Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik forces Shamil Gaziev to quit at UFC Vegas 87

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).

Meanwhile, Shamil Gaziev (12-1 MMA) entered today’s headliner boasting a perfect professional record in MMA. The highly touted heavyweight prospect made his Octagon debut three months ago at December’s UFC 296 event, where he scored a second-round TKO victory over Martin Buday.

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 87 main event resulted in a TKO victory for Jairzinho Rozenstruik following the conclusion of round four. ‘Bigi Boy’ was able to stifle the grappling of Shamil Gaziev early and often in the fight and proceeded to pepper his powerful opponent with jabs and low kicks throughout the twenty-minute affair. After a lopsided five minutes in the fourth frame, Gaziev seemingly had no interest in continuing and the referee eventually stepped in and called a stop to the contest. It was a disappointing ending, but still a solid and impressive performance from the veteran.

Official UFC Vegas 87 Results: Jairzinho Rozenstruik def. Shamil Gaziev via TKO (referee stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 4

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev’ below:

10-9 Gaziev after R1

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 2, 2024

Hoje as 22h estarei na @BandTV comentando o @ufc #fightnight

— Demian Maia (@demianmaia) March 2, 2024

19-19

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 2, 2024

29-28 Rozenstruik

Gaziev's winning conditions seem to be diminishing with each passing second

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 2, 2024

Rozenstruik Jab is on point. Should really pick up the leg kicks this round. That leg is hurting #UFCVegas87

— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) March 2, 2024

Rosenstruik’s jab is money in this fight !! Can he keep it up for another 2 rounds ? #UFCFightNight

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) March 2, 2024

Rozenstruik putting it on this guy. He is starting to feel himself now! #UFCVegas88

— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) March 2, 2024

Post-fight reactions to Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeating Shamil Gaziev at UFC Vegas 87:

That’s too much talking from Gaziev in the corner!

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) March 2, 2024

It felt more like he just didn’t think he could win anymore, rather than his eye actually being an issue. #UFCVegas87

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) March 2, 2024

He said he can’t see but the big guy gave up in there. #ufcvegas

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) March 2, 2024

Wow, what an embarrassment.

— Cody Durden (@Cody_Durden) March 2, 2024

Who would you like to see Jairzinho Rozenstruik fight next following his TKO victory over Shamil Gaziev this evening in Sin City?