Stefan Struve earns a knockout win against Stipe Miocic at UFC Nottingham

Stefan Struve put down a marker in the heavyweight division with a brutal knockout victory against Stipe Miocic in the main event at UFC Nottingham.

The Dutch striker struggled to take advantage of his superior reach in the early stages as Miocic made an aggressive start.

Struve found his groove in the second round and landed consistently, displaying a varied striking attack.

Miocic showed heart to stay standing after a barrage of heavy shots, but a fierce upper cut broke his resistance.

A headline victory was Struve's fourth successive UFC win, with all 4 results coming inside the distance by knockout or submission.