Pavlovich vs Rozenstruik Prediction

🔊 On February 1, Sergey Pavlovich will step into the octagon at UFC Fight Night 250 against the Surinamese fighter Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The Russian needs to break a two-fight losing streak, which he will attempt to do against an opponent stylistically favorable for him.

◼ Sergey Pavlovich

Sergey Pavlovich is one of the most powerful heavyweights in the UFC, and this is evident from his statistics: 15 out of 18 wins by knockouts. It seemed that Pavlovich was unstoppable, but Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov showed otherwise. The first quickly knocked Sergey out, and the second outplayed him skillfully on points. Now it is crucial for the Russian to get back on the winning track; otherwise, his title prospects could be in jeopardy.

◼ Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Jairzinho is 36 years old, with a record of 15-5-0, and is a kickboxing specialist. However, he lacks ultimate skills, and his losses to Ngannou, Gane, and Volkov have shown that he is not of championship caliber. His style, while spectacular, becomes more predictable with each defeat. Nevertheless, it should be noted that Jairzinho continues to evolve. His coach mentions new elements in his arsenal. Since he started winning against strong opponents, he has regained a sense of confidence, which can mean a lot in a fight against a powerful opponent like Pavlovich.

📝 Editorial Prediction

Pavlovich might start the fight aggressively, intending to seize the initiative immediately by unleashing his entire striking arsenal on Rozenstruik. The Surinamese fighter will likely be cautious and try to avoid these strikes by maintaining distance. However, he lacks the excellent footwork of Volkov or the physical power of Aspinall. Therefore, at some point, Pavlovich will likely catch Rozenstruik and knock him out, as he did with Tai Tuivasa. We believe it's worth betting on the Russian's victory.