With another brutal knockout, Rozenstruik praises Ngannou and denies having the 'strongest punch' in the heavyweight division

J. Rozenstruik at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

After claiming yet another victim, UFC Las Vegas 28, Jairzinho Rozenstruik He has once again proven to be one of the most feared names in MMA. However, you are wrong if you believe that the Surinamese considers himself to have the 'strongest punch' among the heavyweights (up to 120,2kg) in Ultimate. In a press conference after the brutal knockout over Augusto Sakai, the 'giant' was sincere in pointing out 'the guy to beat'.

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“I don't feel like I have the strongest punch. My coaches tell me I'm one of the fastest heavyweights, but I don't think so. (…) Maybe the champion is”, said the fighter.

Known for his knockout power, Jairzinho has already experienced the knockout power of the current category leader. In May of last season, the athlete shared the octagon with Francis Ngannou and ended up brutalized in 20 seconds.

Although he suggests the French-Cameroonian as a big name in the category, currently, Jairzinho continues to collect victims in his record as a professional in the sport. After the victory over Sakai, the fighter now has 11 knockouts in 12 triumphs in mixed martial arts.

The only time Rozenstruik did not achieve a positive result in the fast lane happened in 2018. On that occasion, the fighter defeated Andrey Kovalev in a split decision from the judges, when he was playing for RIZIN.