Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Jailton Almeida 5/13/2023 Picks, Predictions and Odds
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its long-awaited return to Charlotte, N.C. on May 13, 2023. The main event will feature two Heavyweight fighters, Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida, both known for their finishing ability. Rozenstruik, ranked ninth in the division, is looking to add another knockout to his impressive resume, while Almeida, seeded 12th, is on a hot streak and ready for a top-ranked foe.
In the co-main event, two Light Heavyweight contenders, Anthony Smith, and Johnny Walker, will go head-to-head in a matchup that’s sure to deliver fireworks. Ranked fifth and seventh respectively, these fighters are known for their explosive style and willingness to take risks in the Octagon. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ and ABC. The odds have Rozenstruik as the underdog at +400, while Almeida is the favorite at -550.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida are set to face off at UFC Charlotte. Rozenstruik, also known as “Bigi Boy,” has a record of 13-4-0 and weighs 242 lbs at 6’2″. His opponent, Almeida, nicknamed “Malhadinho,” has a record of 18-2-0 and stands at 6’3″, weighing 205 lbs. In terms of striking, Almeida is more accurate, landing 4.19 significant strikes per minute compared to Rozenstruik’s 2.93, with Almeida connecting on 64% of his attempts and Rozenstruik on 46%. Rozenstruik allows more significant strikes per minute, with 3.23 compared to Almeida’s 0.34, but he is better at stopping them, deflecting 45% compared to Almeida’s 10%.
Rozenstruik’s wrestling skills are not his strongest suit, as he only averages 0.70 takedowns per 3 rounds. He has a 15% success rate in finishing his takedown attempts, while he successfully defends against 75% of his opponent’s takedown attempts. In contrast, Jailton Almeida has a higher success rate in wrestling, as he takes his opponents down on 70% of his takedown attempts and defends against 50% of his opponent’s takedown attempts. As for submissions, Rozenstruik is not as skilled as Almeida, attempting only 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes compared to Almeida’s 2.2 attempts per 15 minutes.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Jailton Almeida 5/13/2023 Picks, Predictions and Odds
The last time he fought, Jairzinho Rozenstruik faced Chris Daukaus and wound up taking home the victory by way of a punch to the head in round 1. Daukaus landed 1 of the strikes he threw in total in this fight. Rozenstruik ended the night having landed 12 of 21 total strikes. In the significant strikes category, Daukaus landed 1 of 1, which gave him a rate of 100%. He landed 1 of 1 significant strike to the head. On the other side of the cage, Rozenstruik ended up landing 57% of his significant strikes by landing 12 of 21. Out of those significant strikes, he was 12 of 21 pointed at the head. 100% of the significant strikes connected on by Daukaus and 75% of them landed by Rozenstruik were done at a distance.
Rozenstruik has recently won a 23-second knockout victory over Chris Daukaus at UFC 282. He has a record of 7-4 in the UFC and has several fast finishes on his résumé, including a 29-second knockout of Andrei Arlovski and a nine-second knockout of Allen Crowder.
In his last bout, Jailton Almeida won against Shamil Abdurakhimov by way of a punch to the head in round 2. Abdurakhimov connected on 100% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Almeida connected on 2% of the significant strikes he attempted at a distance. Almeida ended up connecting on 78% of his significant strikes attempted by landing 45 of 57. He ended up landing 44 of 55 significant strikes to the head. Abdurakhimov connected on 1 of 1 significant strike in that battle. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he connected on 1 of 1 aimed at the head. Regarding total strikes thrown, Abdurakhimov ended up landing 3 of 3 and Almeida was 89 of 110 of the strikes he threw in total.
Main Event: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Jailton Almeida
Event: UFC Charlotte
Location: Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023
TV: ABC, ESPN+
UFC Odds: Take Jairzinho Rozenstruik (+400)
