Jairzinho Rozenstruik Losses: Francis Ngannou, Ciryl Gane and Every Defeat in the UFC Heavyweight’s Career

From the streets of the welding district to becoming a security guard to becoming one of the best in the UFC’s heavyweight division, Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s story has been nothing but a tale of patience and perseverance. The #12th ranked fighter’s career as a professional fighter started as a joke. How do you ask? Well, Rozenstruik was a soccer player. However, one day some kids beat him at the gym and it motivated the fighter to train in martial arts.

Since then, Jairzinho Rozenstruik has never looked back. With a professional record of 14 victories and 5 defeats, Rozenstruik is one of the best fighters in the heavyweight division. As we look at his record, a question arises, who has defeated ‘Bigi Boy’ in his career? Well, ahead of his next endeavor, let’s have a look at it.

How many times has Jairzinho Rozenstruik been finished? KO and submission defeats

With a record of 14 victories and 5 defeats, Jairzinho Rozenstruik has faced defeat five times in his career, but let us elaborate that he has been defeated by the absolute best and not by any uncommon fighter. Before embracing his UFC journey, Rozenstruik was undefeated in his career. His first loss came against former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou. ‘Bigi Boy’ was riding a four-fight winning streak, when he met Ngannou at UFC 249. His clash against Ngannou was brutal for him as he was knocked out by the former champ in the very 20 seconds of the match.

After his defeat against Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night, Rozenstruik immediately faced the Russian heavyweight Alexander Volkov.’Bigi Boy’ was playing a bit safe when he came face to face against Volkov, however, it was not enough to subdue the Russian Giant as ‘Drago’ knocked out Rozenstruik in the very first round to end the match in two minutes. This was the second time when Rozenstruik was knocked out by any of his opponents.

The last defeat of his career came against ‘Malhadinho’, Jailton Almeida. Rozenstruik was submitted by Almeida in the very first round by way of a rear naked choke. That was the end of his losing streak. Well, as you can see, ‘Bigi Boy’ has fought the best and was defeated by the best, and now his next challenge is against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 305.

Rozenstruik’s all MMA losses and overall record

Regardless, the second loss of his career was handed over to him by former UFC heavyweight title contender Ciryl Gane. Rozenstruik fought well in his battle against the French fighter, but Gane was a better man that night as he clinched the victory by unanimous decision. Well, after his battle against Gane, Rozenstruik fought Augusto Sakai. He won the bout but after that; he came face-to-face against Curtis Blaydes.

His battle against Blaydes was not easy for him but ‘Bigi Boy’ also gave a very hard time to Blaydes as he landed quite a few heavy punches on Blaydes but even that was not enough to defeat him as ‘Razor’ took him to a spiral of punches and elbows to clinch the victory by way of unanimous decision.

As Jairzinho Rozenstruik is about to get back to the Octagon once again, what’s your take on his upcoming matches? State your thoughts in the comments below.