Ultimate forwards fight between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Curtis Blaydes to UFC 266

J. Rozenstruik (left) and C. Blaydes (right) face each other in the UFC 266. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

The UFC is close to confirming an important fight for the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg). According to the North American website 'MMA fighting', the organization works to make the clash between Curtis blaydes e Jairzinho Rozenstruik protocols for UFC 266, which will be held on September 25th and should take place in Las Vegas (USA). Athletes today occupy a prominent position in the category led by Francis Ngannou.

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A standout in the heavyweight division (up to 120,2kg) of Ultimate, Blaydes was close to challenging for the category's belt after scoring a series of four consecutive victories. The North American, however, was defeated by Derrick Lewis No. UFC Las Vegas 19 and had to postpone his dream. Currently, Curtis is ranked fourth in the division.

Considered one of the most dangerous men in the division, Rozenstruik will return to the octagon to confirm his good form. In his last appearance, the Surinamese knocked out Brazilian Augusto Sakai in the first round, in the main attraction of the UFC Las Vegas 28. Jairzinho, today, is number six in the group led by Ngannou.

The fight between Blaydes and Rozenstruik is scheduled for UFC 266, which should feature two title fights. On the card, Jan Blachowicz trying to maintain his light heavyweight title (up to 93kg.), against Glover Teixeira. Already Alexander Volkanovsky e Brian ortega They face each other in the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg).