In the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 87, Dutch heavyweight Stefan Struve announced his return in emphatic fashion, TKOing Antonio Silva only :15 seconds into the first round.

In the co-feature bout, Stefan Struve’s return to his homeland was a memorable affair. The 28-year old from Beverwijk, Netherlands needed just 15 second to finish former Elite XC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva via TKO.

Struve landed an uppercut, then a shot to the body in the clinch which dropped Silva to the mat. A series of elbows to the side of the head of the downed Silva caused referee Leon Roberts to step in and wave off the bout.

“It’s huge. This win means everything to me. I take things one step at a time, like I always have. So now I’ll go back and train and wait to see what happens,” said Struve, who has won two of his past three bouts.”

source: mmafighting.com

MMAJunkie called the fight live as it happened with their play-by-play:

Round 1 – Silva rushes forward. Struve is ready for it, and he starts striking as he defends. Right hand wobbles Silva. He pushes forward as he’s rocked, and he goes to the floor. Silva trying to turn it into a takedown, but Struve defends and blasts away with elbows. Silva is out. Brutal.

source: mmajunkie.com

More About Stefan Struve

TRAINING: Strength and conditioning, sprints, or padwork in the morning. Sparring, grappling, BJJ, etc. in the evening. Training 6 days a week 2 times a day

When and why did you start training for fighting? 12 years ago my brother took me to a training session when I was 14; from that moment on I got addicted to this sport.

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Gladiators World Heavyweight Champ

Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo Nogueira and Fedor are two of my favorite fighters. And of course my trainers in Team Schrijber, who are legends themselves.

source: ufc.com