Oct 5, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Alexander Volkov is pictured during weigh-ins for UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
UFC Vegas 56: Alexander Volkov defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Alexander Volkov defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik by way of TKO (strikes), Spherical 1 – 2:12 at UFC Vegas 56 on Saturday, June 4, 2022, reside from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV.
“I’m simply very pleased… Now, I’m ready for my subsequent combat… I’m prepared for any challenges,” stated Volkov, who said he was seeking to get again within the Octagon for an additional combat by September.
The combat opened with leg kicks from each fighters. Volkov clearly had a method of attacking Rozenstruik’s legs with kicks. Volkov lead with a jab and would then land an inside leg kick. Uninterested in being kicked, Rozenstruik unleashed a strong mixture. Nonetheless, Volkov got here proper again with a strong proper hand that harm Rozenstruik and despatched his mouthguard flying. With Rozenstruik up towards the fence, Volkov unloaded with a multi-punch mixture that despatched Rozenstruik down. Referee Herb Dean moved and stopped the combat.
Volkov entered Saturday’s important occasion because the UFC’s seventh-ranked heavyweight, one spot forward of Rozenstruik. Saturday’s combat was the seventh important occasion for Volkov. In his final combat, Volkov was submitted by Tom Aspinall in the primary occasion of March’s UFC London card. Together with his victory over Rozenstruik, Volkov will stay a key determine within the heavyweight division and can seemingly important occasion one other card sooner or later.
Rozenstruik began his profession with 10 straight victories. Nonetheless, in his final 5 fights, Rozenstruik solely received twice. In his earlier combat, Curtis Blaydes defeated Rozenstruik by determination at UFC 266. Following his second straight loss, Rozenstruik will try to rebuild his contender standing with a victory in his subsequent week.
