J. Cigano (left) faces J. Rozenstruik in the UFC 252, In August. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @jairzinho.rozenstruik
Marked by the dispute for the heavyweight belt (up to 120,2 kg.) between Stipe Miocic e Daniel Cormier: UFC 252, which takes place this Saturday (15), in Las Vegas (USA), will have another important clash for the division. In the meeting between Jairzinho Rozenstruik e junior gypsy, the Surinamese will be facing one of the biggest opponents of his career, but, despite showing respect to the Santa Catarina native, he believes he will leave with his arm raised at the end of the clash.
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“I used to watch the fights of junior gypsy. I know he is dangerous and can box very well. He has all the tools. So I've been working on everything. This will be a good fight. I'm going for the knockout. I made good preparation. I'm feeling well. I can't wait”, said the heavyweight in an interview with 'BJPenn'.
Coming from a tough defeat to Francis Ngannou, in May this year, which marked the first negative result of his career, Jairzinho values the meeting against the Brazilian. For him, the opportunity to face the former division champion is a great opportunity to stabilize himself at the top of the category and continue dreaming of a title fight.
“This (fight) means everything. The belt is everything to me. So, this is the most important fight. A win over him (Cigano) puts me in a good place in the division and helps me get a title fight. My dream is still alive. It will be a big fight for me,” he concluded.
Currently, Rozenstruik is number six in the division led by Stipe Miocic. Júnior comes one position above the Surinamese, in fifth.
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