Fighter

Stefan Struve

"Skyscraper"

29-13-0★ 8bonuses Netherlands

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Amateur MMA 2-0-1

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Stefan Struve holds a professional MMA record of 29-13-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 42 bouts on record. Stefan Struve has won 29 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 18 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 9 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Stefan Struve lands 3.12 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.56 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 24, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'11"211 cm
Weight: 265 lbs120 kg
Reach: 84"213 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1988-02-18
Age: 38
Nationality: Netherlands
Birthplace: Beverwijk, Holland

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

Punch power80

Kick power96

Punch speed53

Kick speed93

Accuracy71

Takedowns50

Ground striking72

Submissions97

Chin83

Body strength71

Cardio61

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 33-13-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.12per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.04per min

46% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min

46% success

Takedowns stuffed55%

Submission attempts1.7per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Stefan Struve has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×2★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Stefan Struve earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Tai Tuivasa
UFCUFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Heavyweight· 29-12 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 4:59
LOSS
vs Ben Rothwell
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Rozenstruik· Dec 8, 2019· Heavyweight· 29-11 vs 34-12
TKO
R2 · 4:57
WIN
vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Heavyweight· 28-11 vs 16-5-1
SUB
R2 · 2:21
POTN
LOSS
vs Marcin Tybura
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Smith· Jul 22, 2018· Heavyweight· 28-10 vs 16-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Andrei Arlovski
UFCUFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Heavyweight· 28-9 vs 26-15
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexander Volkov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Struve· Sep 2, 2017· Heavyweight· 28-8 vs 28-6
TKO
R3 · 3:30
FOTN
WIN
vs Daniel Omielanczuk
UFCUFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Heavyweight· 27-8 vs 19-5-1
SUB
R2 · 1:41
WIN
vs Antonio Silva
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· May 8, 2016· Heavyweight· 26-8 vs 19-8
TKO
R1 · 0:16
POTN
LOSS
vs Jared Rosholt
UFCUFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· Nov 14, 2015· Heavyweight· 26-7 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
UFCUFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· Aug 1, 2015· Heavyweight· 25-7 vs 34-9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alistair Overeem
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Heavyweight· 25-6 vs 37-14
TKO
R1 · 4:13
LOSS
vs Mark Hunt
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· Mar 2, 2013· Heavyweight· 25-5 vs 8-7
TKO
R3 · 1:44
WIN
vs Stipe Miocic
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· Sep 29, 2012· Heavyweight· 24-5 vs 9-0
TKO
R2 · 3:50
FOTN
WIN
vs Lavar Johnson
UFCUFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· May 26, 2012· Heavyweight· 23-5 vs 17-5
SUB
R1 · 1:05
SOTN
WIN
vs Dave Herman
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· Feb 15, 2012· Heavyweight· 22-5 vs 21-2
TKO
R2 · 3:52
WIN
vs Pat Barry
UFCUFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson· Oct 1, 2011· Heavyweight· 21-5 vs 6-3
SUB
R2 · 3:22
SOTN
LOSS
vs Travis Browne
UFCUFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill· May 29, 2011· Heavyweight· 21-4 vs 10-0-1
TKO
R1 · 4:11
WIN
vs Sean McCorkle
UFCUFC 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK· Dec 12, 2010· Heavyweight· 20-4 vs 10-0
TKO
R1 · 3:55
WIN
vs Christian Morecraft
UFCUFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Heavyweight· 19-4 vs 6-0
TKO
R2 · 0:22
KOTN
LOSS
vs Roy Nelson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Heavyweight· 19-3 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 0:39
WIN
vs Paul Buentello
UFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 12, 2009· Heavyweight· 18-3 vs 27-10
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chase Gormley
UFCUFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Heavyweight· 17-3 vs 6-0
SUB
R1 · 4:04
SOTN
WIN
vs Denis Stojnic
UFCUFC 99: THE COMEBACK· Jun 13, 2009· Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 5-2
SUB
R2 · 2:37
LOSS
vs Junior Dos Santos
UFCUFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· Feb 21, 2009· Heavyweight· 16-2 vs 7-1
TKO
R1 · 0:54
WIN
vs Mario Neto
Clash of the Titans· Nov 29, 2008· 15-2 vs 9-4
SUB
WIN
vs Ralf Wonnink
Tough Is Not Enough 2008· Oct 5, 2008· Heavyweight· 14-2 vs 6-8
SUB
WIN
vs Yuji Sakuragi
M-1 Challenge 6· Aug 29, 2008· Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 9-11-1
SUB
R1 · 2:30
WIN
vs Colin Robinson×1Title bout · Title win #1
Cage Gladiators 8· Jul 27, 2008· Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 9-6
SUB
WIN
vs Ralf Wonnink
Beast Of The East 10· Jan 26, 2008· Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 5-7
SUB
WIN
vs Sergey Danish
Professional Fight Union· Dec 7, 2007· 10-1 vs 2-3
TKO
LOSS
vs Christian M'Pumbu
Professional Fight Union· Dec 7, 2007· 10-1 vs 6-0
SUB
WIN
vs Tomek Smykowski
Tempel Fightschool· Nov 25, 2007· 9-1 vs 0-3
SUB
WIN
vs Tom Blackledge
United Kingdom Regional· Nov 4, 2007· 8-1 vs 8-4
SUB
WIN
vs Denis Komkin
Rus-Fighters· Oct 14, 2007· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 7-4
SUB
WIN
vs Marko Sintic
2 Hot 2 Handle· May 5, 2007· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 3-3
SUB
WIN
vs Atte Backman
Fight Festival· Mar 17, 2007· 5-1 vs 8-7
SUB
WIN
vs Florian Muller
Outsider Cup· Dec 16, 2006· 4-1 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Siko Hoekstra
Battle Under The Tower 2006· Nov 18, 2006· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Marcus Sursa
World Extreme Fighting· Jun 10, 2006· 2-1 vs 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Murat Bourekba
IMA: Staredown City 2006· Feb 5, 2006· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 0-0
DQ
-
vs Samir Bourekba
Only The Strongest 2005· Nov 26, 2005· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 6-8
-
WIN
vs Emir Smajlovic
Rings Holland· Sep 17, 2005· Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 1-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Romualds Garkulis
Garuda Fight Night 2005· Apr 16, 2005· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 2-5-1
TKO
R1 · 5:00

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Stefan Struve's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #9 Heavyweight
First ranked: Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked: 189

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1698▼17
Peak: 1814Sep 29, 2012
Rated fights: 42

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Frequently asked questions

When does Stefan Struve fight next?

Stefan Struve has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Stefan Struve's record?

Stefan Struve's professional MMA record is 29-13-0.

Who is Stefan Struve fighting next?

Stefan Struve's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Stefan Struve fight last?

Stefan Struve most recently fought Tai Tuivasa at UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje on Saturday, October 24, 2020, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Stefan Struve fight in?

Stefan Struve fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Stefan Struve have?

Stefan Struve has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 18 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Stefan Struve won?

Stefan Struve has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 3× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Stefan Struve?

Stefan Struve is 6'11" (211 cm) tall.

How much does Stefan Struve weigh?

Stefan Struve weighs 265 lbs (120 kg).

What is Stefan Struve's reach?

Stefan Struve has a reach of 84" (213 cm).

How old is Stefan Struve?

Stefan Struve is 38 years old (born Feb 18, 1988).

Where is Stefan Struve from?

Stefan Struve is from Netherlands.

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