The domestic-violence case against former UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik is off the books in Broward County, at least for now.
Prosecutors have decided not to move forward with the charges, closing the criminal case after investigators ran into conflicting stories and limited cooperation from the key witness, according to court records.
The Broward State Attorney's Office filed a formal notice earlier this month declining to pursue the case, citing the absence of a sworn victim statement and inconsistent accounts from those involved, TMZ reported. Prosecutors concluded there was not a reasonable likelihood of conviction without the alleged victim's cooperation, according to the outlet.
Rozenstruik was originally arrested in January after Pembroke Pines police responded to what officers first described as a "suspicious incident" that escalated into a domestic dispute, according to Local 10. The woman involved told investigators Rozenstruik slapped her hand, grabbed her arm to stop her from getting out of a vehicle and bit her right bicep. Officers documented a visible bite mark, redness on her forearms and a scratch under one eye, the outlet reported.
Rozenstruik was booked on domestic-battery and false-imprisonment charges and held at the Broward County main jail on an immigration hold while the case was under review.
Prosecutors say lack of victim cooperation sank the case
The Broward State Attorney's Office told TMZ that the alleged victim "refused to provide a sworn statement" and that the parties involved gave conflicting versions of what happened.
According to the court records cited by TMZ, prosecutors wrote that "without the victim's cooperation there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction." That assessment led to a no-file decision, which effectively stops the case in its tracks for now.
How domestic-violence cases work in Florida
Under Florida law, domestic violence is a broad category that can include assault, battery, false imprisonment and related crimes between household or family members. That label can affect how a case is charged and what penalties might follow if there is a conviction. The statutory definition is outlined in Florida statutes.
In practice, the State Attorney's Office has to decide whether it can prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt using witness statements, physical evidence and any other documentation. When crucial testimony is missing, recanted or sharply at odds with other evidence, prosecutors sometimes decide not to file charges at all.
What the no-file means for Rozenstruik
Rozenstruik, 37, who fought in the UFC from 2019 to 2025 and has more recently competed for the Dirty Boxing promotion, now has no active criminal prosecution pending in Broward County. The dropped case removes an immediate legal threat, although the public and professional fallout from such allegations can linger long after court files are closed. For background on his fighting career and prior coverage of his arrest, see reporting by ESPN.
The prosecutor's "no action" decision halts proceedings, but it does not lock the door forever. If new evidence surfaces or a witness later agrees to cooperate, legal analysts note that prosecutors can revisit or refile a case when they believe the circumstances justify it.
A dropped filing is not the same thing as a finding of innocence. Defense attorneys and victim advocates alike often point out that charging decisions tell only part of the story about what may have happened in a disputed incident. This article will be updated if there are new court filings or additional official statements.
