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Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (born November 12, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He was the former Jungle Fight welterweight champion in Brazil[1] and currently competes in welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]
Background
Zaleski was born in Francisco Beltrao, Parana, Brazil. He grew up training in Capoeira since aged nine. Zaleski transitioned to MMA at age 20 and started competing professionally soon thereafter. [2]
Personal life
His moniker "Capoeira” was coined as his first combat sport was Capoeira.[2]
References
- ↑ "Akhmedov vs. Zaleski added to UFC on FOX 19". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2017-07-06.
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