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Does Jairzinho Rozenstruik have the physical edge to dominate the UFC heavyweight division?

There are very few fighters in the UFC who have the ability like Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The 3-year-old to date holds a record of 13 wins via knockout in his career. Popularly known as ‘Bigi Boy’, he currently sits at the #12 spot in the heavyweight division and has defeated some big names in the sport.

‘Bigi Boy’ is fresh off a victory in his last fight and will look to push into the top 10 rankings in the heavyweight division. The 36-year-old is known for his brutal power and is massively built for a heavyweight. But how much does he weigh exactly? Let us find out.

What is Jairzinho Rozenstruik’s walkaround weight? How tall is he?

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The heavyweight division is one of the most brutal divisions in the UFC with some outstanding strikers present it. 36-year-old Rozenstruik may not be in the top 10, but he indeed possesses a lot of ability. Talking about his physical prowess, ‘Bigi Boy’ stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 2 (188cm) and has a reach of 78 inches. His reach allows him to maintain a safe distance from his opponents, allowing him to land brutal punches. However, it’s not only his reach that helps him land brutal punches.

‘Bigi Boy’ is a massive unit and weighs between 257 and 264.5 pounds. On most occasions, the fighter is able to make the weight and rarely misses weight. The only drawback for the heavyweight fighter is the conditioning and his ground game. He is currently on a one-fight winning streak but has failed to deliver consistent performances in the division. With the heavyweight division currently missing its original champion, Jon Jones, ‘Bigi Boy’ can get closer to the title if he wins his next clash.

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Talking about his next opponent at UFC 305, Tai Tuivasa, there’s not much to choose between the both. But what advantages does the 31-year-old have in comparison to ‘Bigi Boy’? Let us take a closer look at it.

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Does Jairzinho Rozenstruik have the physical edge to dominate the UFC heavyweight division?

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Is the UFC 305 opponent Tai Tuivasa heavier than Jairzinho Rozenstruik?

The upcoming UFC 305 marks the return of Tai Tuivasa to Australia. However, he will be under massive pressure as he looks to end his four-fight losing streak. Tuivasa currently sits at the #10 position in the heavyweight division but needs to make some adjustments to his game. In his last four fights, the Australian has fallen by knockout and submission twice. While he does have the ability to knock people out, his speed inside the Octagon has always been an issue.

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Comparing him to ‘Bigi Boy’, there is not much difference between the pair. Tuivasa also stands at 6 feet 2 (188cm) and weighs around 298 pounds. However, he is able to cut around 23 pounds, which gets him fight ready. With very little to choose between the two, the battle is evenly poised at the moment, as both fighters rely on their brutal power to end their fight. However, there is a big difference in their current form and both will look to get back to make a mark when they take center stage in Australia.

The fans at UFC 305 can expect some fireworks when the two heavyweights clash inside the Octagon. Who do you think will win the fight between the two? Let us know your pick in the comments below.