Jairzinho Rozenstruik News
Jairzinho Rozenstruik gives his honest assessment of the UFC’s heavyweight title picture: “Jon Jones is the real champ”
Susan Cox - August 15, 2024
Jairzinho Rozenstruik is giving his honest assessment of the UFC’s heavyweight title picture. While some fans in MMA consider interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall (15-3 MMA), who’s coming off back-to-back first-round knockouts of Sergei Pavlovich (18-3 MMA) and Curtis Blaydes (18-5 MMA), the true champion, Rozenstriuk is setting the record straight – the heavyweight champion is Jon ‘Bones’ Jones.
What's next for Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev after UFC Vegas 87?
Cole Shelton - March 4, 2024
In the main event of UFC Vegas 87, heavyweights threw down at the Apex as Jairzinho Rozenstruik took on Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik entered the fight coming off a submission loss to Jailton Almeida last May. Gaziev, meanwhile, made his UFC debut in December at UFC 296 and scored a TKO win over Martin Buday.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik sends Shamil Gaziev wholesome message after UFC Vegas 87: "Don't worry about the loss"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik has sent a message to Shamil Gaziev. ‘Bigi Boy’ returned in the main event of UFC Vegas 87 over the weekend. Back for the first time since a submission loss to Jailton Almeida last May, Jairzinho Rozenstruik returned to face Shamil Gaziev. The undefeated heavyweight prospect debuted in the Dana White-led company with a second-round knockout win over Martin Buday in December.
John McCarthy weighs in on Saturday’s Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev main event: “This is what's wrong with the heavyweight division"
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
John McCarthy is weighing in on Saturday’s Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev main event bout at UFC Vegas 87. It was just this past weekend that saw Jairzinho Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA) vs. Shamil Gaziev (12-1 MMA) in a heavyweight main event bout.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik explains why he isn't calling anyone out following TKO win over Shamil Gaziev: "Who's available? Let's get in"
Fernando Quiles - March 3, 2024
Jairzinho Rozenstruik is now fresh off a TKO finish over Shamil Gaziev, and while he won’t be calling anyone out, he wasn’t afraid to namedrop some recognizable fighters. Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev headlined a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas this past Saturday. It was “Bigi Boy” who earned the win before round five could begin. It was a much-needed victory for Rozenstruik, who was 2-3 in his last five outings before meeting Gaziev.
Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik forces Shamil Gaziev to quit at UFC Vegas 87
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 87 event was headlined by a heavyweight bout featuring Jairzinho Rozenstruik taking on Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA) had entered the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Jailton Almeida in his most previous effort last May in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to that setback, ‘Bigi Boy’ had earned a first-round knockout victory over Chris Daukaus (see that here).
UFC Vegas 87 Results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik stops Shamil Gaziev (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 87 results, including the heavyweight main event between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA) will enter the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Jailton Almeida in his most previous effort last May in Charlotte. Prior to that setback, ‘Bigi Boy’ was coming off first-round knockout victory over Chris Daukaus (see that here).
UFC Vegas 87: 'Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
The Octagon returns to Nevada for today’s UFC Vegas 87 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev. Rozenstruik (13-5 MMA) will enter the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a submission loss to Jailton Almeida in his most previous effort last May in Charlotte. Prior to that setback, ‘Bigi Boy’ was coming off first-round knockout victory over Chris Daukaus (see that here).
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 155 with David Feldman, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and Steven Peterson
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2024
The 155th episode of Just Scrap Radio is live to preview UFC Vegas 87 and talk about the latest in combat sports. We’re first joined by BKFC founder David Feldman (1:16). Next, 12th-ranked UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik (16:01) comes on. Closing out the show is former UFC featherweight Steven Peterson (24:45).
What's next for Jailton Almeida and Jairzinho Rozenstruik after UFC Charlotte?
Cole Shelton - May 15, 2023
In the main event of UFC Charlotte, a battle of top-12 heavyweights went down as Jairzinho Rozenstruik took on Jailton Almeida. Rozenstruik entered the fight coming off a 23-second knockout win over Chris Daukaus back in December to return to the win column. Almeida, meanwhile, was a perfect 4-0 in the Octagon and was set for his first UFC main event.
Pros react after Jailton Almeida subs Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC on ABC 4
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2023
Today’s UFC on ABC 4 event was headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Jairzinho Rozenstruik taking on Jailton Almeida. Rozenstruik (13-5 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a 23-second knockout victory over Chris Daukaus in December of last year (see that here). That victory had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘Bigi Boy’, who had previously dropped bouts to Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov.
UFC on ABC 4 Results: Jailton Almeida stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC on ABC 4 results, including the heavyweight main event between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida. Rozenstruik (13-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a 23-second knockout victory over Chris Daukaus in December of last year (see that here). That victory had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘Bigi Boy’, who had previously dropped bouts to Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov.
UFC on ABC 4: ‘Rozenstruik vs. Almeida’ Weigh-in Results: One fight canceled
Susan Cox - May 12, 2023
UFC on ABC 4 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, May 13th, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Headlining the event will be Jailton Almeida (18-2 MMA) vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik (13-4 MMA) in a heavyweight battle.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik doesn't think Jailton Almeida brings "anything different to the table," vows to KO him at UFC Charlotte: "I touch him, the fight is over"
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
Jairzinho Rozenstruik has a ton of confidence heading into his UFC Charlotte main event fight against Jailton Almeida. Rozenstruik and Almeida were originally booked as the co-main event, but the UFC decided to promote them to headliner status. While Jairzinho isn’t sure why the switch was made, he is glad to be headlining another card as he knows it’s big for his career and star power.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 122 with Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Matt Brown, Alex Morono, Cody Stamann, Gabe Green, and Bryan Battle
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2023
The 122nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Charlotte on Saturday. We’re first joined by ninth-ranked UFC heavyweight and one-half of the main event Jairzinho Rozenstruik (2:45). UFC welterweight Matt Brown (15:14) then comes on. UFC welterweight Alex Morono (29:16) then comes on. Next, UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann (46:46) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC welterweights Gabe Green (1:04:13) and Bryan Battle (1:18:49).
Jairzinho Rozenstruik sends a message to the UFC’s top five heavyweights following 23-second destruction of Chris Daukaus
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2022
Jairzinho Rozenstruik has issued a warning to the UFC’s top heavyweights after his vicious win over Chris Daukaus. Last weekend, Jairzinho Rozenstruik got back to winning ways and he did so emphatically. Within the space of just 23 seconds, he was able to put Chris Daukaus away – and it was pretty violent.
UFC 282 Results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik destroys Chris Daukaus (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 10, 2022
A heavyweight bout between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Chris Daukaus serves as one of the featured prelims for tonight’s UFC 282 event. Rozenstruik (12-4 MMA) enters the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering back-to-back losses to Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes in his most recent Octagon appearances.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik plans to come out "guns blazing" against Chris Daukaus to get a KO win at UFC 282: "You can train everything but your chin"
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2022
Jairzinho Rozenstruik has a ton of confidence heading into his UFC 282 fight against Chris Daukaus. Although Rozenstruik is on a two-fight losing skid, he still knows he is a top heavyweight in the promotion. Yet, after the losses, he wasn’t sure who would be next but was excited when he was offered to face Daukaus.