their November fight. Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos UFC on ESPN 71 expert pick, prediction Serving as a solid offering of two "old heads" is a welterweight clash between Neil Magny and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. I'm a fan of both fighters, but there's no denying that we're looking at two post-prime products given their recent form. It's hard to tell who is more shot at this point in their careers, and there are good cases to be made for either side, regardless. I came incredibly close to changing my pick to Magny given how the smaller octagon will likely assist his style, but it's hard to discount the underrated wrestling and grappling of dos Santos. I'm not sure we get a classic performance from either fighter, so I'll semi-reluctantly side with dos Santos to win on the scorecards for being the more offensively potent competitor in pockets. Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos UFC on ESPN 71 odds The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Brazilian fighter, listing dos Santos (-194) and Magny (+156) via FanDuel. Neil Magny vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos UFC on ESPN 71 start time, how to watch Magny and dos Santos are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 9:40 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts live on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.
USA Today
15-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Chidi Njokuani prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 254
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Chidi Njokuani meet Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 254 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 2-3 UFC main cards, 2025: 19-16-1 Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Chidi Njokuani UFC Fight Night 254 preview Dos Santos (25-8-1 MMA, 11-4-1 UFC) will look to keep the positive momentum going after returning to the win column in his last outing. In November, dos Santos made quick work of Zach Scroggin, ending the fight in just 75 seconds. The 38-year-old Brazilian has finished five of his 16 UFC bouts. … Njokuani (24-10 MMA, 4-3 UFC) aims to make it three wins in a row. Last March, the 36-year-old stopped a three-fight skid by winning a split decision over Rhys McKee. Njokuani followed that up with a unanimous nod against Jared Gordon in October. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Chidi Njokuani UFC Fight Night 254 expert pick, prediction The co-main event in Las Vegas features a potential welterweight war between dos Santos and Njokuani. Although it's fun to imagine the possibilities between the muay Thai and capoeira that's advertised at first glance, I suspect we're in for a gritty and grimy affair. Aside from the fact that Njoakuani prefers closed-quarter combat in the form of clinches and collar ties, dos Santos quietly carries a Brazilain jiu-jitsu black belt that he's attempted to dust off in stylistic matchups such as this one. As seen in his fights with Curtis Millender and Randy Brown, dos Santos – who is a potent pocket puncher – will happily look for takedowns and transition to the back is the opportunity becomes available. Add in the fact that we're in the smaller octagon, and I believe that Njokauni will be inherently wired to give dos Santos the exact kind of fight he wants. The pick is dos Santos by submission in Round 2. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Chidi Njokuani UFC Fight Night 254 odds The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the Brazilian fighter, listing dos Santos -200 and Njokuani +160 via FanDuel. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Chidi Njokuani UFC Fight Night 254 start time, how to watch As the co-main event, dos Santos and Njokuani are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 9:10 p.m. ET. The fight will stream on ESPN+. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 254.
