UFC Fight Night 254: Njokuani vs Zaleski dos Santos - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos gear up for a welterweight bout in Las Vegas at UFC Fight Night 254. Set to take place at the UFC Apex, this exciting encounter kicks off as part of the undercard before Marvin Vettori faces Roman Dolidze in the main event.

Chidi Njokuani comes to this fight with considerable experience, holding a record of 24 wins, including 14 by knockout. His recent victory was a unanimous decision over Jared Gooden in October 2024. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos presses forward, celebrating his last triumph over Zach Scroggin via TKO in November 2024. Accumulating several hard-fought matches and showcasing strength with 15 knockout wins from his total of 25 victories, Zaleski's experience might square up strong against Njokuani.

What time is Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos fight

Live coverage for the Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	04:00 PM	08:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	01:00 PM	05:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 15, 2025	08:00 PM	12:00 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 16, 2025	07:00 AM	11:00 AM

UFC Fight Night 254 takes place on March 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event begins at 08:00 PM EST. The main card features Marvin Vettori against Roman Dolidze as the main event. Chidi Njokuani will face Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in the welterweight division as part of the undercard.

The fights are organized by Fight Nights and will consist of three rounds each. Keep in mind that the timing of individual fights may vary based on how long earlier bouts last. It's important to check local listings for start times in your country.

Fighters Details

Chidi Njokuani faces Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 254.

Chidi Njokuani

Nationality: United States
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 34
Record: 24 / 10 / 0

Chidi Njokuani, with a professional record of 24 wins and 10 losses, recently secured a unanimous decision victory over Jared Gooden. His opponent, Gooden, stands at a similar height and weight but has fewer knockout wins. This suggests that Njokuani's striking power and skill are significant factors in this matchup.

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 77.1 kg
Total Fights: 34
Record: 25 / 8 / 1

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos holds a record of 25 wins and 8 losses. He recently defeated Zach Scroggin via TKO. With more knockout victories than his last opponent, dos Santos brings formidable power to this fight against Njokuani.

Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Betting Odds

Underdog: Chidi Njokuani : 2.6 (+163)
Favorite: Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos : 1.5 (-190)

Method of victory	Chidi Njokuani	Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.5 (+350)	2.8 (+175)
By decision or technical decision	6.0 (+500)	3.1 (+215)

How and where to watch the Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Fight

You can watch Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via ESPN+.

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USA	ESPN

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