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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
UFC veteran opens up on 'brutal' exit after Dana White's criticism
Jairzinho Rozenstruik found himself on the wrong end of a brutal cut from the UFC earlier this year, with Dana White wasting no time in showing him the exit door Former UFC heavyweight contender Jairzinho Rozenstruik has revealed that he discovered his release from the UFC online, before being told by the promotion. The 37-year-old was let go by the UFC just days after his most recent fight - a unanimous decision loss to Sergei Pavlovich in February. Following the dust-up, UFC boss Dana White didn't mince words about the fight, labelling it 'horrible,' and the only one booed throughout the night. As Rozenstruik was returning home after the painful defeat, White felt compelled to release the Suriname-born fighter from the company. When asked on a recent episode of the Ariel Helwani Show if he had any regrets about leaving the UFC, 'Bigi Boy' responded: "No I did not. "I had a good run with the UFC and they weren't bad to me. The way they cut me was dirty, but, as I say, if there is no need for each other to work together anymore, then we have to move on. But I can't say anything bad of the UFC." The MMA veteran elaborated on his comment about his 'dirty' dismissal. "For example, I flew down from Saudi Arabia, which is a long trip," the 37-year-old detailed. "I came home tired, I went to bed, there was a big time difference so I was sleeping during the day, and I got several phone calls. So [my cut] was on the internet before I knew of it, put it that way." He added: "For me it was surprising and I really don't know what the reason was, or what the reason is. So I just move on from what I left there in the UFC, it was a great time and run, and I'm just moving forward." Addressing whether his fighting style might have led to his release, Rozenstruik responded: "I'm a fighter, not a computer. You don't put a system and then you expect to do what you like. "It's a fight - every fight is different. You have to react to what the opponent is doing. I'm looking for my opportunities. I will not run in there and get robbed by something that I didn't see coming. I have my own way of fighting, so you have to give me the task to make it happen - that's how I see it." During his stint with the UFC, Rozenstruik secured a commendable 9:6 record, with eight knockouts among those nine victories. The former UFC heavyweight star has notable wins over Andrei Arlovski, Alistair Overeem, Junior dos Santos, Shamil Gaziev, and fan-favourite Tai Tuivasa. His unexpected exit from the UFC left many supporters stunned, given his strong performance history. Rozenstruik has since joined Dirty Boxing, a venture partly owned by UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones and Mike Perry. The promotion's next event is set for June 14 in Miami, featuring a headline heavyweight bout between Rozenstruik and Devon Schwan.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mike Perry and Jon Jones Bring Back Combat Sports' Fastest-Rising Promotion, Dirty Boxing Championship, for DBX 2
Yoel Romero, Renato Moicano, and Mike Perry to Provide Commentary in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, Streaming Free on the Dirty Boxing Championship YouTube Channel MIAMI, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dirty Boxing Championship (DBX), combat sports' most disruptive new promotion, returns to Miami on Saturday, June 14th for DBX 2 — a night of raw intensity, elite-level striking and a rule set engineered for nonstop action. Following the breakout success of its inaugural event, DBX is doubling down on its mission to bring fans closer to the kind of gritty, high-paced combat that traditional promotions shy away from. Co-founded by UFC legend and reigning Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and fan-favorite brawler Mike Perry, DBX strips fighting down to its core rewarding aggression, precision, and heart. "Dirty Boxing is exactly what it sounds like. Real fights, real pressure, and no place to hide," said co-owner Mike Perry. "We built this for fighters who want to throw hands and fans who want to see action. DBX 2 is gonna be violent, it's gonna be wild, and it's gonna be a damn good time." DBX's first live-audience event, DBX 1, debuted in March and drew over 50,000 concurrent streams on the DBX YouTube Channel, over 10.5 million streams, $65,000.00 in fighter bonuses via Strike token and a sold out venue which included celebrity guests Adin Ross, Agent 00 and Patrick Bet-David, among others. "Dirty Boxing Championship isn't just a promotion, it's a cultural shift," said Jon Jones, DBX co-owner. "We're taking everything we've learned from decades of combat sports and creating something more authentic, more dynamic, and more relevant to the next generation. DBX 2 is where that shift becomes undeniable." MAIN CARDJairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Devon SchwanAlex Caceres vs. Saidyokub KakhramonovAlex Nicholson vs. Rob PerezJessy Rose Clark vs. Marilia MoraiasPhil Hawes vs. Sasha Palatnikov PRELIMSFrancisco Trinaldo vs. EC MoonSolomon Renfro vs. Peter StanonikLuis Saldana vs. Martin JustizBoston Salmon vs. Lamar Brown EARLY PRELIMSVictor Cardoso vs. Raphael TorresJose Malespin vs. Gabriel Stankunas Tickets are available at For updates, follow @DirtyBoxing on social media and visit ABOUT DIRTY BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP (DBX)Launched in 2024, DBX gained immediate attention for its dynamic format and ruleset including Superman punches, spinning backfists, elbows and standing ground and pound as acceptable forms of combat in addition to traditional striking. DBX is determined to provide conclusive results for fights and fans by eliminating split decisions. If the judges' score cards are tied, fighters will compete in an additional round to determine the winner. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Dirty Boxing Championship
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bret Hart, Yoel Romero, Eddie Hall, Ryan Bader, Jessica Eye and more
The Ariel Helwani Show | Bret Hart, Yoel Romero, Eddie Hall, Ryan Bader, Jessica Eye and more Royalty joins the show today! (WWE/Getty Images) (WWE via Getty Images) Join Ariel Helwani and the Boys In The Back live on Uncrowned and YouTube at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time for the latest edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show." Tuesday's rundown can be seen below. Advertisement 1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang kick off the show. 1:05 p.m. ET: Eddie Hall, the 2017 World's Strongest Man, previews his KSW fight against Mariusz Pudzianowski. 1:30 p.m. ET: Ryan Bader stops by following PFL's granting of his request for a release. 2 p.m. ET: Yoel Romero joins the program after his knockout victory in the official Dirty Boxing debut. 2:30 p.m. ET: Former UFC title contender Jessica Eye calls in to break some news. 3 p.m. ET: The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be — wrestling royalty Bret Hart joins the show! Catch all new episodes of "The Ariel Helwani Show" live every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Uncrowned and The Ariel Helwani Show's YouTube page. To listen to every episode, subscribe on Spotify or iTunes.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yoel Romero, Eddie Hall, Ryan Bader, Jessica Eye and more
The Ariel Helwani Show | Yoel Romero, Eddie Hall, Ryan Bader, Jessica Eye and more The ageless wonder Yoel Romero joins today's show! () (Cooper Neill via Getty Images) Join Ariel Helwani and the Boys In The Back live on Uncrowned and YouTube at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time for the latest edition of "The Ariel Helwani Show." Tuesday's rundown can be seen below. Advertisement 1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang kick off the show. 1:05 p.m. ET: Eddie Hall, the 2017 World's Strongest Man, previews his KSW fight against Mariusz Pudzianowski. 1:30 p.m. ET: Ryan Bader stops by following PFL's granting of his request for a release. 2 p.m. ET: Yoel Romero joins the program after his knockout victory in the official Dirty Boxing debut. 2:30 p.m. ET: Former UFC title contender Jessica Eye calls in to break some news. Catch all new episodes of "The Ariel Helwani Show" live every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Uncrowned and The Ariel Helwani Show's YouTube page. To listen to every episode, subscribe on Spotify or iTunes.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Andrei Arlovski set for first post-UFC bout at DBX 1
Andrei Arlovski has booked his first fight since exiting the UFC in July. The former UFC heavyweight champion will compete against Terrance Hodges, debuting under the Dirty Boxing banner at DBX 1 on March 22. The event takes place at The Hangar at Regatta Harbour in Miami and is headlined by Yoel Romero vs. Ras Hylton. The promotion offically announced the matchup Wednesday. Arlovski, 46, competed in his final UFC bout at UFC 303, losing a split decision to Martin Buday. After his fourth consecutive loss, UFC CEO Dana White announced his UFC run had come to an end after a total of 41 fights with the promotion. "The Pitbull" was also recently drafted to GFL's Team Los Angeles to continue his MMA career. At DBX 1, Arlovski will compete in four-ounce gloves, with a ruleset that allows for elbows and situational ground and pound. Hodges, 40, began his professional MMA career in 2015 and has competed in boxing, muay Thai, and kickboxing. The latter has produced the most success, with a 3-2 record, per Tapology. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dirty Boxing Championship (@dirtyboxing) With the addition, the current DBX 1 lineup includes: Yoel Romero vs. Ras Hylton Andrei Arlovski vs. Terrance Hodges Ulysses Diaz vs. Brian Maxwell Mike Breeden vs. Eric Moon Maurice Greene vs. Rakim Cleveland Bubba Jenkins vs. Gabriel Macario Alexander Schenk vs. Tristan Gallichan Robinson Perez vs. Oluwale Bambgbose Claudia Zamora vs. Kat Nelson Diego Romo vs. Sean Hotusing Corey Jackson vs. Marcellus Wallace Guilherme Bastos vs. Gabriel Morales This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Andrei Arlovski set for first post-UFC bout at DBX 1
