He looks like a phenom.But could this also be way too much -- way too soon -- for a man who only started training four years ago? Traditionally, these kinds of battles between two powerful heavyweights is fought with a measured and cautious pace. Throughout his relatively short UFC career, Rozenstruik has been the more accurate puncher when compared to Ngannou. He has more to lose at UFC 249 than his opponent Jairzinho Rozenstruik. The three fights have lasted a total of 2:22. ‘The Reem’ lost to current #1 Ufc Hw champion Stipe Miocic in 2016 (=Miocic vs Overeem) but then he has won over Mark Hunt (=Overeem vs Hunt 2) and Fabricio Werdum (=Werdum vs Overeem 3). We’ve seen Ngannou lay an egg in a similar matchup with Derrick Lewis, but there is something about this matchup that feels as though it will end differently.As we prepare for the first major sporting event in the United States since COVID-19 forced a shutdown of the pro athletics in almost every format, here is a closer look at one of UFC 249’s most interesting fights.Ngannou is getting tons of respect from oddsmakers with this matchup. How does he react to getting hit? If I get through this fight without injury, I will be ready to step in. Any boos from Detroit will have zero effect on the veteran. On the other hand, Ngannou has been far tougher for his opponents to hit. Francis Ngannou's pursuit of a second title shot has been stretched over several fights, and on There won’t be any fans present on Saturday night at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida when Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik clash, but you can bet fans at home and anyone in attendance will be watching with nervous anticipation.Rarely do you see two more powerful and explosive heavyweights in the Octagon together with a victory, defeat and a potentially career-altering KO just a millisecond away. This is a sport, it's regulated, but I am also thinking about what I'm going to do to the other guy. It's rare to see a fighter enjoy advantages both in size In his prime, the same was said about Overeem. 1 contender fight on paper, and with defending champion "They actually have told me they want the winner to fight for the belt," said Overeem, regarding communications with UFC executives. Seventy percent of the strikes Overeem threw that night found their mark against Rozenstruik, and that susceptibility to stand-up attacks is a bad trait to have when facing Ngannou… Odds: Ngannou -270; Overeem +230. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed (see section below). "The question here is: Do you need to see it before you believe it with Francis Ngannou?Because we haven't seen it yet. "I've been out a long time so now I'm ready. He was very raw when he came into the UFC two years ago. That tighter application of the striking game might explain why Rozenstruik lands 46 percent of his strikes to 37 percent for Ngannou. And his three most recent fights have all ended inside two minutes, which means he didn't show a whole lot.How well-rounded is he?
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Rozenstruik doesn’t wind up and crank the winging hooks and uppercuts the way Ngannou does at times. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Both stand 6’4” and bring muscularly thick frames into the Octagon. While Rozenstruik defeated Overeem, one has to wonder if the latter cracked the code before he got careless late.Physically, the two men are fairly similar. "My reaction was whatever. You can also find me previewing and recapping WWE PPV events.Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I don't want my kids, my son, to live the same thing I lived. So there's no sense to talk about it now. The 31-year-old rose from a life of poverty in his native Cameroon and France. That could be a significant factor in a fight that will almost certainly play out on the feet. "Ngannou, who had a fight fall through in September and hasn't fought in 10 months, also said a quick turnaround would depend primarily on health. No idea.Physically, he's a gift to a historically malnourished division. However, Ngannou has a noticeable advantage in reach (83” to 78”). And what I'm going to do to him is I'm going to hurt him. "If you're a fighter, you need to have that. Ngannou vs Overeem Sign in to follow this .
But I want to attain the most beautiful knockout or submission possible. That is my motivation. "And for Ngannou, motivation is the easiest part of fighting professionally. By Taylor_Schonerstedt, September 28, 2017 in UFC. At 37, he's still steamrolling most opponents, but he is slowing down. This fight could come down to who lands the bomb first, and with Ngannou’s edge in reach and his titanic power, I’m banking on him stopping Rozenstruik. WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: (L-R) Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname punches Alistair Overeem of In football, the Hail Mary, a last-second heave of a pass toward the end zone is often a team’s final chance to win a close game.
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