UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve
Rotterdam, Netherlands
2 Sept 2017
Heavyweight
VS
75%
Volkov
25%
Struve
Win Probability
KO/TKO
Round 3 · 3:30
Combatrics Intelligence
Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics
Edge: Volkov
Volkov is a strong favourite at 75% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.
Key angles
The CFR gap of 40 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.
Striking split: Struve throws more volume but Volkov connects at a higher rate — quality vs quantity.
Risk flags
Volkov's chin rating of 60 flags durability concerns based on KO history.
Struve has a chin rating of 0 — a potential KO vulnerability.
Volkov
Struve
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
6'7"
Height
+6'11"
80"
Reach
+84"
37+
Age
38
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Volkov
Struve
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
60.2
20.6
54.7
Performance Avg
51.7
42
Quality of Victory
50
88
Momentum Score
98
Volkov
Struve
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
1.8
1.8
58%
Strike Accuracy
52%
5.8
Striking Style Score (/10)
4.9
6 KOs
KO Finishes
5 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
26
Head
10
5
Body
4
10
Leg
2
RangeRange
39Distance16
0Clinch0
2Ground0
Volkov
Struve
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
—
—
—
Sub Attempts / fight
0.3
1.8
Grappling Style Score (/10)
4.1
1.2
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
2.8
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Volkov
Struve
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
60
0
Moderate
Verdict
2 consec. KOs
1
KO/TKO Losses
8
1
Sub Losses
0
Avg R3.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.6 stoppage
14 fights ago
Last KO loss
Most recent fight
—
Strikes absorbed / min
—
19/51 fights
Chin rating based on
24/46 fights
Volkov
Struve
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
88
98
2-fight 🔥 win streak
Current form
2-fight 📉 slide
W · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
W · Sub · R2
Last 5
L · KO · R1
L · KO · R2
W · Sub · R2
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
Volkov
Struve
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
50%
85%
6
KO / TKO Wins
5
1
Submission Wins
6
7
Decision Wins
2
Style Fingerprint
Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10
Volkov
Struve
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
5.8
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
4.9
1.8
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
4.1
1.2
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
2.8
0.7
Submission
Submission attack frequency
4.6
5.7
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
7.5
5.5
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
2.3
VolkovStruve
Strike Zones
Volkov
Attacking
41 landedAbsorbing
16 absorbedStruve
Attacking
16 landedAbsorbing
41 absorbedTargeting Overlap
🎯Volkov targets the head (63% of attacks) — Struve absorbs 63% of strikes there
🎯Struve targets the head (63% of attacks) — Volkov absorbs 63% of strikes there
Round by Round
This fight · per-round breakdown
Volkov
RND
Struve
0/0R00/0
0/0R10/0
Volkov · QOF Timeline
Avg: 5.5WinLossTrend
Struve · QOF Timeline
Avg: 4.3WinLossTrend
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W · Dec · R3
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L · KO · R1
Tai TuivasaRating 1.9KO/TKO
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