Jairzinho Rozenstruik News
Pros react after Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC Vegas 56
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event was headlined by a heavyweight contest between Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (35-10 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his previous effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion had earned a decision win over Marcin Tybura at UFC 267.
UFC Vegas 56 Results: Alexander Volkov stops Jairzinho Rozenstruik in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event is headlined by a heavyweight contest featuring Alexander Volkov taking on Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (34-10 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion was coming off a decision win over Marcin Tybura at UFC 267.
UFC Vegas 56: 'Volkov vs. Rozenstruik' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 4, 2022
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 56 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Alexander Volkov vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov (34-10 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round submission loss to Tom Aspinall in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, the former Bellator champion was coming off a decision win over Marcin Tybura at UFC 267.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik unhappy with proposed Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic interim title fight: "It's unfair"
Josh Evanoff - June 3, 2022
UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik doesn’t like the idea of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. The two former champions are rumored for an interim title fight later this year. With Francis Ngannou on the shelf due to injury, and possibly leaving the UFC, the promotion has settled on making an interim championship. Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic seem to be the leading contenders for the interim bout.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 80 with Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Dan Ige, Jeff Molina, Joe Solecki, and Ode Osbourne
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2022
The 80th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 56. We’re first joined by eighth-ranked UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik (2:38). 10th-ranked featherweight Dan Ige (13:39). Next, UFC flyweight Jeff Molina (29:45) comes on. UFC lightweight Joe Solecki (49:59). Closing out the program is UFC flyweight Ode Osbourne (1:03:58).
Alexander Volkov vs. Jarinzho Rozenstruik booked for June 4th UFC Fight Night main event
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2022
A heavyweight collision for this summer between Alexander Volkov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik has been set. The two title hopefuls will headline UFC Fight Night 207 on June 4th. The news was first broken by ESPN MMA‘s Brett Okamoto. The June 4th event currently has a lot of other matchups already set for the card. Some of the more notable bouts set for the card feature a bantamweight showdown between Dan Ige and Movsar Evloev, and a women’s flyweight fight between Erin Blanchfield and J.J. Aldrich.
UFC 273 loses Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Marcin Tybura fight at the last minute
Susan Cox - April 8, 2022
Hot off the press! UFC 273 will no longer have Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Marcin Tybura on the card in the heavyweight bout tomorrow night, Saturday April 9th. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (12-3 MMA) was set to match-up with Marcin Tybura (22-7 MMA) at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik warns Marcin Tybura of his power ahead of UFC 273: "As soon as I start touching people they have big problems"
Cole Shelton - April 7, 2022
Jairzinho Rozenstruik wasn’t surprised he was booked to fight Marcin Tybura. Rozenstruik headlined a card last year against Augusto Sakai who he knocked out in brutal fashion. That same night, Marcin Tybura TKO’d Walt Harris in the evening’s co-main attraction. After the event, Tybura called for the Rozenstruik fight to happen next but instead they both got different opponents. Now, however, after they both lost their last fights, the two will meet on the UFC 273 prelims.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik not happy with talks of a potential Jones vs. Miocic interim heavyweight title fight: “Come and fight and then you should you earn your place”
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2022
UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik has hit back at the idea of a Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic interim title fight. With Francis Ngannou out of action for the foreseeable future, due to his uncertain contract status as well as ongoing injury problems, the UFC needs to start planning ahead for the heavyweight division. Some believe that means a new interim champion needs to be crowned and if that’s going to happen, the two biggest names available are Stipe Miocic and Jon Jones.
UFC books three new fights including Miesha Tate dropping to flyweight to fight Lauren Murphy
Cole Shelton - January 10, 2022
Miesha Tate is off to flyweight. Tate, the former bantamweight champion, hinted at possibly dropping to 125lbs after her friend Julianna Pena won the promotions 135lbs belt. Now, according to MMAFighting, Tate will indeed drop down in weight as she will fight Lauren Murphy at UFC 273 on April 9.
Pros react after Curtis Blaydes defeats Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 266
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik took place on tonight’s UFC 266 main card. Blaydes (15-3 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in his most previous effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Razor’ was on a four-fight winning streak which included a TKO victory over former title holder Junior dos Santos.
UFC 266 Results: Curtis Blaydes defeats Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021
A key heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes place on tonight’s UFC 266 main card. Blaydes (14-3 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a nasty knockout loss to Derrick Lewis in his most recent effort. Prior to that setback, ‘Razor’ had put together a four-fight winning streak which included a TKO victory over former title holder Junior dos Santos.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 51 with Dan Hooker, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Cynthia Calvillo, Martin Sano Jr., and Jalin Turner
Cole Shelton - September 21, 2021
The 51st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 266. We’re first joined by the eighth-ranked lightweight Dan Hooker (2:01). Next, sixth-ranked heavyweight, Jairzinho Rozenstruik (24:54) joins the show. Fifth-ranked flyweight, Cynthia Calvillo (39:44) then comes on. UFC welterweight, Martin Sano Jr. (54:32) joins the program. Closing out the show is UFC lightweight, Jalin Turner (1:04:31).
Curtis Blaydes isn't "overly impressed" by Jairzinho Rozenstruik, expects to "put him away" at UFC 266
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2021
Curtis Blaydes wasn’t too impressed with Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s win over Augusto Sakai. Ahead of Rozenstruik-Sakai, Blaydes said he knew he would face the winner so he was paying close attention to it. Although Rozenstruik got the first-round stoppage win he says he wasn’t impressed by Rozenstruik or his technique.
Curtis Blaydes vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik added to UFC 266
Adam D Martin - June 15, 2021
An important heavyweight bout between Curtis Blaydes and Jairzinho Rozenstruik has been added to this fall’s UFC 266 pay-per-view card. MMAFighting.com first reported that Blaydes vs. Rozenstruik will take place at UFC 266, which takes place on September 25 at a location that has yet to be determined. The main event for the card is scheduled to be UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira for 205lbs gold. Also expected to take place on the card is a matchup between UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik interested in fighting Curtis Blaydes next: "If he wants it and he's ready, let's go"
Adam D Martin - June 6, 2021
UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik is interested in facing Curtis Blaydes next, saying “if he wants it and he’s ready, let’s go.” Rozenstruik knocked out Augusto Sakai at the last second of the first round in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Vegas 28 card. Rozenstruik entered the fight coming off of a lopsided loss to Ciryl Gane earlier this year, so a lot of fans were down on him heading into this matchup, but he proved the doubters wrong with another thunderous knockout win. By beating Sakai, Rozenstruik reaffirmed his spot in the UFC heavyweight top-10, but his goal is to fight for the belt, and that’s why he has his eyes on someone in the top-five next.
UFC Vegas 28 Bonus Report: Jairzinho Rozenstruik rewarded for stopping Augusto Sakai
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 28 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Augusto Sakai. The highly anticipated heavyweight main event resulted in another first round finish for ‘Bigi Boy’. After a lengthy feeling out process to begin the fight, Jairzinho Rozenstruik began to apply the pressure in the final two minutes. Eventually he was able to catch Augusto Sakai with a crisp combination that sent the Brazilian crashing down to the canvas. From there, Rozenstruik would finish the job with ground and pound.
Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik KO's Augusto Sakai at UFC Vegas 28
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 28 event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai. Rozenstruik (12-2 MMA) had entered tonight’s headliner looking to rebound from his recent unanimous decision loss to Ciryl Gane. Prior to that setback, ‘Bigi Boy’ had earned a second round TKO victory over former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos.