Denis Frimpong

"THE MENACE"

8-4-0OKTAGON #8Lightweight

IrelandLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-2Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Niko Samsonidse · Knockout · Jun 20, 2026

8-4-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Ozan Aslaner

OKTAGONOKTAGON 97: Severino vs Holzer·Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Denis Frimpong holds a professional MMA record of 8-4-0. Frimpong has 16 professional MMA bouts on record. Frimpong has won 12 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Frimpong also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: June 20, 2026. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 163 lbs74 kg
DOB: Dec 27, 1994
Age: 31
Team: Manchester Top Team
Nationality: Ireland
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power95

Kick power96

Punch speed96

Kick speed96

Accuracy96

Takedowns92

Ground striking90

Submissions49

Chin70

Body strength85

Cardio85

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 8-4-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.58per min

Strikes absorbed2.86per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.29per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Denis Frimpong sits in the top 25.

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OKTAGONOKTAGON 97: Severino vs HolzerNov 7, 2026
vs Ozan Aslaner72 kg Catchweight

Career history

LOSS
vs Niko Samsonidse
OKTAGON 90: Fleury vs Aras· Jun 20, 2026· Lightweight· 8-4 vs 13-4
KO
R1 · 0:53
WIN
vs Tomáš Cigánik
OKTAGON 85: Severino vs Kakhorov· Mar 7, 2026· 73 kg Catchweight· 8-3 vs 7-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gökhan Aksu
OKTAGON 80: Legierski vs Korkmaz· Nov 22, 2025· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 14-6-1
TKO
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Peter Gabal
OKTAGON 76: Weichel vs Tounkara· Sep 20, 2025· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 7-4
TKO
R3 · 1:42
WIN
vs Arijan Topallaj
OKTAGON 71: Poppeck vs Langer· May 17, 2025· 74 kg Catchweight· 6-2 vs 7-2-1
TKO
R3 · 0:44
WIN
vs Robin Frank
OKTAGON 68: Todev vs Fleury· Mar 8, 2025· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 5-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dylan Minchin
PCFC 2· Dec 21, 2024· Welterweight· 6-2
TKO
WIN
vs Callum Mullen
OKTAGON 56: Aby vs Creasey· Apr 20, 2024· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 6-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jan Široký
OKTAGON 52: Mågård vs Cartwright· Jan 27, 2024· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 13-17
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs George StainesTitle bout
OKTAGON 48: Aby vs Garcia· Nov 4, 2023· OKTAGON CHALLENGE· 2-2 vs 3-0
SUB
R4 · 2:02
WIN
vs Beau Gavin
Oktagon MMA - Oktagon 7 Challenge Qualification: Semifinals 1· Oct 24, 2023· Lightweight· 4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hascen Neri Gelezi
Oktagon MMA - Oktagon 7 Challenge Qualification: Quarterfinals 4· Oct 10, 2023· Lightweight· 3-1
TKO
R2 · 3:07
WIN
vs Beau Gavin
OKTAGON 7 Challenge England vs. Ireland· Aug 26, 2023· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 1-2
UD
WIN
vs Hascen Neri Gelezi
OKTAGON 7 Challenge England vs. Ireland· Aug 12, 2023· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 4-2
TKO
R2 · 3:24
WIN
vs Liam Delsol
Budo Fighting Championship 57· Apr 29, 2023· Lightweight· 1-1
-
R1 · 0:31
LOSS
vs Babacar Niang
UAE Warriors 35· Feb 24, 2023· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 3-1
SD

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Official OKTAGON Ranking

Denis Frimpong's standing in the official OKTAGON rankings.

Current: #8 Lightweight
Peak: #8 Lightweight
First ranked: Sep 16, 2025
Times ranked: 10

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1693▼36
Peak: 1751Sep 20, 2025
Rated fights: 16

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Frequently asked questions

When does Denis Frimpong fight next?

Denis Frimpong fights Ozan Aslaner on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at OKTAGON 97: Severino vs Holzer.

What is Denis Frimpong's record?

Denis Frimpong's professional MMA record is 8-4-0.

Who is Denis Frimpong fighting next?

Denis Frimpong's next opponent is Ozan Aslaner at OKTAGON 97: Severino vs Holzer.

Who did Denis Frimpong fight last?

Denis Frimpong most recently fought Niko Samsonidse at OKTAGON 90: Fleury vs Aras on Saturday, June 20, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Denis Frimpong fight in?

Denis Frimpong fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Denis Frimpong have?

Denis Frimpong has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Denis Frimpong?

Denis Frimpong is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Denis Frimpong weigh?

Denis Frimpong weighs 163 lbs (74 kg).

How old is Denis Frimpong?

Denis Frimpong is 31 years old (born Dec 27, 1994).

Where is Denis Frimpong from?

Denis Frimpong is from Ireland.

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