Top strikers Sergei Pavlovich and Jairzinho Rozenstruik meet on February 1
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Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik booked for UFC Saudi Arabia on Feb. 1, 2025, per sources
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Pavlovich has knocked out Derrick Lewis, Tai Tuivasa, and Curtis Blaydes during his promotional tenure. Before making his UFC debut in 2018, he won the Fight Nights Global heavyweight championship and Grand Prix tournament.
Pavlovich will face another tough heavyweight test against the surging Rozenstruik. Winner of back-to-back high-profile fights, Rozenstruik is an accomplished striker with one-punch knockout power and solid technique.
Rozenstruik most recently defeated Tuivasa by split decision at UFC 305. He’s won three of his last four fights overall, including a TKO win over the then-undefeated Shamil Gaziev in March.
Rozenstruik has had an up-and-down UFC tenure but seems to be finding his stride at this stage of his career. A win over Pavlovich would likely move him into a potential No. 1 contender fight.
As of this writing, it’s uncertain if Pavlovich vs. Rozenstruik will serve as the card’s main event. The remaining fights on the card are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
