UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve
Netherlands
Main Card • Final
Russia
R3, 3:30
Fight of the Night
Afghanistan
R2, 3:10
Australia
United States
R3, 4:54
Brazil
England
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Serbia
R1, 1:24
Performance of the Night
R3, 1:26
Denmark
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:22
Performance of the Night
R2, 2:32
France
R1, 4:28
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alexander Volkov and Stefan Struve each earned $50,000 for their dramatic heavyweight battle that headlined the card.
Performance of the Night: Mairbek Taisumov picked up $50,000 for his lightning-fast 84-second one-punch knockout of Felipe Silva, while promotional debutant Zabit Magomedsharipov received $50,000 for his dazzling striking and second-round submission over Mike Santiago.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $87,000 | — | $50,000 | $152,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $132,500 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | $50,000 | $127,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $72,500 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $69,000 | |
| WIN | $25,600 | $32,000 | — | $62,600 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $61,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $57,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $42,500 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $26,500 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $22,500 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $22,500 | |
| LOSS | $16,400 | — | — | $18,900 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $16,500 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $16,500 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $16,500 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $14,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $12,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $12,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $12,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $12,500 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed reports, regulatory benchmarks, and industry estimates as Dutch athletic regulators do not publicly publish payroll records. Michel Prazeres missed weight at 159 lbs and was fined 20% of his purse ($6,400), which went directly to opponent Mads Burnell. Estimated totals include base purses, win bonuses, official UFC Fight Night performance bonuses ($50,000 each), and UFC Athlete Outfitting pay (Reebok).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve
The headliner between 7-foot Stefan Struve and 6-foot-7 Alexander Volkov featured a combined height of 13 feet 7 inches, setting the all-time UFC record for the tallest matchup ever staged.
Mairbek Taisumov stopped Felipe Silva in 84 seconds to earn his 5th consecutive knockout victory, tying Chuck Liddell, Drew McFedries, and Thiago Santos for the longest KO/TKO streak in modern UFC history.
Future featherweight sensation Zabit Magomedsharipov introduced his dazzling striking repertoire to the UFC, finishing Mike Santiago via second-round submission and claiming a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Future UFC title challenger Aleksandar Rakic debuted inside the Octagon, thoroughly outstriking veteran Francimar Barroso to earn a clean 30-27 unanimous decision victory.
Marion Reneau battered Talita Bernardo to score a referee stoppage at 4:54 of Round 3, establishing the latest stoppage finish ever recorded in a three-round women’s bantamweight fight in UFC history.
Michel Prazeres submitted Mads Burnell via north-south choke at 1:26 of Round 3, joining Jeff Monson and Rani Yahya as the only fighters in promotional history with multiple north-south choke finishes.
Future undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards showed champion resilience, surviving a second-round knockdown to defeat Bryan Barberena and extend his promotional winning streak to four.
Liverpool standout Darren Till swept Bojan Velickovic across all three scorecards, preserving his unbeaten professional ledger and paving the way for his breakout main event against Donald Cerrone.
Siyar Bahadurzada dropped Australian newcomer Rob Wilkinson three times before securing the second-round TKO, tying the promotional record for most knockdowns in a three-round UFC middleweight contest.
Alexander Volkov connected with 135 significant strikes on Stefan Struve, recording the highest significant strike output by any heavyweight in a European UFC main event.
The card attracted an official capacity audience of 10,224 fans at Rotterdam Ahoy, generating a $900,000 live gate and cementing the Netherlands as a premier European hub for the promotion.
French lightweight Thibault Gouti rallied from three consecutive promotional setbacks to deliver an emphatic first-round TKO over Andrew Holbrook in just 4:28.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve take place?
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve took place on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at the Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Who won the main event between Alexander Volkov and Stefan Struve?
Alexander Volkov defeated Stefan Struve via TKO (punches) at 3:30 of Round 3, overcoming early eye pokes and a deep cut to overwhelm the Dutch giant with relentless punching combinations.
Why was Volkov vs. Struve historic in terms of fighter height?
With Stefan Struve standing 7’0″ and Alexander Volkov standing 6’7″, their combined height of 13 feet 7 inches officially made it the tallest combined matchup in UFC history.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night Rotterdam?
Afghan veteran Siyar Bahadurzada defeated Australian newcomer Rob Wilkinson via TKO (punches) at 3:10 of Round 2 after scoring three heavy knockdowns.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Alexander Volkov vs. Stefan Struve earned Fight of the Night, while Mairbek Taisumov and Zabit Magomedsharipov received Performance of the Night awards.
How did Zabit Magomedsharipov perform in his UFC debut?
Russian featherweight sensation Zabit Magomedsharipov made an electric UFC debut, dismantling Mike Santiago with spinning kicks and submission wizardry before locking in a rear-naked choke at 4:22 of Round 2 to claim a $50,000 bonus.
Did Aleksandar Rakic make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Future top-ranked light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic debuted inside the Octagon, defeating Brazilian veteran Francimar Barroso via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
What historical streak did Mairbek Taisumov achieve?
With his 84-second one-punch KO of Felipe Silva, Taisumov secured his 5th consecutive knockout victory, tying the all-time UFC record held by Chuck Liddell, Drew McFedries, and Thiago Santos.
Who won the welterweight fight between Leon Edwards and Bryan Barberena?
Future UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards defeated Bryan Barberena via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), using superior wrestling and ground control to overcome a second-round knockdown.
How did Darren Till win his fight against Bojan Velickovic?
Darren Till defeated Bojan Velickovic via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), outstriking Velickovic with precise left hands and a vicious third-round elbow to improve his undefeated MMA record to 15-0-1.
What record did Marion Reneau set against Talita Bernardo?
Marion Reneau scored a TKO stoppage with just six seconds remaining (4:54 of Round 3), setting the record for the latest finish in a three-round women’s bantamweight fight in UFC history.
Why was Michel Prazeres vs. Mads Burnell a catchweight bout?
Prazeres weighed in at 159 lbs (3 pounds over the lightweight non-title limit). He forfeited 20% of his purse to Burnell before going on to win via third-round north-south choke at 1:26.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC Fight Night 115?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,224 spectators at Rotterdam Ahoy, generating a total live gate of $900,000 USD.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Rotterdam?
The entire card aired on UFC Fight Pass with commentators John Gooden and Dan Hardy calling the action, legendary announcer Bruce Buffer in the Octagon, and Dan Hardy handling post-fight interviews.
Who won the fight between Rustam Khabilov and Desmond Green?
Dagestani lightweight Rustam Khabilov defeated Desmond Green via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), scoring three takedowns to claim his fifth consecutive UFC victory.
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