UFC 305: Tuivasa vs Rozenstruik - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik will battle it out in the UFC 305 undercard at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This heavyweight match serves as part of an event headlined by Dricus Du Plessis versus Israel Adesanya.

Tuivasa, hailing from Australia, steps into this bout with a track record of 14 wins (13 by knockout) and 7 losses. His most recent fight was a loss to Marcin Tybura in March through technical submission. On the other hand, Suriname's Rozenstruik enters the match after a win against Shamil Gaziev, defeating him via TKO also in March. Both fighters possess substantial knockout power given their heavy hit history and relatively similar physical stats which promises an aggressive encounter.

What time is Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik fight

Live coverage for the Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik main card will start at 06:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024	06:30 PM	09:10 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024	03:30 PM	06:10 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024	10:30 PM	01:10 AM (next day)
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024	09:30 AM	12:10 PM

UFC 305 will take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, on August 17, 2024. The event starts at 09:10 PM EST. Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik will fight in the heavyweight category as part of the undercard. The main event features Dricus Du Plessis versus Israel Adesanya.

Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Check the start times for your country in the provided time table to stay updated.

Fighters Details

Tai Tuivasa faces Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a heavyweight bout at UFC 305.

Tai Tuivasa

Nationality: Australia
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 120.7 kg
Total Fights: 21
Record: 14 / 7 / 0

Tuivasa, known as "Bam Bam," boasts a track record of 14 wins with 13 knockouts. His recent loss to Marcin Tybura by submission indicates he might struggle against fighters with effective ground games. Rozenstruik, displaying similar standing combat strength, could present an equally formidable stand-up challenge for Tuivasa given his own knockout prowess.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Nationality: Suriname
Height: 188 cm
Weight: 116.6 kg
Total Fights: 19
Record: 14 / 5 / 0

Rozenstruik, "Bigi Boy", also comes with a strong finish record of 14 wins, 13 by knockout. His recent victory through TKO suggests his high striking power. Given Tuivasa's latest performance and vulnerability on the ground, Rozenstruik might focus on striking exchanges where he has proven his strength.

Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik Betting Odds

Underdog: Tai Tuivasa : 2.9 (+190)
Favorite: Jairzinho Rozenstruik : 1.5 (-218)

Method of victory	Tai Tuivasa	Jairzinho Rozenstruik
By KO/TKO or disqualification	3.6 (+260)	1.7 (-143)
By decision or technical decision	11.5 (+1050)	8.5 (+750)

How and where to watch the Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik Fight

You can watch Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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