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Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Victory Marred By Appalling Referee Performance – UFC 267 Highlights

Elizeu Zaleski dos SantosBrazilian striker, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos’ second consecutive victory this evening against promotional newcomer, Benoit Saint Denis was marred and overshadowed by a truly incompetent refereeing display from official, Vyacheslav Kiselev — who failed to bring an end to the contest in the second round with Saint Denis absorbing significant punishment. Vyacheslav Kiselev overshadows Elizeu […]

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Brazilian striker, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos’ second consecutive victory this evening against promotional newcomer, Benoit Saint Denis was marred and overshadowed by a truly incompetent refereeing display from official, Vyacheslav Kiselev — who failed to bring an end to the contest in the second round with Saint Denis absorbing significant punishment.

Vyacheslav Kiselev overshadows Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos win with brutal referring display

Kiselev, who officiated his first fight of this evening’s UFC 267, and likely his last of this weekend, was heavily criticized for his officiating in the second round bout between dos Santos and Saint Denis, as he allowed the latter to absorb a grueling level of punishment against the fence, as he was wobbled and swarmed upon by dos Santos throughout the middle stages of the frame.

dos Santos even beckoned Kiselev to call a halt to the affair following a lengthy barrage at the event, however, it proved fruitless, with the official allowing the bout to continue.

In the third round, Saint Denis explained to Kiselev following an inadvertent eye-poke from dos Santos, exclaiming that he “could not see” and rather than call a timeout and consult the Octagon-side physician for Saint Denis, he allowed the bout to continue.

Later in the frame, dos Santos appeared to land another unintentional foul, this time a groin strike at the Octagon fence, which resulted in a rather bizarre point deduction from Kiselev — with the latter going on to score a completely one-sided 29-26 unanimous decision across all three judges scorecards.

Li Jingliang Ends Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos With Seconds Left – UFC Shenzhen Highlights

Li Jingliang had his native Chinese crowd behind him in a big way this morning (Sat. August 31, 2019). Jingliang co-main evented UFC Shenzhen opposite Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. The two welterweights are known for their finishing abilities, and didn’t disappoint. Both men threw some heavy leather throughout the near-15 minutes they shared inside the […]

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Li Jingliang had his native Chinese crowd behind him in a big way this morning (Sat. August 31, 2019).

Jingliang co-main evented UFC Shenzhen opposite Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. The two welterweights are known for their finishing abilities, and didn’t disappoint. Both men threw some heavy leather throughout the near-15 minutes they shared inside the cage, but Jingliang got the job done late.

After dropping dos Santos with seconds to go in the fight, Jingliang pounced on his Brazilian counterpart for the finish. Check out the stoppage here:

LowKickMMA’s coverage of UFC Shenzhen continues on right now. Click here for our live UFC Shenzhen results, which will be updated throughout the night.

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UFC Shenzhen Highlights: Li Jingliang TKO’s Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Li Jingliang TKO’s Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at the UFC Shenzhen event.  The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at UFC Shenzhen from the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China that aired live on ESPN+. The finish of …

Li Jingliang TKO’s Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at the UFC Shenzhen event.  The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at UFC Shenzhen from the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China that aired live on ESPN+. The finish of the fight came seconds remaining in the third round when Jingliang stunned dos Santos […]

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Li Jingliang Stops Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Late – UFC Shenzhen Results

In the co-main event of UFC Shenzhen, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Li Jingliang will collide. Round 1: Very much a feeling out process after the first few minutes. A leg kick from dos Santos is caught and Jingliang lands a right hand and takes dos Santos down. They trade inside the pocket and dos […]

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In the co-main event of UFC Shenzhen, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Li Jingliang will collide.

Round 1:

Very much a feeling out process after the first few minutes. A leg kick from dos Santos is caught and Jingliang lands a right hand and takes dos Santos down. They trade inside the pocket and dos Santos lands some hard shots, but Jingliang wears them well. A pair of high kicks from dos Santos just miss.

A blitz from Jingliang coming forward and dos Santos is caught with a strike. Dos Santos pressing the action now. Jingliang just misses ona counter shot and they clinch up for a moment before separating. A huge shot from Jingliang drops dos Santos. Dos Santos jumps right back up, eats a knee, and dos Santos presses Jingliang against the cage to end the round.

Round 2:

Another big right-hand lands for Jingliang to start the round, but dos Santos remains on his feet. Dos Santos clinches up but Jingliant shoves him off. Dos Santos responds with a big right hand of his own. Jingliang lands a nice counter shot as he circles out from the cage.

Jingliang blitzes forward again and catches dos Santos with an overhand on his last shot. They clinch up and dos Santos fails on a takedown. Dos Santos lands a nice hook on the break but Jingliang is throwing heavy shots right back. Bit shots being exchanged inside the pocket and dos Santos clinches Jingliang against the cage to end the round.

Round 3:

The pair exchange leg kicks to start off. Jingliang is very active with his hands coming out. Dos Santos comes in for a takedown but Jingliant isn’t there. A leg kick from Jingliang and dos Santos responds with a nice hook. A nice right-hand lands for Jingliang and he follows up with a jab. Jingliang has had great head movement all fight. Jingliang catches a kick and scores a takedown, but dos Santos is right back to his feet.

Dos Santos stumbles and falls back to the canvas moving backward and clinches with Jingliang for a moment against the cage before separating. A big uppercut from Jingliang rocks dos Santos with seconds to go and drops him. A follow-up flurry from Jingliang ends the fight.

Official Result: Li Jingliang def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via R3 TKO (punches, 4:51)

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Exclusive: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Believes Title Shot Is Near With Win Over Li Jingliang

A great welterweight matchup will co-headline UFC Shenzhen this weekend in China. No. 14-ranked Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos will take on Li Jingliang in what should be an explosive contest. Both men are proven finishers inside the Octagon, but more so dos Santos as of late, who has won seven-straight, finishing his last three in […]

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A great welterweight matchup will co-headline UFC Shenzhen this weekend in China.

No. 14-ranked Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos will take on Li Jingliang in what should be an explosive contest. Both men are proven finishers inside the Octagon, but more so dos Santos as of late, who has won seven-straight, finishing his last three in a row. He’s one of the best unkept secrets at 170 pounds, but has been flying under the radar given how talent-stacked the division is at the moment.

Speaking to LowKickMMA, dos Santos said he’s not frustrated at all, and will eventually reach his ultimate goal of becoming champion.

“With every fight I’m proving my worth, so sooner or later I’ll reach my goal. I don’t feel frustrated at all. I’m really happy to be fighting in China, another challenge in my career, I’m ready to overcome it and on to the next.”

With a win over Jingliang, there’s nowhere to fight but up after that. The welterweight division contains household names such as Robbie Lawler, Anthony Pettis, Ben Askren, Demian Maia, and more ranked above dos Santos. If he leaves China with his hand raised, the Brazilian prospect is open to fighting anyone.

“Honestly, I would fight anyone, even the champion. It’s one step at a time and my focus is on this fight, but with a win I will probably be near a title shot.”

Dos Santos is stepping into enemy territory, fighting Jingliang in front of his native Chinese crowd this weekend. However, he claims he has been received well by the Chinese people and plans on putting on a show for the fans in attendance Saturday.

“I feel great. It’s my first time fighting in China, is a long trip, but I’ve been really well received here, I feel welcomed, so I’m really happy to be the co-main event and I’m here to show my game and definitely, put on a great fight.”

Do you think dos Santos is near a title shot with a win over Jingliang this weekend?

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Exclusive: Li Jingliang Denies Matchup With Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Is ‘Just Another Fight’

31-year-old Chinese UFC star Li Jingliang has the opportunity to get a number in front of his name this weekend (Sat. August 31, 2019). Jingliang will take on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in the co-main event of UFC Shenzhen. Dos Santos is currently the No. 14-ranked welterweight in the world and is on a seven-fight […]

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31-year-old Chinese UFC star Li Jingliang has the opportunity to get a number in front of his name this weekend (Sat. August 31, 2019).

Jingliang will take on Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in the co-main event of UFC Shenzhen. Dos Santos is currently the No. 14-ranked welterweight in the world and is on a seven-fight winning streak. The Brazilian is also a proven finisher, finishing his last three fights.

For Jingliang, the opportunity to extend his win streak to three against dos Santos in front of his native Chinese crowd is a massive one. When speaking to LowKickMMA, Jingliang dispelled the notion that this is “just another fight,” and admitted his training has been tailored towards dos Santos specifically as an opponent.

“It’s not just another fight for me. Dos Santos is an all-around fighter and I have been tailoring my training against his moves. It’s the only way, to treat your opponent with full respect, and that we put on a great fight for all.”

Jingliang is competing on a card that is massive for the Chinese MMA market. With a UFC title fight headlining the night, and the recent opening of the UFC Performance Institute in China, Jingliang is excited to see the Las Vegas-based promotion in investing in the athletes of his country.

“I think this is fantastic and very good for Chinese athletes. And I hope China (athletes) will improve.”

What do you think about Jingliang’s comments about his matchup with dos Santos?

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