Shamil Gaziev is on a roll, no doubt about it. But, you know, there are still whispers of doubt here and there.
This weekend, he’s stepping into the big leagues. Gaziev’s set to headline UFC Fight Night 238 against Jairzinho Rozenstruik in Vegas. It’s a big deal. At 34, Gaziev’s record is impressive, sitting pretty at 12-0 with most of those wins by knockout. His last fight? He floored Martin Buday with a flurry of punches.
Rozenstruik, on the flip side, is trying to claw back his rep. Despite a few stumbles recently, his wins against big names like Andrei Arlovski and Alistair Overeem keep him in the spotlight. His last outing didn’t go his way, though, ending in a submission loss to Jailton Almeida.
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Now, onto other juicy bits of the UFC Fight Night 238. There’s more than just the Gaziev-Rozenstruik face-off to get hyped about.
First up, Vitor Petrino. This guy’s got “future champ” written all over him. He’s stepping into the cage with Tyson Pedro, looking to keep his unbeaten streak alive. Last time we saw him, Petrino was handing out naps, knocking out Modestas Bukauskas. Pedro’s had a rocky road but don’t count him out just yet.
Then there’s Muhammad Mokaev. Everyone’s talking about this kid. He’s facing Alex Perez, aiming to keep his perfect record. Mokaev’s last win? A slick submission against Tim Elliott. Perez, though, is no pushover. He’s had a couple of losses but remains a top contender.
Lastly, let’s chat about Steve Erceg. He’s somewhat of an enigma, right? Erceg’s on a winning streak and is about to test his skills against Matt Schnell. It’s a match that could really shake up the flyweight rankings. Erceg’s BJJ is top-notch, but Schnell’s experience in the UFC could prove to be the difference.
So, there you have it. UFC Fight Night 238 is not just about one fight. It’s a full menu of MMA goodness. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.