HeavyweightRETIRED

Stefan Struve

33-13

Age

Height

7'0"

Weight

265 lbs

Reach

84.5"

Avg Fight Time

07:49

Gym

Blackzilians - Boca Raton, FL

Wins By

8 KO · 18 Sub · 7 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4R2 7R3 2

Last 5

LWLLW

Finish Rate

79%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Beverwijk, Netherlands

Fight History

LOSS

vs Roy Nelson

UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:39

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:39

WIN

vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima

UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle From Mount

R2 2:21

SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 2:21

LOSS

vs Marcin Tybura

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Alexander Volkov

UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R3 3:30

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 3:30

WIN

vs Antonio Silva

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:16

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:16

LOSS

vs Ben Rothwell

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R2 4:57

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 4:57

LOSS

vs Tai Tuivasa

UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 4:59

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:59

LOSS

vs Andrei Arlovski

UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya· 2018-03-03

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Daniel Omielanczuk

UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson· 2016-10-08

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R2 1:41

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R2 1:41

LOSS

vs Jared Rosholt

UFC 193: Rousey vs Holm· 2015-11-14

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· 2015-08-01

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Stipe Miocic

UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· 2013-03-02

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 3:50

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 3:50

LOSS

vs Mark Hunt

UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:44

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:44

WIN

vs Dave Herman

UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· 2013-03-02

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R2 3:52

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 3:52

WIN

vs Lavar Johnson

UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26

Submission

Armbar On Ground

R1 1:05

SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 1:05

LOSS

vs Travis Browne

UFC 130: Rampage vs Hamill· 2011-05-28

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:11

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:11

WIN

vs Sean McCorkle

UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R1 3:55

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 3:55

WIN

vs Christian Morecraft

UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· 2010-08-07

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 0:22

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:22

WIN

vs Paul Buentello

UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· 2009-12-12

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Chase Gormley

UFC 104: Machida vs Shogun· 2009-10-24

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R1 4:04

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 4:04

WIN

vs Denis Stojnic

UFC 99: The Comeback· 2009-06-13

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 2:37

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:37

LOSS

vs Junior Dos Santos

UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· 2009-02-21

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:54

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:54

LOSS

vs Alistair Overeem

UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic

KO/TKO

Punch to Head On Ground

R1 4:13

KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 4:13

WIN

vs Pat Barry

UFC Live: Cruz vs Johnson

Submission

Triangle Choke On Ground

R2 3:22

SubmissionTriangle Choke On Ground·R2 3:22

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.1/min

Grappling

0.56 TD

Defense

47%

⚖️Stefan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

1 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

100%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Head Kicks

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Elbows

100%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Knees

100%

⭐Other

Uppercuts

100%

Guillotines

100%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (200%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 500% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

45% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

55% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punches to Head From Mount

40% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

40% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

20% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (6 techniques, 6 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

17% of subs

From Mount

Arm Triangle From Mount

17% of subs

From Guard

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

17% of subs

Other

D'Arce Choke On Ground

17% of subs

Triangle Choke On Ground

17% of subs

Armbar On Ground

17% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head From Mount leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 6 different submission techniques. Led by D'Arce Choke On Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.7) and Strike Acc% (47%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 79% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 18 subs).

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (199% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

47%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

47%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

44% acc84%

Clinch

75% acc6%

Ground

60% acc10%

Striking Differential-0.92/min

3.12 landed/min4.04 absorbed/min

3.12

Landed/Min

4.04

Absorbed/Min

0.24

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed585

Sig. Strikes Attempted1233

Key Insights

Stefan is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (24%).

Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 44% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

47%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

56%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

40%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.56

TD / 15min

1.68

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

47%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

21 total attempts

Early Hunter

67%

33%

Key Insights

Active submission threat (1.68/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 21 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,170

0.91

Ratio

Absorbed

1,290

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

6/12

KD Recovery

16.7%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

19.4

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.4

Standing %

91%

R3 vs R1 Output

199%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.91x) - absorbs more than deals.

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 16.7% win rate when dropped.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (19.4) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 199% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 24 fights

R1 Control

0:25

R2 Control

0:38

R3 Control

0:07

R1 to Final

+116%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+0.4pp

Body

-4.9pp

Leg

+4.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-11.7pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2992

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights