Welterweight contender Elizeu Zaleski did not expect Li Jingliang to play it smart at UFC Shenzhen: Andrade vs. Zhang. In an interview with Combate, ‘Capoeira’ revealed his gameplan.
According to the Brazilian, the strategy was to trade shots with Jingliang, but Zaleski did not expect his opponent to take a more cautious approach, which threw Elizeu’s rhythm off during the match. Eventually leading to a last second stoppage victory for the ‘Leech.’
“It was all a matter of timing. My plan was to strike with him, but he ran away from the fight, he played it smart.