Veteran hanging expertise, Jairzinho Rozenstruik has been launched from his contract with the promotion following his disappointing UFC Saudi Arabia resolution loss towards Russian puncher, Sergei Pavlovich over the weekend, bringing an finish to his six 12 months tenure contained in the Octagon.
Rozenstruik, who entered his showdown with former interim title chaser, Pavlovich as the present quantity 9 ranked contender on the heavyweight restrict, noticed his two-fight profitable run halted in his forgettable judging loss to the shape, following a pair of successive victories over each Shamil Gaziev in a primary occasion spot, in addition to Australian knockout puncher, Tai Tuivasa.
Nevertheless, in accordance with the automated outlet, UFC Roster Watch on social media — and as reported by MMA Mania reporter, Alex Behunin, Surimane native, Jairzinho Rozenstruik has been launched from his contract with the promotion, ending his tenure which dated again to a 2019 debut.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik launched from contract after UFC Saudi Arabia loss
“I can confirm Jairzinho Rozenstruik has been released from the UFC,” Behunin posted on X.
I can affirm Jairzinho Rozenstruik has been launched from the UFC
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) February 3, 2025
Throughout his tenure with the promotion, Rozenstruik featured in six separate primary occasion outings, and landed notable victories over names together with former title challenger, Alistair Overeem in an enormous come-from-behind knockout win, in addition to ex-champions, Junior dos Santos, and Andrei Arlovski.
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In newer years, Rozenstruik, 36, landed different wins over Augusto Sakai, Chris Daukaus, and the above-mentioned Gaziev and Tuivasa.
To start his skilled profession in blended martial arts following his transition from skilled kickboxing, Rozenstruik turned in ten consecutive triumphs on the trot in his first ten fights, together with his rallying knockout win towards Dutch veteran, Overeem.
