Best fights of Stefan Struve
Over 16 years as a professional, Stefan Struve has compiled a 29-13 (26) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Stefan Struve defeats Paul Buentello
On December 12, 2009 Stefan Struve faced Paul Buentello in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 21 years old with a record of 18-3, and Buentello was 35 with a record of 27-10. Both Struve and Buentello were on a 2-fight winning streak. Struve won via majority decision.
2. Stefan Struve loses to Alexander Volkov via KO
On September 2, 2017 Stefan Struve faced Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 29 years old with a record of 28-8, and Volkov was 28 with a record of 28-6. Struve was on a 2-fight winning streak and Volkov was on a 4-fight winning streak. Volkov stopped Struve via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Stefan Struve loses to Andrei Arlovski via unanimous decision
On March 3, 2018 Stefan Struve faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 30 years old with a record of 28-9, and Arlovski was 39 with a record of 26-15. Struve was coming off a loss, while Arlovski was coming off a win. Struve lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Arlovski.
4. Stefan Struve submits Daniel Omielańczuk
On October 8, 2016 Stefan Struve faced Daniel Omielańczuk in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 28 years old with a record of 27-8, and Omielańczuk was 34 with a record of 19-5-1. Struve was coming off a win and Omielańczuk was on a 3-fight winning streak. Struve submitted Daniel Omielańczuk via brabo choke in the 2nd round.
5. Stefan Struve KOs Dave Herman
On February 15, 2012 Stefan Struve faced Dave Herman in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 23 years old with a record of 22-5, and Herman was 27 with a record of 21-2. Struve was coming off a win and Herman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Struve stopped Dave Herman via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Stefan Struve submits Marcos Rogério de Lima
On February 23, 2019 Stefan Struve faced Marcos Rogério de Lima in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 31 years old with a record of 28-11, and Lima was 33 with a record of 16-5-1. Struve was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Lima was coming off a win. Struve submitted Marcos Rogério de Lima via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.
7. Stefan Struve defeats Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
On August 1, 2015 Stefan Struve faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 27 years old with a record of 25-7, and Nogueira was 39 with a record of 34-9-1. Both Struve and Nogueira were on a 2-fight losing streak. Struve won via unanimous decision.
8. Stefan Struve submits Lavar Johnson
On May 26, 2012 Stefan Struve faced Lavar Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 24 years old with a record of 23-5, and Johnson was 34 with a record of 17-5. Both Struve and Johnson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Struve submitted Lavar Johnson via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Stefan Struve KOs Stipe Miocic
On September 29, 2012 Stefan Struve faced Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 24 years old with a record of 24-5, and Miocic was 30 with a record of 9-0. Struve was on a 3-fight winning streak and Miocic was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Struve stopped Stipe Miocic via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Stefan Struve loses to Mark Hunt via KO
On March 3, 2013 Stefan Struve faced Mark Hunt in a heavyweight bout. Struve was 25 years old with a record of 25-5, and Hunt was 38 with a record of 8-7. Struve was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hunt was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hunt stopped Struve via TKO in the 3rd round.