In an anticipated showdown set to rock the UFC heavyweight division, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev are gearing up to clash in the octagon as the main event of UFC Vegas 87 at the UFC Apex Las Vegas on Saturday, March 2.
Rozenstruik, widely known as ‘Bigi Boy,’ brings his 11-year MMA career and six-year UFC tenure into the cage, aiming to bounce back from a recent submission loss to Jailton Almeida. Ranked 12th in the UFC heavyweight rankings, Rozenstruik faces Gaziev, a rising talent with an unblemished professional record and a hunger to break into the Top 15.
Gaziev, hailing from Bahrain, burst onto the UFC scene with a spectacular first-round submission victory over Greg Velasco at Dana White’s Contender Series, followed by a commanding second-round knockout triumph against Martin Buday at UFC 296. With a perfect 12-0 record, Gaziev sees this bout as a crucial opportunity to showcase his skill and secure his position among the elite in the UFC heavyweight division.
Reflecting on the significance of the upcoming fight, Gaziev expressed his determination to demonstrate his prowess on Saturday. “It will show my level,” he remarked, emphasizing the importance of defeating a seasoned competitor like Rozenstruik to earn recognition within the MMA community.
As the anticipation builds for this heavyweight clash, fans and pundits alike are eager to witness the outcome and speculate on the potential prize money at stake for the fighters. While exact figures remain undisclosed, Rozenstruik’s estimated net worth of $1 million suggests a substantial payday, with his previous base salary reportedly totaling $130,000.
