J. Rozenstruik poses with the Surinamese flag after victory in UFC Washington. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @jairzinho.rozenstruik
After the big turnaround alistair overeem, in the main fight of the UFC Washington, held last Saturday (7), Jairzinho Rozenstruik He was received as a hero upon his return to Suriname, his country of origin. Images released by 'ESPN' reporter, Ariel Helwani, show the athlete among fans upon arrival at the airport.
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Jairzinho encountered difficulties in the confrontation against the Dutchman, but, in the final seconds of the last round, he showed why he is gaining fame as one of the most dangerous athletes in the heavyweight category (up to 120,2kg). The Surinamese took advantage of a moment of distraction from his rival and finally managed to land a right 'bomb', which exploded in Alistair's face, taking the athlete to the ground and forcing the referee to interrupt the confrontation.
Rozenstruik's victory can be valued more after analyzing the fact that the fighter had less than a month to prepare for the confrontation, as the athlete accepted the duel at the last minute after Walt Harris, the protagonist at first, is forced to leave the show to deal with a family tragedy.
With the opportunity to face an MMA icon, Jairzinho took advantage of the moment and, by winning, took a very significant leap towards the top of the category, which today has Stipe Miocic as champion.
After the confrontation against the Dutchman, the Surinamese asked for a fight against Francis Ngannou, number two in the ranking and considered the next challenger for the belt after the trilogy between Miocic and Daniel Cormier.
Holy smokes. Look at the reception at the airport when @JairRozenstruik landed in his native Suriname last night. Incredible. 📽 @LouDiBono pic.twitter.com/CSWsr0dIus
- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 10, 2019
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