(photo from dankos-unlmtd)Stefan StruveVitals6'11.5" 255 lbs (Heavyweight)84.5" reach, OrthodoxFebruary 18, 1988Record24-5 (UFC: 8-3)Current Streak3 straight winsTrainingPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-JitsuChampionships HeldCage Gladiators World Heavyweight Champion: 2007-2008
Strengths- the tallest fighter in UFC history- 7-foot plus wingspan- very experienced - been in the UFC since he was 21- still extremely young - not in his prime years yet- great kickboxer - formerly fought professionally- submission wizard - 16 of his 24 wins are via tapout- long limbs give him distinct advantage in striking and submissions- decent cardio- very good at passing guard & sweeping opponents on the ground- finishes fights- has never lost a fight that has gone past the first round- great at utilizing leg kicksWeaknesses- has never beaten a top-flight heavyweight (only beats mid-card talent)- despite being a kickboxer, he doesn't posses much knockout power- questionable chin-...
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