Elizeu Zaleski completed his UFC contract with a draw in Brazil, and now hopes to secure a good deal with the company moving forward, believing that the UFC has great plans for him and hoping to be valued not only as an athlete but also financially, and is open to negotiations and interesting fights, including a potential rematch with Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Elizeu Zaleski recently completed his UFC contract with a majority draw against Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Sao Paulo. Despite feeling that the draw was unfair, Zaleski remains optimistic about his future with the organization. He believes that the UFC has big plans for him and is open to negotiations for a new contract. Zaleski emphasized the importance of being valued not only as an athlete but also financially. He holds a UFC record of 10-3-1, which includes notable victories over well-known fighters such as Sean Strickland and Max Griffin.
Zaleski’s coach, Cristiano Marcello, praised his ability to consistently deliver entertaining fights against top competition in the UFC. Looking ahead, Zaleski expressed interest in a potential rematch with Fakhretdinov but also mentioned other plans for more intriguing matchups. He specifically mentioned his desire to face Santiago Ponzinibbio, citing the Brazil vs. Argentina rivalry as an exciting factor for the potential fight. Zaleski believes that a matchup with Ponzinibbio, known for his striking ability, would be a compelling and marketable bout.
Overall, Zaleski remains confident in his skills and his potential future with the UFC. He is eager to continue representing his country and is open to taking on challenging opponents in the pursuit of exciting fights and continued success in the organization.