Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa

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Key Stats

Stefan StruvevsTai Tuivasa
24
Fights
19
13
Wins
8
11
Losses
11
11
Finishes
7
20:14
Control Time
25:05

Striking Stats

Stefan StruvevsTai Tuivasa
585
Sig. Strikes Landed
522
47.4%
Sig. Strike Acc.
48.4%
24.4
Sig. Str / Fight
27.5
3
Knockdowns
8
310
Head Strikes
307
132
Body Strikes
95
143
Leg Strikes
120

Grappling Stats

Stefan StruvevsTai Tuivasa
7
Takedowns Landed
1
46.7%
Takedown Acc.
11.1%
0.3
TD / Fight
0.1
21
Sub. Attempts
0
6
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

StruvevsTuivasa
38 yrs
Age
33 yrs
6' 11"
Height
6' 2"
265 lbs.
Weight
264 lbs.
84"
Reach
75"
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
838
ELO Rating
800
1,132
Peak ELO
1,074
54.2%
Win Rate
42.1%
84.6%
Finish Rate
87.5%
185
Days / Fight
171

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

StruvevsTuivasa
Retired
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
0
4
Best Streak
5
LLWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLLLL

Win Methods

StruvevsTuivasa
5 (38.5%)
KO/TKO
7 (87.5%)
6 (46.2%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
2 (15.4%)
Decision
1 (12.5%)

Fan Ratings

StruvevsTuivasa
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Overall
3.2
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Striking
4.3
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Grappling
1.9
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Wrestling
1.4
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Cardio
3.0
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Chin
2.4
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Power
6.4
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Excitement
3.4

Head-to-Head Record

Stefan Struve0
–
Tai Tuivasa1
L
UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeKO/TKO - R1
Oct 24, 2020

Common Opponents (4)

StruvevsTuivasa
L1L
Marcin Tybura
L1L
L1L
Andrei Arlovski
W1W
L1L
Alexander Volkov
L1L
L1L
Junior Dos Santos
L1L
Who Wins?
Stefan Struve ProfileTai Tuivasa Profile

Stefan Struve vs Tai Tuivasa: Matchup Breakdown

Stefan Struve is 13-11 in the Heavyweight division with a 54.2% win rate. Tai Tuivasa is 8-11 at Heavyweight, winning 42.1% of the time. Stefan Struve is listed as retired. Tai Tuivasa is listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Tai Tuivasa leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on Oct 24, 2020, won by Tai Tuivasa by KO/TKO in round 1.

Stefan Struve holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 838 to 800. Career peaks are 1,132 for Stefan Struve and 1,074 for Tai Tuivasa. Stefan Struve has 5 KO/TKO and 6 submission wins from 13 victories, an 84.6% finish rate. Tai Tuivasa has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 87.5% of the time.

Stefan Struve stands 6' 11" with a reach of 84" and fights orthodox. Tai Tuivasa is 6' 2" with a reach of 75", southpaw. That is a 9-inch reach advantage for Stefan Struve. Stefan Struve is 38, Tai Tuivasa is 33.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Stefan Struve has landed 585 significant strikes at 47.4% accuracy with 7 takedowns and 20:14 of control time. Tai Tuivasa has landed 522 at 48.4% with 1 takedown and 25:05 of control.

They share 4 common opponents: Marcin Tybura, Andrei Arlovski, Alexander Volkov, Junior Dos Santos.

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Have Stefan Struve and Tai Tuivasa fought before?

Yes. Stefan Struve and Tai Tuivasa have fought once in the UFC. Tai Tuivasa won by KO/TKO at UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje on October 24, 2020.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Stefan Struve or Tai Tuivasa?

Stefan Struve has more UFC wins: 13 to 8. Stefan Struve's UFC record is 13-11; Tai Tuivasa's is 8-11.

KO/TKO wins: Stefan Struve 5, Tai Tuivasa 7. Submission wins: Stefan Struve 6, Tai Tuivasa 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Stefan Struve or Tai Tuivasa?

Stefan Struve is taller at 6'11", to Tai Tuivasa's 6'2" (9 inches). Stefan Struve has the longer reach: 84 inches to 75.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.