Volkan Oezdemir

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Volkan Oezdemir
File:Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Fight Night 153 in Stockholm, Sweden.jpg
Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Fight Night 153 in Stockholm, Sweden
Born (1989-09-19) 19 September 1989 (age 34)
Fribourg, Switzerland
Other names No Time
Nationality Swiss
Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 205 lb
Division Light heavyweight (2010–2014, 2017–present)
Heavyweight (2012, 2014–2016)
Reach 75 in
Style Kickboxing
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Fribourg, Switzerland
Team Combat Club
Sanford MMA[1][2][3]
Years active 2010–present (MMA)
2014 (Kickboxing)
Kickboxing record
Total 5
Wins 5
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 25
Wins 18
By knockout 12
By submission 1
By decision 5
Losses 7
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Volkan Oezdemir (born 19 September 1989) is a Swiss professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxing practitioner.[4] He currently competes in the Light heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2010, Oezdemir formerly competed for Bellator. As a kickboxing practitioner, he competed for Superkombat Fighting Championship in their heavyweight division. As of October 24, 2022, he is #10 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings.[5]

Background

Oezdemir was born in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. His father from Turkey is ethnically Kurdish[6][7][8][9] and his mother is Swiss. He befriended Alistair Overeem on a visit to the Netherlands while training at the Golden Glory gym. Oezdemir later competed in amateur and professional kickboxing, as well as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, before transitioning to mixed martial arts.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Oezdemir made his professional MMA debut in 2010, and compiled a record of 9–0 before being signed by Bellator.[citation needed]

Bellator MMA

Oezdemir made his promotional debut at Bellator 105 on October 25, 2013, against Josh Lanier. He won the fight via first-round TKO.

Oezdemir then dropped down to the Light Heavyweight division to face Kelly Anundson at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. He lost the fight via a neck crank submission in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Oezdemir was signed by the UFC in 2017, and made his promotional debut as a short notice injury replacement against Ovince St. Preux on February 4, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104.[11] Oezdemir defeated St. Preux by split decision in the third fight of the main card.[12]

In his second fight for the promotion, Oezdemir faced Misha Cirkunov on May 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 109.[13] He won the fight via knockout just 28 seconds into the first round.[14]

Oezdemir next faced third ranked Jimi Manuwa on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214.[15] He won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute and subsequently won a Performance of the Night bonus.[16][17]

Oezdemir faced Daniel Cormier on January 20, 2018, at UFC 220 for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.[18] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[19]

Oezdemir was expected to face Maurício Rua on May 12, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 129.[20] However it was reported on April 13, 2018, that Oezdemir was pulled from the event due to alleged visa issues restricting his travel to Chile.[21] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for July 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 134.[22] On July 2, 2018, it was reported that the Oezdemir would face Alexander Gustafsson instead on August 4, 2018, at UFC 227.[23] However, on July 19, 2018, it was reported that Oezdemir was removed from the bout due to a broken nose.[24]

Oezdemir faced Anthony Smith on October 27, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 138.[25] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.[26]

Oezdemir faced Dominick Reyes on March 16, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 147.[27] He lost the fight via controversial split decision.[28]

Oezdemir was expected to face Ilir Latifi on June 1, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 153.[29] On May 30, 2019, it was reported that Latifi was forced to pull out of the event due to back injury and the bout was cancelled.[30] The pair was rebooked at UFC on ESPN 5 on August 3, 2019.[31] In turn, due to Oezdemir's visa issues entering the United States, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 156.[32] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[33] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[34]

Oezdemir faced Aleksandar Rakić on December 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 165.[35] He won the fight via split decision.[36]

In April 2020, Oezdemir revealed that he had renewed his contract with the UFC.[37]

Oezdemir faced promotional newcomer Jiří Procházka on July 12, 2020, at UFC 251.[38] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[39]

Oezdemir was expected to face Nikita Krylov on October 18, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 180.[40] However, Oezdemir pulled out of the fight in early October citing a knee injury.[41]

Oezdemir was scheduled to face Magomed Ankalaev on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191.[42] However, the fight was rescheduled for UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi on October 30.[43] He lost the bout via unanimous decison.[44]

Oezdemir faced Paul Craig on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208.[45] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[46]

Oezdemir faced Nikita Krylov on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280.[47] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[48]

Kickboxing career

Oezdemir also holds a record of 5–0 in professional kickboxing. He made his debut in Romania-based SUPERKOMBAT, the largest kickboxing promotion in Europe, in 2014.[49]

Personal life

Aggravated battery case

On 19 November 2017, Oezdemir was arrested for aggravated battery. His bail was reportedly set at $10,000.[50] On 9 July 2018, he informed that the charges pressed against him were dropped.[51]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–7 Nikita Krylov Decision (unanimous) UFC 280 October 22, 2022 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 18–6 Paul Craig Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall 23 July 2022 3 5:00 London, England
Loss 17–6 Magomed Ankalaev Decision (unanimous) UFC 267 30 October 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 17–5 Jiří Procházka KO (punch) UFC 251 12 July 2020 2 0:49 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 17–4 Aleksandar Rakić Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie 21 December 2019 3 5:00 Busan, South Korea
Win 16–4 Ilir Latifi KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 10 August 2019 2 4:31 Montevideo, Uruguay Performance of the Night.
Loss 15–4 Dominick Reyes Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal 16 March 2019 3 5:00 London, England
Loss 15–3 Anthony Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith 27 October 2018 3 4:26 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Loss 15–2 Daniel Cormier TKO (punches) UFC 220 20 January 2018 2 2:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 15–1 Jimi Manuwa KO (punches) UFC 214 29 July 2017 1 0:42 Anaheim, California, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 14–1 Misha Cirkunov KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira 28 May 2017 1 0:28 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 13–1 Ovince Saint Preux Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie 4 February 2017 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win 12–1 Alihan Vahaev Decision (unanimous) WFCA 17: Grand Prix Akhmat 9 April 2016 3 5:00 Grozny, Russia WFCA Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 11–1 Paco Estevez TKO (punches) SHC 10: Carvalho vs. Belo 20 September 2014 1 N/A Geneva, Switzerland Heavyweight bout.
Loss 10–1 Kelly Anundson Submission (neck crank) Bellator 115 4 April 2014 2 3:19 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win 10–0 Josh Lanier TKO (punches and elbows) Bellator 105 25 October 2013 1 3:13 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win 9–0 David Round TKO (punches) WKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings 9 March 2013 1 N/A Aarhus, Denmark Won the WKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings Tournament.
Win 8–0 Angelier Benjamin KO (punches) WKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings 9 March 2013 1 0:45 Aarhus, Denmark
Win 7–0 Benyaich Mohamed TKO (punches) WKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings 9 March 2013 1 0:15 Aarhus, Denmark
Win 6–0 Mohamed Amidi TKO (punches) SHC 6: Belo vs. Rodriguez 6 October 2012 1 1:59 Geneva, Switzerland Heavyweight bout.
Win 5–0 Bruno Farias Grancheux TKO (punches) Lions Fighting Championship 4 15 September 2012 1 1:54 Itabuna, Brazil
Win 4–0 Ronilson Santos TKO (retirement) Lions Fighting Championship 3 12 May 2012 1 2:12 Itabuna, Brazil
Win 3–0 Mamadou Cisse Submission (kimura) 100% Fight 10: Supreme League Block C 7 April 2012 1 3:43 Paris, France
Win 2–0 Boubacar Baldé Decision (unanimous) Lions Fighting Championship 15 October 2011 3 5:00 Neuchatel, Switzerland
Win 1–0 Martin Vath TKO (punches) Shooto: Switzerland 7 4 September 2010 1 0:56 Zurich, Switzerland

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Kickboxing record (incomplete)

Kickboxing record (Incomplete)
5 wins, 0 losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2014-10-25 Win France Nordine Mahieddine SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2014 Final Elimination, Super Fight Geneva, Switzerland Decision (Majority) 3 3:00
2014-10-04 Win Switzerland Patrick Schmid Champions Fight Night 2 Switzerland TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 2 N/A
2014-09-27 Win France Kévin Bavelard Jura Fight Night Delémont, Switzerland TKO 2 N/A
Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

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