Fighter

Volkan Oezdemir

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21-8-0★ 3bonuses

Switzerland / TürkiyeLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-2Kickboxing 1-0

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Volkan Oezdemir holds a professional MMA record of 21-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 29 bouts on record. Volkan Oezdemir has won 21 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Volkan Oezdemir lands 4.99 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.50 takedowns per 15 minutes. Volkan Oezdemir also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: November 22, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1989-09-19
Age: 36
Nationality: Switzerland / Türkiye
Birthplace: Fribourg, Switzerland

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

Punch power98

Kick power88

Punch speed95

Kick speed84

Accuracy95

Takedowns58

Ground striking66

Submissions68

Chin95

Body strength94

Cardio78

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 21-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.99per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.19per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.50per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed80%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Volkan Oezdemir has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ POTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Volkan Oezdemir earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Alonzo Menifield
UFCUFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 20-8 vs 17-5-1
TKO
R1 · 1:27
LOSS
vs Carlos Ulberg
UFCUFC Macau: Yan vs Figueiredo· Nov 23, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 20-7 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Johnny Walker
UFCUFC Saudi Arabia· Jun 22, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 19-7 vs 21-8
TKO
R1 · 2:28
POTN
WIN
vs Bogdan Guskov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Spivac· Sep 2, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 18-7 vs 14-2
SUB
R1 · 3:46
LOSS
vs Nikita Krylov
UFCUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev· Oct 22, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 28-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Paul Craig
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall· Jul 23, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 17-6 vs 16-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Magomed Ankalaev
UFCUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 17-5 vs 15-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jiri Prochazka
UFCUFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 11, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 26-3-1
TKO
R2 · 0:49
WIN
vs Aleksandar Rakic
UFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 12-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ilir Latifi
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Carmouche· Aug 11, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 14-6
TKO
R2 · 4:31
POTN
LOSS
vs Dominick Reyes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Till vs Masvidal· Mar 16, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 10-0
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anthony Smith
UFCUFC Fight Night: Volkan vs Smith· Oct 28, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 15-2 vs 30-13
SUB
R3 · 4:26
LOSS
vs Daniel CormierTitle bout
UFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 21, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 19-1
TKO
R2 · 2:00
WIN
vs Jimi Manuwa
UFCUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 30, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 17-2
TKO
R1 · 0:42
POTN
WIN
vs Misha Cirkunov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 13-2
TKO
R1 · 0:28
WIN
vs Ovince Saint Preux
UFCUFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs Korean Zombie· Feb 5, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 19-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alikhan Vakhaev
Akhmat Fight Show 18· Apr 9, 2016· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Paco Estevez
SHC 10· Sep 20, 2014· Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 0:52
LOSS
vs Kelly Anundson
Bellator 115· Apr 4, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 10-0 vs 6-2
SUB
R2 · 3:19
WIN
vs Josh Lanier
Bellator 105· Oct 25, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 8-7
TKO
R1 · 3:13
WIN
vs David Round
WKN Denmark· Mar 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 11-9
TKO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Angelier Benjamin
WKN Denmark· Mar 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 4-0
TKO
R1 · 0:45
WIN
vs Mohamed Benyaich
WKN Denmark· Mar 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 0:15
WIN
vs Mohamed Amidi
SHC 6· Oct 6, 2012· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:59
WIN
vs Bruno Farias
Lions FC· Sep 15, 2012· 4-0 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Ronilson Santos
Lions FC· May 12, 2012· 3-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs Mahamadou Cisse
100% Fight· Apr 7, 2012· 2-0 vs 1-5
SUB
WIN
vs Boubacar Baldé
Lions FC· Oct 15, 2011· 1-0 vs 2-2
DEC
WIN
vs Martin Vath
Shooto Europe· Sep 4, 2010· 0-0 vs 3-1
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Volkan Oezdemir's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #2 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: Feb 8, 2017
Times ranked: 381

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1761▲20
Peak: 1779Jul 30, 2017
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Volkan Oezdemir fight next?

Volkan Oezdemir has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Volkan Oezdemir's record?

Volkan Oezdemir's professional MMA record is 21-8-0.

Who is Volkan Oezdemir fighting next?

Volkan Oezdemir's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Volkan Oezdemir fight last?

Volkan Oezdemir most recently fought Alonzo Menifield at UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker on Saturday, November 22, 2025, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Volkan Oezdemir fight in?

Volkan Oezdemir fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Volkan Oezdemir have?

Volkan Oezdemir has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Volkan Oezdemir won?

Volkan Oezdemir has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Volkan Oezdemir?

Volkan Oezdemir is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Volkan Oezdemir weigh?

Volkan Oezdemir weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Volkan Oezdemir's reach?

Volkan Oezdemir has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Volkan Oezdemir?

Volkan Oezdemir is 36 years old (born Sep 19, 1989).

Where is Volkan Oezdemir from?

Volkan Oezdemir is from Switzerland / Türkiye.

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