The first heavyweight main event of 2024 in the UFC will be between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev, headlining UFC Vegas 87 on March 2 at the UFC APEX.
Alright, folks, we’ve got some news! The UFC’s first heavyweight main event for 2024 is locked and loaded.
Who’s in the spotlight, you ask? Well, it’s Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev. They’re headlining UFC Vegas 87, scheduled for March 2. This juicy tidbit comes straight from insiders who’re in the know about UFC’s plans.
Oh, and guess who broke the news first? Eurosport, that’s who.
Now, here’s a twist. Originally, the event was supposed to go down in Saudi Arabia. But, the UFC’s debut there got pushed back to June. Talk about a change of plans, huh?
Let’s talk about Rozenstruik for a sec. This will be his 13th time stepping into the octagon. He’s looking to shake off that submission loss to Jailton Almeida at UFC Charlotte last May. “Bigi Boi,” as he’s known, hasn’t had the best run lately, with a 1-3 record in his last four fights. But hey, remember that 23-second knockout win over Chris Daukaus at UFC 282 in December 2022? Epic, right?
Now, onto Gaziev. This is his first time headlining, and it’s only his second UFC fight. Impressive, huh? The 33-year-old has a perfect record, finishing all 12 of his pro fights. And get this, he’s never even seen a third round! His UFC debut saw a second-round standing TKO win over Martin Buday at UFC 296 last December.
So, there you have it. The stage is set for an epic showdown. Let’s see how it all unfolds!