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Jairzinho Rozenstruik Expects To Finish Francis Ngannou Within Two Rounds

RozenstruikJairzinho Rozenstruik is particularly confident about his chances against Francis Ngannou. After previously being scheduled to compete in the UFC Columbus headliner last month, the hard-hitting heavyweights are now set to meet at UFC 249 on April 18 — currently set to take place on tribal land in California. For Rozenstruik, it’s undoubtedly his toughest […]

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik is particularly confident about his chances against Francis Ngannou.

After previously being scheduled to compete in the UFC Columbus headliner last month, the hard-hitting heavyweights are now set to meet at UFC 249 on April 18 — currently set to take place on tribal land in California.

For Rozenstruik, it’s undoubtedly his toughest task yet. However, he is excited by the challenge:

“For me it’s a big challenge and we love the challenge, me and my team,” Rozenstruik told MMA Fighting. “The second point, also for him, he doesn’t have a fight. So he has to be happy he has a fight right now. I think it’s exciting.

“I’m going to stand in front of him and I’m going to be like ‘this is the fight we wanted, let’s dance.’ I’m happy I got to fight him.”

Rozenstruik is undefeated in mixed martial arts and and has knocked out all four of his UFC opponents so far — the most recent being Alistair Overeem. Ngannou, on the other hand, is considered the hardest-hitting heavyweight in the sport.

So what will happen when these two behemoths collide? Provided Ngannou is willing to stand and trade, “Bigi Boy” expects to get the finish within the first two rounds:

“I think first round or second round,” Rozenstruik said. “100 percent. First round or second round, he goes down. If he comes to fight, it’s going to be first round or second round. Mark my words.”

Rozenstruik’s confidence comes from the belief that he hasn’t even shown fans his best version yet.

“You guys haven’t seen anything yet,” Rozenstruik added. “The fight with Overeem was OK but you haven’t seen nothing yet. I’ve got more in my pocket to show you guys. If this is going to be the fight to show you a lot, I’m looking forward to doing it.”

What do you think of Rozenstruik’s prediction?

Updated UFC 249 Card Revealed For April 18

The updated card for UFC 249 has rolled out. On April 18, the UFC will be holding an event at a location that still has not been unveiled. The promotion announced that the new main event will be Tony Ferguson taking on Justin Gaethje for the interim UF…

The updated card for UFC 249 has rolled out. On April 18, the UFC will be holding an event at a location that still has not been unveiled. The promotion announced that the new main event will be Tony Ferguson taking on Justin Gaethje for the interim UFC lightweight title. Khabib Nurmagomedov was scheduled to […]

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Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik To Fight At UFC 249

Ngannou RozenstruikUFC 249 will now have Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik added to the card. The heavyweight contest was originally scheduled to headline UFC Columbus last month but had to be postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, UFC president Dana White has been adamant about UFC 249 taking place on April 18. And with both Ngannou […]

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UFC 249 will now have Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik added to the card.

The heavyweight contest was originally scheduled to headline UFC Columbus last month but had to be postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

However, UFC president Dana White has been adamant about UFC 249 taking place on April 18. And with both Ngannou and Rozenstruik being open to competing on the card, it looks like they have gotten their wish.

“Confirmed: Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) vs. Jair Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) will take place at UFC 249 on April 18,” ESPN’s Brett Okamoto tweeted on Monday.

Rozenstruik would confirm the fight as well.

“I’m happy to announce that I’ll fight @Francis_Ngannou on April 18 at #UFC249. Further details will be announced shortly!”

UFC 249 still doesn’t have a disclosed location, though it has been reported that it would likely take place on the West Coast of the United States. However, it does have an official main event following today’s news that Tony Ferguson would battle Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.

The full card can be viewed below:

Who do you have winning in an Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik contest? And what do you think of the full card?

Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik To Fight At UFC 249

Ngannou RozenstruikUFC 249 will now have Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik added to the card. The heavyweight contest was originally scheduled to headline UFC Columbus last month but had to be postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, UFC president Dana White has been adamant about UFC 249 taking place on April 18. And with both Ngannou […]

Ngannou Rozenstruik

UFC 249 will now have Francis Ngannou vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik added to the card.

The heavyweight contest was originally scheduled to headline UFC Columbus last month but had to be postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

However, UFC president Dana White has been adamant about UFC 249 taking place on April 18. And with both Ngannou and Rozenstruik being open to competing on the card, it looks like they have gotten their wish.

“Confirmed: Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) vs. Jair Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) will take place at UFC 249 on April 18,” ESPN’s Brett Okamoto tweeted on Monday.

Rozenstruik would confirm the fight as well.

“I’m happy to announce that I’ll fight @Francis_Ngannou on April 18 at #UFC249. Further details will be announced shortly!”

UFC 249 still doesn’t have a disclosed location, though it has been reported that it would likely take place on the West Coast of the United States. However, it does have an official main event following today’s news that Tony Ferguson would battle Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.

The full card can be viewed below:

Who do you have winning in an Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik contest? And what do you think of the full card?

Jairzinho Rozenstruik Wants Francis Ngannou Fight To Be For Interim Title, Headline UFC 249

RozenstruikJairzinho Rozenstruik is all for headlining UFC 249 on April 18 opposite Francis Ngannou. The card was originally set to be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. However, that bout appears to be off with “The Eagle” recently expressing frustration at the lack of a confirmed location for the […]

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik is all for headlining UFC 249 on April 18 opposite Francis Ngannou.

The card was originally set to be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. However, that bout appears to be off with “The Eagle” recently expressing frustration at the lack of a confirmed location for the event while he remains in Russia.

With no main event as of now, unbeaten contender Rozenstruik has offered a solution should UFC 249 still take place amid the coronavirus pandemic — him vs. Ngannou in the headliner for the interim heavyweight title:

“If it’s going to happen, I’m going to be on it for sure,” Rozenstruik told MMA Junkie. “Now, I see the main event is in trouble, so for me it would make it more interesting for me and Francis and also the fans. I mean, I’ve been training for four months, I’m ready to go, so I think they should put the interim belt and make it more interesting because the fans would love to see that.

“The fight between (Daniel Cormier) and Stipe, I don’t know how long that’s going to last. I think with this situation all the fights will be rebooked, so I think people are going to fight twice, maybe once a year. So we don’t know when this situation is going to have a resolution.”

It’s certainly not a bad idea given how most would agree that the winner of the fight should be facing the champion anyway. However, it would still be underwhelming given how fans have been waiting years to see Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson.

Of course, it all hinges on whether UFC president Dana White is able to find and confirm a location for the April 18 show.

‘They haven’t told us the location, yet,” Rozenstruik added. “But for us we’re still hoping, and we do our best to keep training, so we’d be ready for when they give us the location.”

Do you want to see Rozenstruik vs. Ngannou for the interim heavyweight title?

Jairzinho Rozenstruik Wants Francis Ngannou Fight To Be For Interim Title, Headline UFC 249

RozenstruikJairzinho Rozenstruik is all for headlining UFC 249 on April 18 opposite Francis Ngannou. The card was originally set to be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. However, that bout appears to be off with “The Eagle” recently expressing frustration at the lack of a confirmed location for the […]

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik is all for headlining UFC 249 on April 18 opposite Francis Ngannou.

The card was originally set to be headlined by a lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. However, that bout appears to be off with “The Eagle” recently expressing frustration at the lack of a confirmed location for the event while he remains in Russia.

With no main event as of now, unbeaten contender Rozenstruik has offered a solution should UFC 249 still take place amid the coronavirus pandemic — him vs. Ngannou in the headliner for the interim heavyweight title:

“If it’s going to happen, I’m going to be on it for sure,” Rozenstruik told MMA Junkie. “Now, I see the main event is in trouble, so for me it would make it more interesting for me and Francis and also the fans. I mean, I’ve been training for four months, I’m ready to go, so I think they should put the interim belt and make it more interesting because the fans would love to see that.

“The fight between (Daniel Cormier) and Stipe, I don’t know how long that’s going to last. I think with this situation all the fights will be rebooked, so I think people are going to fight twice, maybe once a year. So we don’t know when this situation is going to have a resolution.”

It’s certainly not a bad idea given how most would agree that the winner of the fight should be facing the champion anyway. However, it would still be underwhelming given how fans have been waiting years to see Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson.

Of course, it all hinges on whether UFC president Dana White is able to find and confirm a location for the April 18 show.

‘They haven’t told us the location, yet,” Rozenstruik added. “But for us we’re still hoping, and we do our best to keep training, so we’d be ready for when they give us the location.”

Do you want to see Rozenstruik vs. Ngannou for the interim heavyweight title?