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Jairzinho Rozenstruik Says He’d Be ‘Happy’ To Fight Francis Ngannou On April 18

Jairzinho Rozenstruik says he’d be open to fighting Francis Ngannou at UFC 249 on April 18. Originally, Rozenstruik and Ngannou were set to headline UFC Columbus but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the two will fight again is unknown at this time, as Rozenstruik says he is waiting on an […]

Jairzinho Rozenstruik says he’d be open to fighting Francis Ngannou at UFC 249 on April 18.

Originally, Rozenstruik and Ngannou were set to headline UFC Columbus but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the two will fight again is unknown at this time, as Rozenstruik says he is waiting on an update.

“We’re doing what we have to do, keeping training, waiting for an update,” Rozenstruik told The Schmo recently (via MMA Fighting). “Now we’ve slowed the pace a little bit down. As soon as we have an update, we’ll squeeze it back up and we’re on. So we’re ready for whatever.”

One possible option for when the fight will take place is April 18 according to Rozenstruik as he says he’d be happy to fight then. Ngannou, also recently said he has been tested and prepared to fight at UFC 249. So it does seem like a logical option.

“I’d be happy to dance 18th of April,” Rozenstruik said. “I can’t wait for this [fight] to happen because we’ve been working hard for it and the fun has to come out right now. It’s about time.”

For now, Jairzinho Rozenstruik is just on standby mode waiting for the UFC to tell him the date for when they will fight.

“A couple days ago [the UFC] called and they said the situation – maybe a month or later [is when we will fight],” Rozenstruik said. “So we’re waiting for an actual date so we know when we’re gonna dance. . . The situation is crazy. I really want to dance and then go back to the family and get back to normal and hope the situation settles up really fast.”

Rozenstruik is undefeated and currently coming off a fifth-round TKO win over Alistair Overeem. Before that, he knocked out Andrei Arlovski at UFC 244.

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Andrei Arlovski Admits He Didn’t Take Jairzinho Rozenstruik Seriously

Andrei Arlovski says he didn’t take Jairzinho Rozenstruik seriously and he paid the price. Back at UFC 244, the former UFC heavyweight champion in Arlovski was taking on Rozenstruik in just his third UFC fight. There, he suffered a first-round knockout loss. For Arlovski, he says the loss nearly cost him his UFC career. “Rozenstruik […]

Andrei Arlovski says he didn’t take Jairzinho Rozenstruik seriously and he paid the price.

Back at UFC 244, the former UFC heavyweight champion in Arlovski was taking on Rozenstruik in just his third UFC fight. There, he suffered a first-round knockout loss. For Arlovski, he says the loss nearly cost him his UFC career.

“Rozenstruik right now is training at American Top Team and he’s sparring behind the curtains. But my buddy who spars with him whooped his ass. And, he makes me feel like (expletive) because I didn’t take that fight serious and I paid for it,” Arlovski said this past Saturday while a guest fighter at UFC Norfolk (via MMA Junkie). “It was 29 seconds. I have no clue how he beat (Alistair) Overeem in the fifth round. So I guess he’s going to fight (Francis) Ngannou right now, and I don’t know what’s going to happen.

“It’s another lesson for me: I have to take my opponent seriously.”

Now, at UFC Oklahoma City, Arlovski is set to fight Philipe Lins. The former champ says he’s now disciplined and will take his opponents seriously.

“I didn’t follow my game plan (against Rozenstruik), first of all. Secondly, I wasn’t that disciplined during the fight week,” Arlovski said. “I went to the restaurant and I had a nice dinner and I told all my coaches, ‘Listen, five more minutes and we’re going back to the restaurant.’ (Expletive) happens, you know. Thank God I still fight and I’m still in the UFC. I’m already three months with not even a glass of wine or beer, and I chose again what’s more important for me. I just have to remind myself why I’m doing this.”

Whether or not this newfound discipline and taking his opponents seriously will benefit Andrei Arlovski is to be seen.

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Francis Ngannou Not Impressed By Jairzinho Rozenstruik Ahead Of UFC Columbus

Francis Ngannou hasn’t seen anything impressive from Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Fight fans are eagerly anticipating the heavyweight tilt between Ngannou and Rozenstruik. The two will collide on March 28 inside Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Ngannou and Rozenstruik have a combined 19 knockout victories in MMA. Ngannou Isn’t Impressed By Rozenstruik Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, Ngannou admitted […]

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Derrick Lewis Open To Being Backup For UFC Columbus Main Event

UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis is not looking for a long layoff. Lewis made it two wins in a row after a tight split decision win over Ilir Latifi in the main card of UFC 247 last night in Houston, Texas. There was a big debate as to whether he should have won the fight. After […]

UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis is not looking for a long layoff.

Lewis made it two wins in a row after a tight split decision win over Ilir Latifi in the main card of UFC 247 last night in Houston, Texas.

There was a big debate as to whether he should have won the fight. After all, Latifi controlled him on the ground in the second round and for majority of the third. However, Lewis unleashed a flurry in the final minute that ultimately saw him get the nod.

And he believes his overall work on the feet is what got him the victory:

“I knew it would be a close call, especially with the takedowns, but most of his shots I was blocking and I was controlling him,” Lewis told media after the fight (via MMA Junkie). “All he got were the takedowns. The flying knees just came from being in better shape.”

Regardless, “The Black Beast” is now on a winning streak again and most of all, he didn’t sustain any injuries. He wants to remain active and is even willing to be the backup for the UFC Columbus main event on March 28.

That event will notably headlined by a heavyweight bout between heavy-hitters Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik.

“I’m healthy right now,” he added. “There is nothing wrong with me, so I can come back in for a quick replacement for (Jairzinho) Rozenstruik vs. (Francis) Ngannou (at UFC Columbus) if needed. I’m ready whenever.”

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik Says He’ll Put Francis Ngannou Away En Route To Title Shot

Jairzinho Rozenstruik is set for the toughest test of his career when he battles Francis Ngannou in the main event of UFC Columbus. Rozenstruik is 10-0 as a pro including being 4-0 with the UFC with four knockout wins. In his last fight, he scored a KO…

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Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s Manager Calls For UFC Title Shot If He Beats Francis Ngannou

Jairzinho Rozenstruik could be just one win away from a UFC heavyweight title shot if his manager gets his way. Rozenstruik and Ngannou are set to collide on March 28. The heavyweight tilt will serve as the UFC Columbus main event. The bout very well c…

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