Volkan Oezdemir
Switzerland / TürkiyeLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Volkan Oezdemir holds a professional MMA record of 21-8-0. 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, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 6'2"188 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 75"191 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1989-09-19
- Age
- 37
- Nationality
- Switzerland / Türkiye
- Birthplace
- Fribourg, Switzerland
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2017Annual honour after a debut year in which he beat Ovince Saint Preux, Misha Cirkunov and Jimi Manuwa.
- 2010Started in MMA
- Against Jimi Manuwa, Ilir Latifi and Johnny Walker.
- AGE 19Started in Kickboxing
- Kickboxing 5-0 · Professional record · Undefeated as a professional kickboxer; both Wikipedia and UFC.com print 5-0. He fought in SUPERKOMBAT's heavyweight division. DOWNGRADED from the prior pass's 'confirmed': the muaythairecords.com database documents only THREE bouts (all 2014, all wins) - see conflicts.
Camp
- Allstars Training Center · Stockholm, SE
- NO TIME MMA · Caserne de la Poya, Fribourg, CH Founder
- Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US
- Fight Move Academy · Fribourg, CH Former
- Golden Glory · Kickboxing · Netherlands Former
- Blackzilians · Boca Raton, Florida, US Former
Coaches
- Andreas Michael · Head coach
- Ardian Muharremi · Head coach
Training partners
- Alexander Gustafsson
- Khamzat Chimaev
- Darren Till
- Anthony Johnson
- Alistair Overeem
- Gokhan Saki
- Semmy Schilt
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Volkan Oezdemir sits in the top 25.
- #4 Best takedown defence, Light Heavyweight80.0%
- #7 Most knockdowns in a round, Light Heavyweight2
- #8 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight751
- #11 Most knockdowns in a fight, Light Heavyweight2
- #12 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight1,023
- #13 Most knockdowns, Light Heavyweight7
- #18 Most performance bonuses, Light Heavyweight6
- #19 Most fights, Light Heavyweight16
- #4 Best takedown defence, Light Heavyweight80.0%
- #5 Most knockdowns in a round, Light Heavyweight2
- #7 Most knockdowns in a fight, Light Heavyweight2
- #7 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight751
- #12 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight1,023
- #13 Most knockdowns, Light Heavyweight7
- #16 Fastest knockouts, Light Heavyweight0:28
- #18 Most performance bonuses, Light Heavyweight6
Bonus résumé
Volkan Oezdemir has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ POTNvs Johnny Mendez Walker · UFC Saudi ArabiaJun 22, 2024
- ★ POTNvs Ilir Latifi · UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs CarmoucheAug 10, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Jimi Manuwa · UFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2Jul 29, 2017
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Volkan Oezdemir earns per fight.
Career history
- WINUFCUFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 21-8 vs 17-6-1TKOR1 · 1:27
- LOSSUFCUFC Macau: Yan vs Figueiredo· Nov 23, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 20-8 vs 11-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Saudi Arabia· Jun 22, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 20-7 vs 21-9POTNTKOR1 · 2:28
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Spivac· Sep 2, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 19-7 vs 14-3SUBR1 · 3:46
- LOSSUFCUFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev· Oct 22, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-7 vs 29-9UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Paul CraigUFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall· Jul 23, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 16-5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Light Heavyweight· 17-6 vs 16-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Light Heavyweight· 17-5 vs 27-3-1TKOR2 · 0:49
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Jung· Dec 21, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 12-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ilir LatifiUFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Carmouche· Aug 10, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 14-7POTNTKOR2 · 4:31
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Till vs Masvidal· Mar 16, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 11-0SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Volkan vs Smith· Oct 27, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 15-3 vs 31-13SUBR3 · 4:26
- LOSSUFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 20, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 15-2 vs 20-1TKOR2 · 2:00
- WINvs Jimi ManuwaUFCUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 17-3POTNTKOR1 · 0:42
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 13-3TKOR1 · 0:28
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs Korean Zombie· Feb 4, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 19-10SDR3 · 5:00
- WINAkhmat Fight Show 18· Apr 9, 2016· Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 4-2UD
- WINvs Paco EstevezSHC 10· Sep 20, 2014· Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 2-4TKOR1 · 0:52
- LOSSBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 115· Apr 3, 2014· 10-1 vs 7-2SUBR2 · 3:19
- WINvs Josh LanierBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 105· Oct 24, 2013· 10-0 vs 8-8TKOR1 · 3:13
- WINvs David RoundWKN Denmark· Mar 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 11-10TKOR1 · 0:32
- WINvs Angelier BenjaminWKN Denmark· Mar 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 4-1TKOR1 · 0:45
- WINvs Mohamed BenyaichWKN Denmark· Mar 9, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:15
- WINvs Mohamed AmidiSHC 6· Oct 6, 2012· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 1:59
- WINvs Bruno FariasLions FC· Sep 15, 2012· 5-0 vs 1-1TKO
- WINvs Ronilson SantosLions FC· May 12, 2012· 4-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Mahamadou Cisse100% Fight· Apr 7, 2012· 3-0 vs 1-6SUB
- WINvs Boubacar BaldéLions FC· Oct 15, 2011· 2-0 vs 2-3DEC
- WINvs Martin VathShooto Europe· Sep 4, 2010· 1-0 vs 3-2TKO
- WINvs Nordine MahieddineSuperKombat World Grand Prix 2014 Final Elimination· Oct 25, 2014· Heavyweight· 1-0MD
- LOSSvs Timo KarttunenShooto Holland· Jun 27, 2009· Heavyweight· 2-2 vs 1-0-
- WINvs Bashir MarkazShooto Holland· May 22, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Peter NuijtenShooto Holland· Mar 29, 2009· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 0-1TKO
- LOSSvs Reinout KoelemeyBattle Under The Tower 2006· Nov 18, 2006· Middleweight· 0-1 vs 1-0SUB
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1761▲20
- Peak
- 1781Jul 30, 2017
- Rated fights
- 29
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 37 years old (born Sep 19, 1989).
Where is Volkan Oezdemir from?
Volkan Oezdemir is from Switzerland / Türkiye.