Stefan “Skyscraper” Struve is a 34 year old Male fighter from Netherlands with a 29-13-0 pro MMA record. Struve most recently fought Tai Tuivasa at UFC 254 on Saturday October 24, 2020. Stefan Struve lost to Tai Tuivasa by KO/TKO at 4:59 of Round 1 in the Heavyweight division.
Stefan Struve has 29 wins with a 94% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 18 by submission, 2 by decision.
Stefan Struve is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 29-12-0 | Tai Tuivasa |
KO/TKO
R1 4:59
|
UFC 254 | 2020-10-24 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 29-11-0 | Ben Rothwell |
KO/TKO
R2 4:57
|
UFC on ESPN 7 | 2019-12-07 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 28-11-0 | Marcos Rogério de Lima |
SUB
R2 2:21
|
UFC on ESPN+ 3 | 2019-02-23 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 28-10-0 | Marcin Tybura |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 134 | 2018-07-22 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 28-9-0 | Andrei Arlovski |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 222 | 2018-03-03 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 28-8-0 | Alexander Volkov |
KO/TKO
R3 3:30
|
UFC Fight Night 115 | 2017-09-02 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 27-8-0 | Daniel Omielańczuk |
SUB
R2 1:41
|
UFC 204 | 2016-10-08 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 26-8-0 | Antônio Silva |
KO/TKO
R1 0:15
|
UFC Fight Night 87 | 2016-05-08 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 26-7-0 | Jared Rosholt |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 193 | 2015-11-14 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 25-7-0 | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 190 | 2015-08-01 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-6-0 | Alistair Overeem |
KO/TKO
R1 4:13
|
UFC on FOX 13 | 2014-12-13 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-5-0 | Mark Hunt |
KO/TKO
R3 1:44
|
UFC on FUEL TV 8 | 2013-03-02 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-5-0 | Stipe Miocic |
KO/TKO
R2 3:50
|
UFC on FUEL TV 5 | 2012-09-29 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-5-0 | Lavar Johnson |
SUB
R1 1:05
|
UFC 146 | 2012-05-26 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-5-0 | Dave Herman |
KO/TKO
R2 3:52
|
UFC on FUEL TV 1 | 2012-02-15 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-5-0 | Pat Barry |
SUB
R2 3:22
|
UFC on Versus 6 | 2011-10-01 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 21-4-0 | Travis Browne |
KO/TKO
R1 4:11
|
UFC 130 | 2011-05-28 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-4-0 | Sean McCorkle |
KO/TKO
R1 3:55
|
UFC 124 | 2010-12-11 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-4-0 | Christian Morecraft |
KO/TKO
R2 0:22
|
UFC 117 | 2010-08-07 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-3-0 | Roy Nelson |
KO/TKO
R1 0:39
|
UFC Fight Night 21 | 2010-03-31 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-3-0 | Paul Buentello |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 107 | 2009-12-12 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-0 | Chase Gormley |
SUB
R1 4:04
|
UFC 104 | 2009-10-24 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-0 | Denis Stojnić |
SUB
R2 2:37
|
UFC 99 | 2009-06-13 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-2-0 | Junior dos Santos |
KO/TKO
R1 0:54
|
UFC 95 | 2009-02-21 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-2-0 | Mario Neto |
SUB
R2 3:19
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-29 | COTT | |
| Win | 14-2-0 | Ralf Wonnink |
SUB
R1
|
Tough Is Not Enough 2008 | 2008-10-05 | Heavyweight | |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Yuji Sakuragi |
SUB
R1 2:30
|
M-1 Challenge 6 | 2008-08-29 | Heavyweight | M-1 |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Colin Robinson |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2008-07-27 | ||
| Win | 11-2-0 | Ralf Wonnink |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2008-01-26 | ||
| Win | 10-1-0 | Sergey Danish |
KO/TKO
R2 2:20
|
Regional circuit | 2007-12-07 | ||
| Loss | 10-1-0 | Christian M'Pumbu |
SUB
R1 2:05
|
Regional circuit | 2007-12-07 | ||
| Win | 9-1-0 | Tomek Smykowski |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-11-25 | MFG | |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Tom Blackledge |
SUB
R1 2:14
|
Regional circuit | 2007-11-04 | ||
| Win | 7-1-0 | Denis Komkin |
SUB
R1
|
Rus-Fighters | 2007-10-14 | Heavyweight | |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Marko Sintic |
SUB
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2007-05-05 | ||
| Win | 5-1-0 | Atte Backman |
SUB
R1 3:54
|
Regional circuit | 2007-03-17 | FF | |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Florian Muller |
KO/TKO
R2 1:38
|
Regional circuit | 2006-12-16 | OC | |
| Win | 3-1-0 | Siko Hoekstra |
SUB
R
|
Battle Under The Tower 2006 | 2006-11-18 | Heavyweight | |
| Win | 2-1-0 | Marcus Sursa |
SUB
R1 3:01
|
Regional circuit | 2006-06-10 | WEF | |
| Win | 1-1-0 | Murat Bourekba |
Disqualificaton
R1
|
IMA | 2006-02-05 | Heavyweight | |
| Win | 0-1-0 | Emir Smajlovic |
KO/TKO
R1
|
Regional circuit | 2005-09-17 | ||
| Loss | 0-0-0 | Romualds Garkulis |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
IMA | 2005-04-16 | Heavyweight |
Struve made his professional debut against Romualds Garkulis on April 16, 2005, fighting on the main card of IMA: Emmen Fight Night 2005.
He lost his first MMA fight, losing to Romualds Garkulis who carried a 2-5-1 professional MMA record into the fight.
Stefan Struve lost to Romualds Garkulis by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 1.
Struve made his debut in the UFC against Junior dos Santos on February 21, 2009, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson having compiled a 16-2-0 professional MMA record.
Stefan Struve lost to Junior dos Santos by KO/TKO at 0:54 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Struve has gone on to fight a total of 24 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 13-11-0.
Struve defeated the previously unbeaten Sean McCorkle on December 11, 2010, at UFC 124: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck 2. Sean McCorkle came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Struve was a -130 betting favorite going into the fight. Stefan Struve beat Sean McCorkle by KO/TKO at 3:55 of Round 1.
Struve defeated the previously unbeaten Stipe Miocic on September 29, 2012, at UFC on FUEL TV 5: Struve vs. Miocic. Stipe Miocic came into the fight with a 9-0-0 record. Struve was a +150 betting underdog going into the fight. Stefan Struve beat Stipe Miocic by KO/TKO at 3:50 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Struve's last win came against Marcos Rogério de Lima at UFC on ESPN+ 3 on Saturday February 23, 2019. Stefan Struve beat Marcos Rogério de Lima by Submission at 2:21 of Round 2. Stefan Struve took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Struve is not currently booked for any fights.
Struve's last loss came against Tai Tuivasa at UFC 254 on Saturday October 24, 2020. Stefan Struve lost to Tai Tuivasa by KO/TKO at 4:59 of Round 1.
Struve has fought 24 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 13-11-0.
Struve has knocked out 8 opponents.
Struve has submitted 18 opponents.
Struve has been knocked out 9 times.
Struve has been submitted 1 times.
