Jairzinho Rozenstruik is a Surinamese professional MMA Fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is currently ranked in 8th position in the UFC Heavyweight division. On December 7, 2019, Rozenstruik knocked out Alistair Overeem in the final second of round five. In a post-fight interview, Rozenstruik called out current Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The fight took place on May 9, 2020. Nagnnou knocked out Rozenstruik in 20 seconds of round 1.
Rozenstruik is also a kickboxer and has multiple championships in kickboxing in different promotions. His most recent fight was against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021. Rozenstruik lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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Jairzinho Rozenstruik: Quick Facts
Full name | Jairzinho Reudinho Giluo Rozenstruik |
Nickname | Bigi Boy |
Date of birth | March-17-1988 |
Birthplace | Paramaribo, Suriname |
Age | 34 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Father’s name | Under Review |
Mother’s name | Under Review |
Siblings | Under Review |
Nationality | Surinamese |
Height | 6.2 feet (1.88 m) |
Weight | 117 Kg (257 pounds) |
Body measurement | Under Review |
Body type | Muscular body |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Hair color | Bald/ Black |
Shoe size | Under Review |
Religion | Christian |
Sexuality | Straight |
Marital status | Under Review |
Girlfriend | Under Review |
Net worth | $1-$3 million |
Salary | $50,000-$150,000 |
Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
Social media presence | Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter |
Source of Income | Salary and Bonuses, endorsement, sponsorship, and merchandise |
Last Updated | April 2022 |
Early Life
Jairzinho Rozenstruik was born on 17 March 1988 in Paramaribo, Suriname. His parents were football fans and named him after the famous Brazilian footballer Jairzinho.
His parent’s information is not known at the moment. However, it will be updated as soon as possible.
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Before kickboxing training, Rozenstruik played football and basketball. In 2012, after he competed in kickboxing, he transitioned to mixed martial arts. He has 76 wins in his kickboxing career.
Education
There is not much information about Rozenstruik education at the moment. However, some reports suggested that he attended his local school in his hometown.
He started combat sports at the age of 17 in his local gym. More information about his education will be updated as soon as possible.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik Age, Height, Weight, Body Measurement
Jairzinho Rozenstruik was born on March 17, 1988, 34 years old. Rozenstruik is 6 feet 2 inches tall or 188 cm tall and weighs around 117 kg or 257 lbs.
Rozenstruik’s body measurements and shoe size are under review and will be updated as soon as possible. Rozenstruik has no hair on his head, but black hair and dark brown eyes. Rozenstruik’s zodiac sign is Pisces.
Early Career
- Rozenstruik started training in kickboxing at the age of 17. He trained in a gym called Rens Project.
- He started his combat career in kickboxing.
- Jairzinho had his first professional kickboxing fight at the age of 21.
- He lost his fight kickboxing fight against Murat Aygun via decision.
- In his next fight, he fought against Jahfarr Wilnis, but no one won as the fight ended in a draw.
- He won his next four kickboxing fights in different promotions.
- Till August 2013, Rozenstruik had multiple wins and losses. However, after that, he had 12 win streaks in kickboxing.
- On December 27, 2016, Rozenstruik fought Sergio Pique in his hometown. He won via knockout.
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- On July 30, 2017, Rozenstruik had his last kickboxing fight as he fought Carlos Salazar. He won the fight via technical knockout.
- On May 26, 2012, Rozenstruik made his professional MMA debut against Evgeni Boldyrev at Draka 7 in Russia. He won the fight via knockout in round 1.
- At Draka 11 on November 24, 2012, he had a rematch against Evgeni Boldyrev. He won the fight via knockout in round 1.
- On April 28, 2017, Rozenstruik fought Engelbert Berlin at AIF 1 and won the fight via knockout in round 1.
- His next fight came on December 22, 2017. He fought Marvin Aboeji at Fighting with the stars: Bloed, Zweet & Tranen3. He won the fight via technical knockout in round 1.
- On May 6, 2018, Rozenstruik fought Andrey Kovalev at Rizin 10. Rozenstruik won the fight via split decision.
- On December 27, 2018, Rozenstruik fought Robert McCarthy at Team Yvel: Fearless 3. Rozenstruik won via knockout in round 1.
2019- Present
- Rozenstruik made his UFC debut on February 2, 2019, against Junior Albini, replacing injured Dmitry Sosnovskiy at UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2. He won the fight via TKO in the second round
- On June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie, Rozenstruik faced Allen Crowder. He won the fight via knockout in round one. This fight earned him the Performance of the Night
- On November 2, 2019, at UFC 244, Rozenstruik fought against Andrei Arlovski and won via knockout in round 1.
- On December 7, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 7, Rozenstruik faced Alistair Overeem. Rozenstruik won the fight via knockout in the last minute of round five.
- On March 28, 2020, Rozenstruik was scheduled to face Francis Ngannou at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event has been postponed.
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- On May 9, 2020, the fight happened and on March 28, 2020, lost the fight via knockout in just 20 seconds of round 1.
- On August 15, 2020, Rozenstruik fought Junior dos Santos . This was an even matchup for both fighters. However, Rozenstruik knocked dos Santos in round 2 and won the fight via technical knockout.
- Upcoming heavyweight start Ciryl Gane was tested by fighting Rozenstruik on February 27, 2021. This was an intense fight for both, and the fight went the distance. Gane won the fight via unanimous decision.
- On June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai, a new rising start Sakai fought Rozenstruik. Rozenstruik knocked Sakai in the first round and won via technical knockout.
- Rozenstruik’s most recent fight was against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021. Rozenstruik lost the fight via unanimous decision.
- On February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 202, Rozenstruik was scheduled to face Marcin Tybura. However, in mid-January, the bout was moved to UFC 273 on April 9, 2022. However, the bout was pulled from the card after Tybura withdrew from an undisclosed illness.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Francis Ngannou
On December 7, 2019, after knocking Alistair Overeem out on the final second of round five, Rozenstruik called out current Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. On May 9, 2020, the fight took place at UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje. Ngannou threw multiple hooks, and Rozenstruik got caught by one and got knockout in 20 seconds of the first round.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Junior dos Santos
This heavyweight bout was set for UFC 252 on August 15, 2020. This was an even matchup for both fighters. However, Rozenstruik knocked dos Santos in round 2 and won the fight via technical knockout.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Ciryl Gane
Upcoming heavyweight start Ciryl Gane was tested by fighting Rozenstruik on February 27, 2021. This was an intense fight for both, and the fight went the distance. Gane won the fight via unanimous decision.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Augusto Sakai
New rising start Sakai fought Rozenstruik on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. Rozenstruik knocked Sakai in the first round and won via technical knockout.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Curtis Blaydes
Rozenstruik’s most recent fight was against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021. Rozenstruik lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Alexander Volkov
Rozenstruik is set to fight Volkov on Jun 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik. This will be an amazing fight as both the fighters are coming from a loss, and both would want a win.
Who is Jairzinho Rozenstruik Wife?
Rozenstruik’s marital life is under review at the moment. However, he has two daughters. The mother of those daughters is not known at the moment.
Some reports suggested that Rozenstruik may not be single at the moment. These are the available information about Rozenstruik’s private life, and more will be updated as soon as possible.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik Net worth
Rozenstruik net worth is estimated to be $1- $3 million as 2022. Rozenstruik earned $236,000 for his heavyweight bout against Augusto Sakai at UFC Vegas 28.
This was the highest-earning from a fight. His base salary is around $150,000-$200,000. After bonuses and sponsorships he earns about $90,000- $100,000 a fight.
Rozenstruik makes most of his money not just from fighting in the Octagon but also through lucrative sponsorship deals and advertisements.
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