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Stefan
Struve
29-6-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.
Record: 29-6-0
Summary: kickboxing and submissions

Fighter Info

Nickname: Skyscraper
From: Beverwijk The Netherlands
Fights Out Of: Beverwijk The Netherlands
Age: 25
Height: 7' 0" ( 213 cm )
Weight: 238 lb ( 108 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
562
47% Successful
263
Types of Successful Strikes
0
263
80% Standing
14%
211
16
36
Striking Defense
49
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
4
75% Successful
3
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
19
11
5
Takedown Defense
33
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Loss
 Stefan Struve Mar 2, 2013
24 0 1 3 R3 KO/TKO
Watch
Mark Hunt 47 1 0 2
Win
 Stefan Struve Sep 29, 2012
57 0 0 0 R2 KO/TKO
Stipe Miocic 48 1 0 0
Win
 Stefan Struve May 26, 2012
0 0 1 0 R1 Submission
Lavar Johnson 4 0 0 0
Win
 Stefan Struve Feb 15, 2012
47 1 0 4 R2 KO/TKO
Dave Herman 51 0 0 0
Win
 Pat Barry Oct 1, 2011
30 0 0 0 R2 Submission
Watch
Stefan Struve 31 0 1 0
Loss
 Stefan Struve May 28, 2011
10 0 2 0 R1 KO/TKO
Travis Browne 17 1 0 1
Win
 Stefan Struve Dec 11, 2010
11 0 0 1 R1 KO/TKO
Sean McCorkle 4 1 2 2
Win
 Stefan Struve Aug 7, 2010
11 0 2 0 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Christian Morecraft 36 1 1 3
Loss
 Roy Nelson Mar 31, 2010
9 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Stefan Struve 2 0 0 0
Win
 Stefan Struve Dec 12, 2009
54 1 2 1 R3 Decision - Majority
Paul Buentello 37 0 0 0
Win
 Stefan Struve Oct 24, 2009
12 1 3 1 R1 Submission
Watch
Chase Gormley 8 1 1 0
Win
 Stefan Struve Jun 13, 2009
4 0 7 1 R2 Submission
Denis Stojnic 16 0 0 0
Loss
 Junior Dos Santos
UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson
Feb 21, 2009
12 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Stefan Struve 0 0 0 0
Portions © 2010 by FightMetric LLC. All Rights Reserved

Biography

TRAINING: Strength and conditioning, sprints, or padwork in the morning. Sparring, grappling, BJJ, etc. in the evening. Training 6 days a week 2 times a day

When and why did you start training for fighting? Nine years ago my brother took me to a training session when I was 14; from that moment on I got addicted to this sport.

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Gladiators World Heavyweight Champ

Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo Nogueira and Fedor are two of my favorite fighters. And of course my trainers in Team Schrijber, who are legends themselves.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A huge opportunity for me. It´s a dream come true and now it´s up to me to show that I´m capable of fighting with the best in this sport.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I finished middle school and after that I decided to see how far I could go in this sport.

What was your job before you started fighting?  I worked as a doorman for two years; still do so now and then.

Favorite grappling technique:  Any kind of choke.

Favorite Striking technique: The one that ends a fight.

•    Came back from nasty cut on forehead to beat Stojnic at UFC 99.

•    Holds submission wins over UFC vets Mario Neto and Colin Robinson

•    Has won 14 of his last 18 with nine wins by submission.

•    16 wins by submission, seven by knockout

•    Turned pro at 17

•    Trained by PRIDE vet Bob Schrijber

•    Tied for longest reach in UFC with light heavyweight champ Jon Jones

•    Tallest fighter in UFC history

Career

Trained With

Vladimir Matyushenko
Vladimir Matyushenko
26-7-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

Junior Dos Santos
Junior Dos Santos
16-2-0
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
 Sean McCorkle UFC® 124 ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK

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