Swiss mixed martial artist (born 1989)
Volkan Oezdemir (born 19 September 1989) is a Swiss professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer .[ 9] He currently competes in the Light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2010, Oezdemir formerly competed for Bellator . As a kickboxer, he competed for Superkombat Fighting Championship in their heavyweight division. As of 26 November 2024, he is #9 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings .[ 10]
Background
Oezdemir was born in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. His father from Turkey is ethnically Kurdish [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] 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 .[ 15]
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 25 October 2013, against Josh Lanier. He won the fight via first-round TKO.[ 16]
Oezdemir then dropped down to the Light Heavyweight division to face Kelly Anundson at Bellator 115 on 4 April 2014.[ 17] He lost the fight via a neck crank submission in the second round.[ 18]
With little to no fights to be offered by the promotion, they amicably voided the contract and Oezdemir became a free agent.[ 1]
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 4 February 2017, at UFC Fight Night 104 .[ 19] Oezdemir defeated St. Preux by split decision in the third fight of the main card.[ 20]
In his second fight for the promotion, Oezdemir faced Misha Cirkunov on 28 May 2017, at UFC Fight Night 109 .[ 21] He won the fight via knockout just 28 seconds into the first round.[ 22]
Oezdemir next faced third ranked Jimi Manuwa on 29 July 2017, at UFC 214 .[ 23] He won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute and subsequently won a Performance of the Night bonus.[ 24] [ 25]
Oezdemir faced Daniel Cormier on 20 January 2018, at UFC 220 for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship .[ 26] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[ 27]
Post-title shot
Oezdemir was expected to face Maurício Rua on 12 May 2018, at UFC Fight Night 129 .[ 28] However it was reported on 13 April 2018, that Oezdemir was pulled from the event due to alleged visa issues restricting his travel to Chile .[ 29] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for 22 July 2018, at UFC Fight Night 134 .[ 30] On 2 July 2018 it was reported that the Oezdemir would face Alexander Gustafsson instead on 4 August 2018, at UFC 227 .[ 31] However, on 19 July 2018, it was reported that Oezdemir was removed from the bout due to a broken nose.[ 32]
Oezdemir faced Anthony Smith on 27 October 2018, at UFC Fight Night 138 .[ 33] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.[ 34]
Oezdemir faced Dominick Reyes on 16 March 2019, at UFC Fight Night 147 .[ 35] He lost the fight via controversial split decision.[ 36]
Oezdemir was expected to face Ilir Latifi on 1 June 2019, at UFC Fight Night 153 .[ 37] On 30 May 2019, it was reported that Latifi was forced to pull out of the event due to back injury and the bout was cancelled.[ 38] The pair was rebooked at UFC on ESPN 5 on 3 August 2019.[ 39] In turn, due to Oezdemir's visa issues entering the United States, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 156 .[ 40] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[ 41] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 42]
Oezdemir faced Aleksandar Rakić on 21 December 2019, at UFC Fight Night 165 .[ 43] He won the fight via split decision.[ 44]
In April 2020, Oezdemir revealed that he had renewed his contract with the UFC.[ 45]
Oezdemir faced promotional newcomer Jiří Procházka on 12 July 2020, at UFC 251 .[ 46] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[ 47]
Oezdemir was expected to face Nikita Krylov on 18 October 2020, at UFC Fight Night 180 .[ 48] However, Oezdemir pulled out of the fight in early October citing a knee injury.[ 49]
Oezdemir was scheduled to face Magomed Ankalaev on 4 September 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191 .[ 50] However, the fight was rescheduled for UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi on October 30.[ 51] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[ 52]
Oezdemir faced Paul Craig on 23 July 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208 .[ 53] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[ 54]
The bout with Nikita Krylov was then re-booked to take place on 22 October 2022, at UFC 280 .[ 55] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[ 56]
Oezdemir was scheduled to face Azamat Murzakanov at UFC Fight Night 226 on 2 September 2023.[ 57] However, Murzakanov pulled out in early August due to unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Bogdan Guskov .[ 58] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[ 59]
Oezdemir faced Johnny Walker on 22 June 2024, at UFC on ABC 6 .[ 60] He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[ 61] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[ 62]
Oezdemir faced Carlos Ulberg on November 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 248 .[ 63] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[ 64]
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.[ 65]
Personal life
Aggravated battery case
On 19 November 2017, Oezdemir was arrested for aggravated battery. His bail was reportedly set at $10,000.[ 4] On 9 July 2018, he informed that the charges pressed against him were dropped.[ 66]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
World Kickboxing Network
Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings Tournament Winner
MMA Mania.com
UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 – Top 5 List #5[ 69]
Sherdog
2017 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year[ 70]
MMAjunkie.com
2017 Breakout Fighter of the Year[ 71]
Bloody Elbow
2017 Newcomer of the Year[ 72]
MMA Sucka
2017 Best UFC Breakout Star[ 73]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
28 matches
20 wins
8 losses
By knockout
13
2
By submission
2
2
By decision
5
4
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
20–8
Carlos Ulberg
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo
November 23, 2024
3
5:00
Macau , SAR , China
Win
20–7
Johnny Walker
KO (punch)
UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
June 22, 2024
1
2:28
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
Performance of the Night.
Win
19–7
Bogdan Guskov
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac
September 2, 2023
1
3:46
Paris , France
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
July 23, 2022
3
5:00
London , England
Loss
17–6
Magomed Ankalaev
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 267
October 30, 2021
3
5:00
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Loss
17–5
Jiří Procházka
KO (punch)
UFC 251
July 12, 2020
2
0:49
Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
Win
17–4
Aleksandar Rakić
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie
December 21, 2019
3
5:00
Busan , South Korea
Win
16–4
Ilir Latifi
KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2
August 10, 2019
2
4:31
Montevideo , Uruguay
Performance of the Night.
Loss
15–4
Dominick Reyes
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal
March 16, 2019
3
5:00
London , England
Loss
15–3
Anthony Smith
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith
October 27, 2018
3
4:26
Moncton, New Brunswick , Canada
Loss
15–2
Daniel Cormier
TKO (punches)
UFC 220
January 20, 2018
2
2:00
Boston, Massachusetts , United States
For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
15–1
Jimi Manuwa
KO (punches)
UFC 214
July 29, 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
May 28, 2017
1
0:28
Stockholm , Sweden
Win
13–1
Ovince Saint Preux
Decision (split)
UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie
February 4, 2017
3
5:00
Houston, Texas , United States
Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win
12–1
Alihan Vahaev
Decision (unanimous)
WFCA 17: Grand Prix Akhmat
April 9, 2016
3
5:00
Grozny , Russia
WFCA Heavyweight Grand Prix quarterfinal.
Win
11–1
Paco Estevez
TKO (punches)
Strength & Honor Championship 10
September 20, 2014
1
N/A
Geneva , Switzerland
Heavyweight bout.
Loss
10–1
Kelly Anundson
Submission (neck crank)
Bellator 115
April 4, 2014
2
3:19
Reno, Nevada , United States
Win
10–0
Josh Lanier
TKO (punches and elbows)
Bellator 105
October 25, 2013
1
3:13
Rio Rancho, New Mexico , United States
Win
9–0
David Round
TKO (punches)
WKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings
March 9, 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
March 9, 2013
1
0:45
Aarhus , Denmark
Win
7–0
Benyaich Mohamed
TKO (punches)
WKN Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings
March 9, 2013
1
0:15
Aarhus , Denmark
Win
6–0
Mohamed Amidi
TKO (punches)
Strength & Honor Championship 6
October 6, 2012
1
1:59
Geneva , Switzerland
Heavyweight bout.
Win
5–0
Bruno Farias Grancheux
TKO (punches)
Lions Fighting Championship 4
September 15, 2012
1
1:54
Itabuna , Brazil
Win
4–0
Ronilson Santos
TKO (retirement)
Lions Fighting Championship 3
May 12, 2012
1
2:12
Itabuna , Brazil
Win
3–0
Mamadou Cisse
Submission (kimura)
100% Fight 10: Supreme League Block C
April 7, 2012
1
3:43
Paris , France
Win
2–0
Boubacar Baldé
Decision (unanimous)
Lions Fighting Championship 1
October 15, 2011
3
5:00
Neuchâtel , Switzerland
Win
1–0
Martin Vath
TKO (punches)
Shooto: Switzerland 7
September 4, 2010
1
0:56
Zürich , Switzerland
[ 74]
Kickboxing record (incomplete)
Kickboxing record (Incomplete)
5 wins, 0 losses
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2014-10-25
Win
Nordine Mahieddine
SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix 2014 Final Elimination, Super Fight
Geneva , Switzerland
Decision (Majority)
3
3:00
2014-10-04
Win
Patrick Schmid
Champions Fight Night 2
Switzerland
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2
N/A
2014-09-27
Win
Kévin Bavelard
Jura Fight Night
Delémont , Switzerland
TKO
2
N/A
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
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