Volkov (left) and Struve (right) face each other in September (Photo: Disclosure/UFC)
UFC Rotterdam, which will take place on September 2nd in the Netherlands, already has its main fight defined. This is a duel between the 'giants' Stefan struve e Alexander Volkov, in a duel valid for the heavyweight category. The information was confirmed by the Ultimate website itself.
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Struve, 31 years old, is an Ultimate veteran. In the company since 2009, he has had 18 fights, recording 12 wins and six losses. His most recent performance was in October last year, when he submitted Daniel Omielańczuk at UFC 204. Interestingly, the Dutchman has already knocked out Stipe Miocic, current category champion.
Volkov, meanwhile, will make just his third UFC appearance. Former Bellator heavyweight champion, he debuted in the franchise beating Tim Johnson on points at UFC Belfast in November 2016 and defeated Roy Nelson in April this year. At 28 years old, the Russian is treated as one of the main hopes for renewal in the division.
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