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UFC Wichita’s Zaleski sees similarities in style with Millender, plans to ‘exploit his flaws’

It’s a battle of fellow entertaining strikers in UFC Wichita’s co-main event. But, welterweight Elizeu Zaleski feels he has a good strategy coming into his fight against Curtis Millender for Saturday night.

In an interview with Bloody Elbow, Zaleski admitted to sharing some stylistic similarities with his next opponent. However, the Brazilian also pointed out that there are always ways to exploit an athlete’s flaws — even when they have a resemblance to your own way of fighting.

“I do, for sure (think myself and Curtis have similar styles),” Zaleski explained. “I think it’s a style that sells well and I do enjoy a striking match and so does he.