Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 238: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jairzinho “Bigi Boy” Rozenstruik will take on Shamil “Chito” Kopylov in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 238 card.

Rozenstruik brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. In contrast, Kopylov, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Rozenstruik has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.81 per minute. On the other hand, Kopylov boasts a 51% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.19 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Shamil Gaziev matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Jairzinho Rozenstruik is coming in with a 13-5-0 record. Rozenstruik will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Jailton Almeida at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida in May.

Kopylov, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jairzinho Rozenstruik on May 13, 2023, at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington and holds a 12-0-0 record.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik has a orthodox fighting stance with an 78″ reach. The 34-year-old Shamil Gaziev is an orthodox fighter with a 78″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik stats

→ Rozenstruik’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Rozenstruik lands 2.81 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rozenstruik’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Rozenstruik’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Rozenstruik’s takedown defense is 73%.

Rozenstruik comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.81 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kopylov fires at 51% accuracy, landing about 6.19 significant strikes per minute. Jairzinho Rozenstruik also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kopylov’s 0 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Shamil Gaziev stats

→ Kopylov’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Kopylov lands 6.19 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kopylov’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Kopylov’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Kopylov’s takedown defense is 100%.

Shamil spent, on average, 4:17 minutes in the Octagon, and Jairzinho has an average fight time of 7:39 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jairzinho or Shamil? Sound off in the comments.

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