Volkov vs Rozenstruik Predictions, Fight Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Volkov and Rozenstruik Fight To Stay Relevant
UFC Odds Favor Volkov in Heavyweight Clash
In the first main event for June, the UFC betting odds lean toward Alexander Volkov over Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Volkov has lost two of his last three fights but they have come against championship-level fighters. Rozenstruik finds himself on the same boat as the two will fight it out to stay relevant atop the rankings.
Let’s check the latest news, stats, injury reports, and UFC odds for Volkov vs Rozenstruik. We’ve plenty of predictions for you to consider.
Volkov Is Still “Young” and Improving
Alexander Volkov has had a prolific UFC career but he’s still yet to break through. With an 8-4 UFC betting record, few would sneeze at this resume in mixed martial arts’ top-level promotion. But a UFC title shot is something that has eluded Volkov. It’s not too late yet for the Russian who still has the tools to be a threat.
At 6’7”, Volkov is one of the biggest fighters in the division. He also sports an 80” reach, which is usually an advantage over his opponents. Volkov also used to be prone to be wrestled down but he has since improved on it and sports a 71% takedown defense in the UFC.
But perhaps most promising with Volkov is his “youth”. Despite having fought professionally 44 times, Volkov is still just 33. This is still young for the heavyweight division. If Volkov can continue evolving, he’ll be worth betting online for the most part.
Rozenstruik Perpetually Has a Puncher’s Chance
Maybe he follows the mantra to a fault, but Jairzinho Rozenstruik needs just one punch to win a fight. The Surinamese striker has the ability to shut his opponents off with just one clean strike. But this can also be a curse for him as he has often leaned heavily on landing that perfect punch.
Rozenstruik lands just 2.8 significant strikes per minute, which is one of the lowest rates in the entire promotion. Usually, this wouldn’t pose too much of a problem for him as he’s flattened most of his opponents. But an elite fighter who can mix it up and control the distance like Ciryl Gane can outclass him.
His wrestling also leaves much to be desired as Curtis Blaydes exposed. Any capable wrestler could make it hard for Rozenstruik to win as he has little to offer when he is not swinging his heavy mitts at opponents.
Volkov vs Rozenstruik Head-to-Head
Alexander Volkov will be five inches taller than Jairzinho Rozenstruik. He will also have a two-inch reach advantage. As far as significant strikes landed, Volkov is the more productive striker as he lands two more strikes per minute than Rozenstruik and at a 57% clip compared to Rozenstruik’s 46%.
Volkov vs Rozenstruik Fight Information
- Fight: Volkov (14-5-0) vs Rozenstruik (12-2-0)
- Location: UFC APEX
- Day/Time: Saturday, June 4. 4 p.m. ET
- Volkov vs Rozenstruik Live Stream: UFC Fight Pass
Volkov vs Rozenstruik Betting Lines
Volkov vs Rozenstruik Prediction
Alexander Volkov may be the favorite in this fight, but it may be a sweaty night for his backers at the sportsbook. Jairzinho Rozenstruik hits hard and is one of the three heaviest hitters in the division. Volkov has already been knocked out by Derrick Lewis so he can ill afford to make too many mistakes against “Bigi Boy.”
However, Lewis is a more active fighter than Rozenstruik and has the UFC betting record for knockouts. Volkov knows how to utilize his reach and will mix it up against Rozenstruik to earn a decision. A bet on Volkov at -155 is a decent price but at an even better price, take the -125 on the fight to go over 3½ rounds.
Pick: Over 3½ (-125)
