Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Tai Tuivasa Prediction: expect a quick knockout

Prediction for the MMA match which will take place on August 18. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Surinamese kickboxer has been competing in the UFC since 2019. The 36-year-old Rozenstruik perfectly fulfils the role of a gatekeeper in the heavyweight division. It's hard for him to fight the tops, but Jairzinho is tough to deal with simpler opponents.

Rozenstruik's main problem is wrestling. Over the years of his MMA career he has not learnt how to work competently in the parterre, and often becomes an easy prey for skilled fighters.

But despite his shortcomings on the ground, Jairzinho has a pretty good defence. In his last fight, he stopped Shamil Gaziev and earned an early victory.

And while Rozenstruik has significant problems with his wrestling, his standup is perfectly fine. His 13 knockouts in 14 wins hints to us that it's better not to make exchanges with the Surinamese.

The career of 31-year-old Tai Tuivasa resembles a rollercoaster ride. He goes on a strong winning streak or loses consecutive fights.

After breaking into the division's elite, it was quickly explained to him that he was not welcome there. Having suffered four early defeats in a row, the mood of the Aussie is just terrible at the moment.

However, a performance in front of his home crowd should add to his emotions and motivation to win an important fight.

Like Rozenstruik, Tuivasa prefers to settle all issues in the stand-up, without resorting to wrestling. Moreover, Tai has similar statistics with his opponent (13 knockouts in 14 victorious fights).

This time, the big guys won't need to be distracted by the fight, and they'll go about their favourite business - trying to destroy each other in construction.

We won't see any brilliant game plan here, both opponents will go out for an early win and a bonus. We are dealing with heavyweight knockouts, so guessing the winner here is quite difficult. Don't look at the fact that Rozenstruik is going in as a pretty big favourite, Tuivasa might just need a second to drop the huge Surinamese.