Former UFC Fighter Jairzinho Rozenstruik Charged with Alleged Assault on Partner
Jairzinho Rozenstruik, a former UFC fighter, has recently been charged with domestic violence offenses. The 37-year-old athlete was arrested in Pembroke Pines, Florida, on January 19, 2023.
Details of the Charges Against Rozenstruik
Online court records indicate that Rozenstruik was charged with a third-degree felony for false imprisonment. His bond for this charge is set at $2,500. Additionally, he faces a misdemeanor charge for battery or touch/strike domestic violence, with a separate bond of $1,000.
Incident Report
The Pembroke Pines Police Department responded to what was initially called a “suspicious incident.” Upon investigation, authorities determined it was a domestic battery case.
- The altercation reportedly began during an argument while driving to a storage unit.
- The alleged victim claimed Rozenstruik slapped her hand and impeded her attempt to exit the vehicle.
- After attempting to kiss her, Rozenstruik allegedly bit her right bicep when she refused.
Visible injuries were noted on the woman, including a bite mark on her bicep and redness on her forearms and under her right eye. Authorities documented these injuries with photographs.
Rozenstruik’s Uncooperative Behavior
Police described Rozenstruik as uncooperative during the investigation. He reportedly changed his account of events multiple times and withheld crucial information. As a result, investigators established probable cause that Rozenstruik was the primary aggressor in the incident, leading to his arrest.
Career Overview
Jairzinho Rozenstruik had a noteworthy career with the UFC, where he was a top 10 heavyweight contender. He achieved significant victories against prominent fighters including:
- Andrei Arlovski
- Junior dos Santos
- Alistair Overeem
Rozenstruik concluded his UFC tenure following a 3-4 record and subsequently signed with Mike Perry’s Dirty Boxing promotion. He captured the heavyweight title in just his second fight with the organization.
As the situation unfolds, further developments are anticipated in Rozenstruik’s legal matters and potential implications for his combat sports career.
