Stefan Struve vs. Alexander Volkov headlines the UFC's return to the Netherlands
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The UFC will return to the Netherlands in September with a heavyweight showdown featuring local favorite Stefan Struve against rising contender Alexander Volkov.
UFC officials announced the new pairing on Saturday.
Struve (28-8) will enter his latest UFC main event off a two fight win streak, including victories over former title challenger Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva as well as Daniel Omielanczuk.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 29-year-old heavyweight is a native of the Netherlands, and he'll look to make his home country proud when he returns on September 2.
Volkov (28-6) has been flawless during his UFC career thus far with a perfect 2-0 record over a pair of very tough heavyweight challengers.
Most recently, Volkov dispatched former "Ultimate Fighter" winner Roy Nelson in a lopsided decision, and now he'll get his first chance to main event in the UFC in September.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Struve vs. Volkov is the first confirmed fight for the upcoming UFC event in the Netherlands at the Rotterdam Ahoy with more bouts to be announced in the coming weeks.
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