The two tallest fighters in the UFC could be squaring off in Rotterdam

The two tallest fighters in the UFC could be squaring off in Rotterdam

The octagon will return to the Netherlands on September 2 and could feature a key heavyweight showdown between the promotions two tallest fighters.

Stefan Struve (28-8 MMA) is eyeing a return to action at the event and is hoping to square off with former Bellator heavyweight champion Alexander Volkov in front of his home crowd.

The Netherlands native, Struve, took to Twitter where he stated his interest in fighting Volkov at UFC Rotterdam, this to prove who is the most skilled tall fighter in the world.

What do you guys think about me vs @AlexDragoVolkov ? Who is the most skilled tall fighter in the world, lets find out?! https://t.co/YlUPFcp2Ep

— Stefan Struve (@StefanStruve) May 5, 2017

Volkov retweeted Struve’s message, but “The Skyscraper” wants “Drago” to speak up so that UFC officials will book the contest.

Come one @AlexDragoVolkov don't just like and retweet my posts, speak up, in this world you gotta take what you want you know! 👊🏻

— Stefan Struve (@StefanStruve) May 5, 2017

Stefan Struve is currently riding a two-fight win streak and has won three of his past four fights overall.

Struve’s most recent win came over Daniel Omielańczuk via submission (D’Arce Choke) at this past October’s UFC 204 event in Manchester, England.

Prior to that, “The Skyscraper” starched Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva with 16-second knockout at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam in May of 2016.

Meanwhile, Alexander Volkov was most recently seen in action at last month’s UFC on FOX 24 event in Kansas City where he earned a lopsided decision victory over veteran Roy Nelson.

Volkov’s victory over Nelson served as his fourth in a row and second straight under the UFC banner.

The former Bellator heavyweight champion made his octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast, Northern Ireland where he earned a split-decision win over Timothy Johnson.

Who do you think would emerge victorious in a heavyweight showdown between Stefan Struve and Alexander Volkov? Sound off PENN Nation!