Volkan Oezdemir, UFC light heavyweight fighter
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VOLKAN
OEZDEMIR

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21
Wins
8
Losses
0
Draws
16
Finishes
1
Win Streak
62.60
FS Score
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Overview

Volkan Oezdemir is a ranked UFC Light Heavyweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
81
Speed
82
Defense
75
Durability
77
Fight IQ
73

Tale of the Tape

Age
36
Height
6'2" · 74 in · 188 cm
Reach
75 in · 190 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Light Heavyweight · ≤ 205 lb / 93.0 kg
Divisions Fought
Heavyweight → Light Heavyweight
Country
Switzerland

Recent Form

W L W W L

Fight History

Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Alonzo Menifield via KO (knee and punches) in round 1 (1:27) at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker on November 22, 2025, taking his record to 21–8.

ResultWin MethodKO (knee and punches) Round1 · 1:27 EventUFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker DateNov 22, 2025 Record after21–8
Watch on YouTube Alonzo Menifield vs Volkan Oezdemir Full Fight — CalfKickMMA
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Carlos Ulberg via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo on November 23, 2024, taking his record to 20–8.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo DateNov 23, 2024 Record after20–8
Watch on YouTube Carlos Ulberg vs Volkan Oezdemir Full Fight — CalfKickMMA
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Johnny Walker via KO (punch) in round 1 (2:28) at UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov on June 22, 2024, taking his record to 20–7.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round1 · 2:28 EventUFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov DateJun 22, 2024 Record after20–7
Watch on YouTube {FREE UFC FIGHT} Johnny Walker Vs. Volkan Oezdemir — UFC RAT
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Bogdan Guskov via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:46) at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac on September 2, 2023, taking his record to 19–7.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:46 EventUFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac DateSep 2, 2023 Record after19–7
Watch on YouTube VOLKAN OEZDEMIR VS BOGDAN GUSKOV | UFC FIGHT NIGHT | FULL FIGHT — StarkyMMA
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Nikita Krylov via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 280 on October 22, 2022, taking his record to 18–7.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 280 DateOct 22, 2022 Record after18–7
Watch on YouTube NIKITA KRYLOV VS VOLKAN OEZDEMIR FULL FIGHT — UFC FULL FIGHTS
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Paul Craig via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall on July 23, 2022, taking his record to 18–6.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall DateJul 23, 2022 Record after18–6
Watch on YouTube UFC Paul Craig vs Volkan Oezdemir | Full Fight | Highlights — Knockout Arena
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Magomed Ankalaev via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 267 on October 30, 2021, taking his record to 17–6.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 267 DateOct 30, 2021 Record after17–6
Watch on YouTube MAGOMED ANKALAEV VS VOLKAN OEZDEMIR UFC267 - FULL FIGHT — GODSEYE
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Jiří Procházka via KO (punch) in round 2 (0:49) at UFC 251 on July 12, 2020, taking his record to 17–5.

ResultLoss MethodKO (punch) Round2 · 0:49 EventUFC 251 DateJul 12, 2020 Record after17–5
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Aleksandar Rakić via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie on December 21, 2019, taking his record to 17–4.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie DateDec 21, 2019 Record after17–4
Watch on YouTube Aleksandar Rakić vs Volkan Oezdemir Full UFC Fight Night Breakdown — Fighting Stats
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Ilir Latifi via KO (punches) in round 2 (4:31) at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 on August 10, 2019, taking his record to 16–4.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round2 · 4:31 EventUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 DateAug 10, 2019 Record after16–4
Watch on YouTube Volkan Oezdemir vs Ilir Latifi - (Legendary Difficulty / Full Fighter HUD) — UFC 4 Sims
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Dominick Reyes via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal on March 16, 2019, taking his record to 15–4.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal DateMar 16, 2019 Record after15–4
Watch on YouTube Dominick Reyes VS Volkan Oezdemir - PESO PESADO — UFC
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Anthony Smith via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (4:26) at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith on October 27, 2018, taking his record to 15–3.

ResultLoss MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 4:26 EventUFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith DateOct 27, 2018 Record after15–3
Watch on YouTube Fight Night Moncton: Volkan Oezdemir - It Will Be a Pleasure to Finish Anthony Smith — UFC
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Daniel Cormier via TKO (punches) in round 2 (2:00) at UFC 220 on January 20, 2018, taking his record to 15–2.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 2:00 EventUFC 220 DateJan 20, 2018 Record after15–2
Watch on YouTube Daniel Cormier vs Volkan Oezdemir UFC 220 FULL FIGHT NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP — Thuy Hong
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Jimi Manuwa via KO (punches) in round 1 (0:42) at UFC 214 on July 29, 2017, taking his record to 15–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 0:42 EventUFC 214 DateJul 29, 2017 Record after15–1
Watch on YouTube Jimi Manuwa vs. Volkan Oezdemir - FULL FIGHT HD — Hola Bam
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Misha Cirkunov via KO (punch) in round 1 (0:28) at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira on May 28, 2017, taking his record to 14–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round1 · 0:28 EventUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira DateMay 28, 2017 Record after14–1
Watch on YouTube UFC 3 Volkan Oezdemir vs Misha Cirkunov Full Fight — Jonny Kurosaki
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Ovince Saint Preux via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie on February 4, 2017, taking his record to 13–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie DateFeb 4, 2017 Record after13–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Alihan Vahaev via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at WFCA 17 on April 9, 2016, taking his record to 12–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventWFCA 17 DateApr 9, 2016 Record after12–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Paco Estevez via TKO (punches) in round 1 (N/A) at Strength and Honor 10 on September 20, 2014, taking his record to 11–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · N/A EventStrength and Honor 10 DateSep 20, 2014 Record after11–1
Watch on YouTube Volkan Oezdemir vs Paco estevez SHC 10 — SHC MMA
Fight Summary

Oezdemir lost to Kelly Anundson via Submission (neck crank) in round 2 (3:19) at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014, taking his record to 10–1.

ResultLoss MethodSubmission (neck crank) Round2 · 3:19 EventBellator 115 DateApr 4, 2014 Record after10–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Josh Lanier via TKO (punches and elbows) in round 1 (3:13) at Bellator 105 on October 25, 2013, taking his record to 10–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches and elbows) Round1 · 3:13 EventBellator 105 DateOct 25, 2013 Record after10–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated David Round via TKO (punches) in round 1 (N/A) at WKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings 2013 on March 9, 2013, taking his record to 9–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · N/A EventWKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings 2013 DateMar 9, 2013 Record after9–0
Watch on YouTube Volkan Oezdemir delivers brutal punch for first-round KO victory | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Angelier Benjamin via KO (punches) in round 2013 WKN V at 1, taking his record to 8–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round2013 WKN V Event1 Record after8–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Benyaich Mohamed via TKO (punches) in round 2013 WKN V at 1, taking his record to 7–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2013 WKN V Event1 Record after7–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Mohamed Amidi via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:59) at Strength and Honor 6 on October 6, 2012, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:59 EventStrength and Honor 6 DateOct 6, 2012 Record after6–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Bruno Farias Grancheux via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:54) at Lions FC 4 on September 15, 2012, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:54 EventLions FC 4 DateSep 15, 2012 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Ronilson Santos via TKO (retirement) in round 1 (2:12) at Lions FC 3 on May 12, 2012, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (retirement) Round1 · 2:12 EventLions FC 3 DateMay 12, 2012 Record after4–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Mamadou Cisse via Submission (kimura) in round 1 (3:43) at 100% Fight 10 on April 7, 2012, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (kimura) Round1 · 3:43 Event100% Fight 10 DateApr 7, 2012 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Boubacar Baldé via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Lions FC 1 on October 15, 2011, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventLions FC 1 DateOct 15, 2011 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Oezdemir defeated Martin Vath via TKO (punches) in round 1 (0:56) at Shooto: Switzerland 7 on September 4, 2010, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 0:56 EventShooto: Switzerland 7 DateSep 4, 2010 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
21 WINS
  • KO/TKO14 · 67%
  • Submission2 · 10%
  • Decision5 · 24%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
76%
KO rate
67%
Submission rate
10%
Recent Form
W L W W L
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
62.60

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
0.50Takedown avg
0.70Knockdown Avg
0.10Submission avg
4.99Sig. Str. Landed
80 %Takedown Defense
55 %Sig. Str. Defense
09:25Average fight time
4.19Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
5 (24%)
SUB
2 (10%)
KO/TKO
14 (67%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
88 (12%)
Ground
62 (8%)
Standing
601 (80%)
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