UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Almeida will be the fight on all MMA fans’ minds this weekend. The two heavyweights will look to make a statement to the division when they compete at UFC Charlotte. So ahead of the UFC Fight Night 224 main event, we preview the contest and give our predictions for the fight. Follow UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Almeida LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almedia will headline this weekend’s UFC Fight Night in Charlotte. The event will take place at the Spectrum Center on Saturday, May 13. The card also features some other exciting fights. However, all attention will be on the two heavyweights.
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Almeida: Preview, Prediction, and Odds
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Jailton Almeida Preview and Prediction for UFC Fight Night 224
Both fighters come into the fight on the back of wins. However, Jailton Almedia will enter the octagon on the back of a 13-fight winning streak. Moreover, the Brazilian has more experience with a 18-2 record compared to Rozenstruik’s 13-4 record.
If we look at the physical attributes, Rozenstruik stands at 6’2”, and has a 78” punching reach and a 41” leg reach. Almeida, on the other hand, stands at 6’3”, has a 79” punching reach, and a 43.5” leg reach. Therefore, the Brazilian has a slight upper hand.
When we look at the numbers, things don’t get any better for Rozenstruik. The Surinamese fighter lands 2.93 significant strikes per minute at a 51% accuracy. Almeida lands an impressive 4.19, at a 69% accuracy. Moreover, the Brazilian also has better grappling numbers.
Therefore, it appears that Jailton Almeida has all the advantages over Rozenstruik. However, he will have to be vary of Rozenstruik’s power. We have seen in the past that Rozenstruik can knock out his opponents from any situation.
Our prediction: Jailton Almeida beats Jairzinho Rozenstruik by TKO.
UFC Charlotte: Rozenstruik vs Almeida latest betting odds
Unsurprisingly, Almeida is a heavy favorite in the bookmakers’ odds. The Brazilian is a -490 favorite compared to Rozenstruik, who is a +390 underdog according to the UFC’s official betting odds. Therefore, if you look at the Rozenstruik vs Almeida odds, there is a clear winner. Despite this, the Surinamese fighter will fancy his chances of an upset.
What do you make of the UFC Charlotte main event between Rozenstruik and Almeida? Who do you think will come out on top?
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