Suriname fighter hands Australian fifth straight loss in Perth before Dricus du Plessis defends title against Israel Adesanya
Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname defeated Tai Tuivasa of Australia in the heavyweight bout during UFC 305 at RAC Arena in Perth.Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname defeated Tai Tuivasa of Australia in the heavyweight bout during UFC 305 at RAC Arena in Perth.Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has sunk to his fifth straight defeat after losing to Jairzinho Rozenstruik by split decision at
In a bid to end the rot, Tuivasa had flown to Dubai to train for his latest fight, hoping the change in scenery would help him escape distractions such as his friends and the pub.The second round exploded to life with two minutes remaining when Rozenstruik pounced after Tuivasa hurt his leg while kicking. Rozenstruik landed a series of heavy blows to leave Tuivasa bloodied and fighting for survival, but the Australian managed to swing back a few times to ensure he made it to the bell.
The headline act on Sunday is the middleweight title bout between champion Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. If Erceg had won the fifth and final round, he would have walked away with the belt. After the bout, Erceg conceded he blew it after making the fatal mistake of trying to engage Pantoja in a grapple in the fifth round instead of staying on his feet.
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