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Jairzinho Rozenstruik gunning for KO win over Junior dos Santos, eyes rematch with Francis Ngannou

Cole Shelton - August 12, 2020

Jairzinho Rozenstruik is looking to get back into the win column just three months after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Francis Ngannou. Back at UFC 249 in May, Rozenstruik was knocked out in 20 seconds. Following the loss, many expected the former kickboxer to take some time off to heal his brain.

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Junior dos Santos expects to finish Jairzinho Rozenstruik, become heavyweight champ again

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

Junior dos Santos is looking to get back into the win column on the main card of UFC 252. The former UFC heavyweight champion has suffered back-to-back knockout losses to Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes. Entering this fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, it is a little different given they both train at American Top Team. But, for the former heavyweight champion, he doesn’t believe it will impact the fight.

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Just Scrap Radio Ep. 6 with Junior dos Santos, Sean O'Malley, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Marlon Vera

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

The sixth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here and it’s the most stacked show in the history of the program ahead of a very solid UFC 252 pay-per-view card. Host Cole Shelton is first joined fifth-ranked heavyweight and former champion, Junior dos Santos (2:09). Next, rising star and 14th-ranked bantamweight, Sean O’Malley comes on (23:41). Then, sixth-ranked UFC heavyweight, Jairzinho Rozenstruik (42:03) joins the program. Finally, the final guest of the episode is bantamweight contender, Marlon Vera (55:16).

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Photo | Junior dos Santos is shredded for upcoming UFC 252 fight with Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020

Perennial heavyweight contenders Junior dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik are set to collide at this month’s UFC 252 pay-per-view event. Dos Santos (21-7 MMA), the former UFC heavyweight champion, will enter the contest on a two-fight skid, this after being stopped by top heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou in his most recent Octagon appearances.

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Junior dos Santos vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik targeted for UFC 252

Tom Taylor - June 12, 2020

A heavyweight fight between Junior dos Santos and Jairzinho Rozenstruik is reportedly in the works for UFC 252 on August 15. News of this dynamite heavyweight battle was first reported by Brazilian outlet Combate.

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Alistair Overeem calls for a rematch with “Bigi Boy” following TKO victory over Walt Harris

Harry Kettle - May 20, 2020

UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has called for a rematch with Jairzinho Rozenstruik following his TKO win over Walt Harris. The Dutchman was able to return to winning ways at the weekend with an emotional and impressive triumph over the aforementioned Harris, overcoming an early onslaught in the process.

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Francis Ngannou sends classy message to Jairzinho Rozenstruik following UFC 249

Tom Taylor - May 11, 2020

Francis Ngannou sent a classy message to Jairzinho Rozenstruik, who he knocked out in 20 seconds on the main card of UFC 249 last weekend. While Ngannou treated Rozenstruik like he was his arch nemesis, he quickly proved post-fight that he has nothing but respect for his vanquished foe.

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik releases statement after scary KO loss to Francis Ngannou at UFC 249

Adam D Martin - May 10, 2020

UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik released a statement following his scary KO loss to Francis Ngannou at UFC 249. In a highly-anticipated battle between two of the top heavyweights on the UFC roster, Ngannou was able to blitz Rozenstruik early on, needing just 20 seconds to put his lights out. It was the first loss of Rozenstruik’s MMA career and is happened in devastating fashion and Ngannou knocked him out cold with one of his trademark power punches.

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UFC 249 Results: Francis Ngannou KO's Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Video)

Chris Taylor - May 9, 2020

A key heavyweight bout between knockout artists Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik takes place on tonight’s UFC 249 main card. The winner of tonight’s matchup has been guaranteed a title shot in their next appearance.

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Francis Ngannou admits he didn't know who Jairzinho Rozenstruik was when UFC 249 fight was made

Cole Shelton - May 8, 2020

Francis Ngannou admits he didn’t know who Jairzinho Rozenstruik was when their fight was originally booked. Ngannou and Rozenstruik were supposed to fight on UFC Columbus and were rescheduled for UFC 249 after the event was canceled. Although this will be the third time Ngannou accepted a scrap with “Bigi Boy” he says he doesn’t even know who he is.

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Pro fighters make their picks for Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Cole Shelton - May 7, 2020

On the stacked UFC 249 main card, Francis Ngannou takes on undefeated contender, Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Heading into this fight, Ngannou is a -275 favorite while “Bigi Boy” is a +215 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros believe the scrap ends by knockout where the majority lean towards Ngannou getting his hand raised.

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik plans to KO Francis Ngannou in "one of the best fights of 2020"

Cole Shelton - May 4, 2020

Jairzinho Rozenstruik is expecting to continue his knockout streak on Saturday night when he takes on Francis Ngannou at UFC 249. Rozenstruik and Ngannou were expected to headline UFC Columbus and then fight on April 18, but those events were canceled. Now, for Rozenstruik, he finally gets his wish of fighting Ngannou on May 9.

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik calls for interim heavyweight title fight against Francis Ngannou at UFC 249

Adam Martin - April 3, 2020

UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik is calling for an interim heavyweight title fight against Francis Ngannou to headline UFC 249. UFC president Dana White continues to be adamant the show will go on despite Khabib Nurmagomedov making it clear he cannot compete at UFC 249 against Tony Ferguson. The promotion is reportedly in talks with Ferguson and Justin Gaethje about a lightweight fight between them to headline the event, but so far nothing has been made official.

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Derrick Lewis was glad to see Alistair Overeem get 'his ass worked' at UFC Washington

Harry Kettle - January 9, 2020

Derrick Lewis has revealed that he was pretty happy to see Alistair Overeem get finished by Jairzinho Rozenstruik back at UFC Washington. 

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UFC rankings update: Jairzinho Rozenstruik rockets up at heavyweight

Tom Taylor - December 11, 2019

The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of last Saturday’s card in Washington, D.C., and as expected, Jairzinho Rozenstruik has rocketed up the heavyweight list after smashing Alistair Overeem in the card’s main event. Outside this huge climb from Rozenstruik, the biggest change to the new UFC rankings occurred in the flyweight division as a result of recent title challenger Liz Carmouche’s release from the promotion.

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VIDEO | Jairzinho Rozenstruik gets hero's welcome in Suriname

Tom Taylor - December 10, 2019

Jairzinho Rozenstruik picked up the biggest win over his career over the weekend, scoring a last-minute knockout over former Strikeforce, Dream and K-1 heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem in the main event of the UFC’s latest stop in Washington, D.C. When he arrived home in his native Suriname, Rozenstruik received a welcome worthy of this feat, as he was swarmed by fans, journalists, and photographers. See it below (via Ariel Helwani on Twitter):

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Alistair Overeem scorecards revealed

Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019

The judges’ scorecards have been revealed for the heavyweight main event at UFC Washington, D.C. between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Alistair Overeem. Overeem appeared to be comfortably up ahead on the scorecards and well on his way to getting his hand raised by decision until Rozenstruik landed a fight-ending KO at 4:56 of the fifth round. It’s the latest KO in UFC heavyweight history, and as the judges’ scorecards showed, he needed it or else he would have lost a decision.

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik calls out Francis Ngannou, ‘The Predator’ responds

Adam D Martin - December 8, 2019

UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik called out Francis Ngannou once again following his KO win over Alistair Overeem at UFC Washington, D.C., and Ngannou responded to the message. Rozenstruik picked up the biggest win of his MMA career to date when he split open Overeem’s lip with a brutal KO at 4:56 of the fifth round in their main event fight. It’s the latest KO in the history of the UFC heavyweight division, and the victory over Overeem will shoot Rozenstruik into the elite of the UFC heavyweight rankings.