Tai Tuivasa vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. In this matchup on the fight card, Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa will take on Jairzinho “Bigi Boy” Rozenstruik in the Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC 305 card.

Tuivasa brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. In contrast, Rozenstruik, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 78″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Tuivasa has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.96 per minute. On the other hand, Rozenstruik boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.44 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 31-year-old, Tai Tuivasa is coming in with a 15-7-0 record. Tuivasa will be fighting for the first time since a loss via submission against Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura in March.

Rozenstruik, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Tai Tuivasa on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev and holds a 14-5-0 record.

Tai Tuivasa has a southpaw fighting stance with an 75″ reach. The 36-year-old Jairzinho Rozenstruik 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.

Tai Tuivasa stats

→ Tuivasa’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Tuivasa lands 3.96 significant strikes per minute.
→ Tuivasa’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Tuivasa’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Tuivasa’s takedown defense is 57%.

Tuivasa comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.96 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Rozenstruik fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 3.44 significant strikes per minute. Tai Tuivasa also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Rozenstruik’s 0 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik stats

→ Rozenstruik’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Rozenstruik lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rozenstruik’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Rozenstruik’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Rozenstruik’s takedown defense is 75%.

Jairzinho spent, on average, 8:36 minutes in the Octagon, and Tai has an average fight time of 6:43 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, Tai or Jairzinho? Sound off in the comments.

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