Stefan Struve "The Skyscraper"
Stefan Struve, known as "The Skyscraper", is a mixed martial artist from the Netherlands competing in the UFC Heavyweight division. Stefan Struve holds a professional record of 33-13-0, including 13-11-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 5 came by knockout or TKO, 6 by submission and 2 by decision. Stefan Struve stands 7'0", has a 84.5-inch reach, and is 35 years old. Stefan Struve is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.
Stefan Struve profile
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|
| Professional record | 33-13-0 |
|---|
| UFC record | 13-11-0 |
|---|
| Division rank | Unranked |
|---|
| Status | Retired |
|---|
| Country | Netherlands |
|---|
| Age | 35 |
|---|
| Date of birth | 1988-02-18 |
|---|
| Height | 7'0" |
|---|
| Reach | 84.5" |
|---|
| Leg reach | 44" |
|---|
| Last weigh-in | 265 lbs |
|---|
| Current streak | L2 |
|---|
| Total octagon time | 3h 8m |
|---|
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.12 |
|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.04 |
|---|
| Striking accuracy | 47% |
|---|
| Striking defense | 47% |
|---|
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.24 |
|---|
| Strikes to the head | 53% |
|---|
| Strikes to the body | 23% |
|---|
| Strikes to the legs | 24% |
|---|
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.56 |
|---|
| Takedown defense | 56% |
|---|
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 1.68 |
|---|
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 26.39 |
|---|
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 5 |
|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 6 |
|---|
| UFC wins by decision | 2 |
|---|
Stefan Struve UFC fight history
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|
| 2020-10-24 | UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje | Tai Tuivasa | loss | Punches · 4:59 · R1 |
| 2019-12-07 | UFC on ESPN 7 | Ben Rothwell | loss | Punches · 4:57 · R2 |
| 2019-02-23 | UFC on ESPN+ 3 | Marcos Rogério de Lima | win | Arm Triangle Choke · 2:21 · R2 |
| 2018-07-22 | UFC Fight Night 134 | Marcin Tybura | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2018-03-03 | UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya | Andrei Arlovski | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2017-09-02 | UFC Fight Night 115 | Alexander Volkov | loss | Punches · 3:30 · R3 |
| 2016-10-08 | UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2 | Daniel Omielańczuk | win | D'arce Choke · 1:41 · R2 |
| 2016-05-08 | UFC Fight Night 87 | Antônio Silva | win | Elbows · 0:15 · R1 |
| 2015-11-14 | UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm | Jared Rosholt | loss | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2015-08-01 | UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | win | Decision · Unanimous |
| 2014-12-13 | UFC on FOX 13 | Alistair Overeem | loss | Ground & Pound · 4:13 · R1 |
| 2013-03-02 | UFC on FUEL TV 8 | Mark Hunt | loss | Punch · 1:44 · R3 |
| 2012-09-29 | UFC on FUEL TV 5 | Stipe Miocic | win | Punches · 3:50 · R2 |
| 2012-05-26 | UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir | Lavar Johnson | win | Armbar · 1:05 · R1 |
| 2012-02-15 | UFC on FUEL TV 1 | Dave Herman | win | Punches · 3:52 · R2 |
| 2011-10-01 | UFC on Versus 6 | Pat Barry | win | Triangle Choke · 3:22 · R2 |
| 2011-05-28 | UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill | Travis Browne | loss | Punches · 4:11 · R1 |
| 2010-12-11 | UFC 124: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 | Sean McCorkle | win | Punches · 3:55 · R1 |
| 2010-08-07 | UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen | Christian Morecraft | win | Punches · 0:22 · R2 |
| 2010-03-31 | UFC Fight Night 21 | Roy Nelson | loss | Punches · 0:39 · R1 |
| 2009-12-12 | UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez | Paul Buentello | win | Decision · Majority |
| 2009-10-24 | UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun | Chase Gormley | win | Triangle Choke · 4:04 · R1 |
| 2009-06-13 | UFC 99: The Comeback | Denis Stojnić | win | Rear Naked Choke · 2:37 · R2 |
| 2009-02-21 | UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson | Junior dos Santos | loss | Punches · 0:54 · R1 |
Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
Read the methodology or report a correction.
Browse all UFC fighters