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Stefan Struve

"Skyscraper"
29-13-0★ 8bonusesNetherlandsNetherlandsLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Tai Tuivasa · TKO · Oct 24, 2020

29-13-0 · 26 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Tai TuivasaTKO · R1 4:59
UFCUFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje·October 24, 2020

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CAREER SUMMARY

Stefan Struve holds a professional MMA record of 29-13-0. 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, 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
Feb 18, 1988
Age
38
Nationality
Netherlands
Birthplace
Beverwijk, Holland

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Mario Neto
    Clash of the Titans· Nov 29, 2008· 16-2 vs 9-5
    SUB
  2. WIN
    vs Ralf Wonnink
    Tough Is Not Enough 2008· Oct 5, 2008· Heavyweight· 15-2 vs 6-9
    SUB
  3. WIN
    vs Yuji Sakuragi
    M-1 Challenge 6· Aug 29, 2008· Heavyweight· 14-2 vs 9-12-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
  4. WIN
    vs Colin Robinson×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Cage Gladiators 8· Jul 27, 2008· Heavyweight· 13-2 vs 9-7
    SUB
  5. WIN
    vs Ralf Wonnink
    Beast Of The East 10· Jan 26, 2008· Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 5-8
    SUB
  6. WIN
    vs Sergey Danish
    Professional Fight Union· Dec 7, 2007· 11-1 vs 2-4
    TKO
  7. LOSS
    Professional Fight Union· Dec 7, 2007· 10-2 vs 7-0
    SUB
  8. WIN
    vs Tomek Smykowski
    Tempel Fightschool· Nov 25, 2007· 10-1 vs 0-4
    SUB
  9. WIN
    vs Tom Blackledge
    United Kingdom Regional· Nov 4, 2007· 9-1 vs 8-5
    SUB
  10. WIN
    vs Denis Komkin
    Rus-Fighters· Oct 14, 2007· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 7-5
    SUB
  11. WIN
    vs Marko Sintic
    2 Hot 2 Handle· May 5, 2007· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 3-4
    SUB
  12. WIN
    vs Atte Backman
    Fight Festival· Mar 17, 2007· 6-1 vs 8-8
    SUB
  13. WIN
    vs Florian Muller
    Outsider Cup· Dec 16, 2006· 5-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  14. WIN
    vs Siko Hoekstra
    Battle Under The Tower 2006· Nov 18, 2006· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Marcus Sursa
    World Extreme Fighting· Jun 10, 2006· 3-1 vs 2-2
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Murat Bourekba
    IMA: Staredown City 2006· Feb 5, 2006· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 0-1
    DQ
  17. -
    vs Samir Bourekba
    Only The Strongest 2005· Nov 26, 2005· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 6-8
    -
  18. WIN
    vs Emir Smajlovic
    Rings Holland· Sep 17, 2005· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 1-2
    TKO
  19. LOSS
    vs Romualds Garkulis
    Garuda Fight Night 2005· Apr 16, 2005· Heavyweight· 0-1 vs 3-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingBJJ
  • 2004Champion · Dutch Regional Amateur MMA
  • Cage Gladiators Heavyweight Championship · Cage Gladiators
  • Brown belt · BJJ
  • AGE 14Started in MMA
  • 4-0 · Professional record
  • 29-13 · Professional record

Camp

  • Sports Academy Schreiber (Team Schrijber) · Krommenie, Netherlands Instructor
  • Blackzilians · Boca Raton, Florida, United States Former
  • Sanford MMA · Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States Former

Coaches

  • Bob Schrijber · Head coach
  • Irma Verhoeff · Striking coach

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power76
Kick power95
Punch speed57
Kick speed88
Accuracy73
Takedowns53
Ground striking72
Submissions96
Chin80
Body strength72
Cardio61

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 29-13-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.12per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.04per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min
47% success
Takedowns stuffed56%
Submission attempts1.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 13-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.12per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.04per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.56per 15 min
47% success
Takedowns stuffed56%
Submission attempts1.7per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Stefan Struve sits in the top 25.

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Stefan Struve earns per fight.

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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

Heavyweight

#1#5#10#15201420152016201720182019Feb 4, 2013 · #9Mar 4, 2013 · #10Apr 15, 2013 · #10Dec 30, 2013 · #14Mar 3, 2014 · #13Apr 14, 2014 · #12Jul 8, 2014 · #13Aug 18, 2014 · #12Sep 1, 2014 · #13Sep 15, 2014 · #14Nov 24, 2014 · #15Apr 13, 2015 · #14Jul 13, 2015 · #15Aug 3, 2015 · #14Nov 9, 2015 · #14Mar 21, 2016 · #15May 10, 2016 · #13Jul 11, 2016 · #14Aug 9, 2016 · #13Sep 26, 2016 · #12Nov 16, 2016 · #11Jan 2, 2017 · #10Jan 18, 2017 · #11Mar 15, 2017 · #10Apr 19, 2017 · #11Jun 14, 2017 · #10Jul 10, 2017 · #9Sep 4, 2017 · #10Mar 5, 2018 · #12Mar 21, 2018 · #11May 23, 2018 · #10May 30, 2018 · #11Jun 13, 2018 · #12Jul 11, 2018 · #13Sep 19, 2018 · #14Jan 1, 2019 · #15Feb 11, 2019 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1703▼18
Peak
1818Sep 29, 2012
Rated fights
42
15001650180020062009201220152018Apr 16, 2005 · 1449Sep 17, 2005 · 1497Feb 5, 2006 · 1525Jun 10, 2006 · 1565Nov 18, 2006 · 1598Dec 16, 2006 · 1627Mar 17, 2007 · 1643May 5, 2007 · 1657Oct 14, 2007 · 1674Nov 4, 2007 · 1693Nov 25, 2007 · 1701Dec 7, 2007 · 1674Dec 7, 2007 · 1687Jan 26, 2008 · 1698Jul 27, 2008 · 1716Aug 29, 2008 · 1729Oct 5, 2008 · 1738Nov 29, 2008 · 1751Feb 21, 2009 · 1732Jun 13, 2009 · 1742Oct 24, 2009 · 1755Dec 12, 2009 · 1765Mar 31, 2010 · 1749Aug 7, 2010 · 1764Dec 12, 2010 · 1775May 29, 2011 · 1758Oct 1, 2011 · 1770Feb 15, 2012 · 1788May 26, 2012 · 1801Sep 29, 2012 · 1818Mar 2, 2013 · 1796Dec 13, 2014 · 1714Aug 1, 2015 · 1728Nov 14, 2015 · 1719May 8, 2016 · 1739Oct 9, 2016 · 1755Sep 2, 2017 · 1744Mar 3, 2018 · 1735Jul 22, 2018 · 1727Feb 23, 2019 · 1742Dec 8, 2019 · 1721Oct 24, 2020 · 17031703

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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 the Netherlands.

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