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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 14: In this handout image provided by UFC, Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname poses on the scale during the UFC 252 weigh-in at UFC APEX on August 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 14: In this handout image provided by UFC, Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname poses on the scale during the UFC 252 weigh-in at UFC APEX on August 14, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
The main event at UFC Vegas 28 saw a mammoth clash between two of the best at heavyweight in the UFC. Both Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai, who are renowned for having devastating knockout power, have secured most of their wins via T/KO.
Ahead of the fight, ‘Bigi Boy’ and Sakai sat at #6 and #9 respectively in the heavyweight division. A positive result for either fighter would have helped them take a massive leap forward in a division that is on fire right now. Rozenstruik made this huge leap forward.
Bigi Boy with the big KO! 💥
Jairzinho Rozenstruik finishes Augusto Sakai with seconds to spare in the first round! 🇸🇷#UFCVegas28 pic.twitter.com/B6PrIEXGDO
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) June 6, 2021
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The fight started out at a relatively slow pace as both men initially felt each other out. However, as the bout progressed, ‘Bigi Boy’ started landing more of his offense. Towards the end of round one, Rozenstruik clipped Sakai with a left hook as he was circling away from him. This immediately dropped Sakai to the floor, and the referee stepped in after ‘Bigi Boy‘ landed a few unanswered strikes.
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Twitter reacts Jairzinho Rozenstruik destroys Augusto Sakai in round one
Derek Brunson commented on Rozenstruik’s performance tonight.
That heavyweight power 💥💥💥 #UFCVegas28
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 6, 2021
Jairzinho Rozenstruik has to be without a doubt one of the scariest knockout artists in the heavyweight division.
Man, Jairzinho has crazy power when he turns it loose. Whew.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 6, 2021
Robbie Fox commented on the manner in which Rozenstruik secured his win.
ANOTHER BUZZER BEATER KO FROM ROZENSTRUIK! #UFCVegas28
— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) June 6, 2021
Ryan Frederick summed up the action from the main event.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik finishes Augusto Sakai with a late flurry near the end of the first. Drops him with a left hook then a right hand and then big punches ended it. Big win for Rozenstruik. #UFCVegas28
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) June 6, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter provides an interesting stat about ‘Bigi Boy’.
2nd finish at 4:59 of Jairzinho Rozenstruik's UFC career!
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 6, 2021
‘Bigi Boy’ put out a tweet after a quick night at the office.
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12-2-0 💪🇸🇷 Suriname for the win!
— Jairzinho 'BIGI BOY' Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) June 6, 2021
Going into the fight, Rozenstruik was 1-2 in his last three outings. A win against Junior Dos Santos was sandwiched in between losses to Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. ‘Bigi Boy’ took on a colossal risk by going against a dangerous knockout artist in Sakai.
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However, Rozenstruik proved once again why he is considered one of the scariest knockout artists in the division. His left hook that barely grazed Sakai’s chin ended the fight. Now, after a quick night at the office, Rozenstruik will be aiming to get back in the octagon as soon as possible to extend his win streak.
What did you make of Rozenstruik’s performance tonight? Let us know in the comments below!
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