Volkan Oezdemir: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 12
Wins by submission: 1
Wins by decision: 4

Striking accuracy

47%

579 landed · 1,222 attempted

Takedown accuracy

29%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2022-10-22 to 2025-11-22

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Alonzo Menifield
Nov 22, 2025
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:27
Carlos Ulberg
Nov 23, 2024
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Johnny Walker
Jun 22, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:28
Bogdan Guskov
Sep 2, 2023
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 3:46
Nikita Krylov
Oct 22, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Paul Craig
Jul 23, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Magomed Ankalaev
Oct 30, 2021
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Jiri Prochazka
Jul 11, 2020
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:49
Aleksandar Rakic
Dec 21, 2019
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Dominick Reyes
Mar 16, 2019
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Anthony Smith
Oct 27, 2018
Loss
Submission · Round 3 · 4:25
Daniel Cormier
Jan 20, 2018
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:00
Jimi Manuwa
Jul 29, 2017
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:42
Misha Cirkunov
May 28, 2017
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:30
Ovince Saint Preux
Feb 4, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

Volkan Oezdemir Bio

Volkan Oezdemir is a Swiss mixed martial artist from Fribourg who competes in the UFC light heavyweight division under the nickname “No Time.” Born September 19, 1989, he is listed at 6 feet 2 inches with a 75-inch reach. Oezdemir is an orthodox striker who trains at Allstars Training Center. He turned professional in 2010 and made his UFC debut against Ovince Saint Preux on February 5, 2017.

Oezdemir rapidly moved into high-profile light heavyweight matchups after entering the UFC, including a UFC title challenge against Daniel Cormier at UFC 220 in January 2018. His later UFC highlights include victories over Ilir Latifi, Aleksandar Rakic, Paul Craig, Johnny Walker and Alonzo Menifield. The UFC profile lists him as active, but on July 17, 2026, the promotion announced that he accepted a 16-month period of ineligibility under its anti-doping policy; the stated eligibility date to compete in UFC bouts is June 17, 2027.

Record: 21-8-0
Division: Light Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Reach: 75"
Leg reach: 40.50
Gym / team: Combat Club
Nationality: Fribourg, Switzerland

Volkan Oezdemir Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Volkan Oezdemir compete in?

Volkan Oezdemir competes in the UFC light heavyweight division.

How tall is Volkan Oezdemir?

He is listed at 6 feet 2 inches tall.

When was Volkan Oezdemir born?

He was born on September 19, 1989.

When did Oezdemir make his UFC debut?

He made his Octagon debut on February 5, 2017, defeating Ovince Saint Preux by split decision.

Has Oezdemir fought for a UFC title?

Yes. He challenged Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 220 on January 20, 2018.

What is Oezdemir's fighting style and training gym?

The UFC lists him as a striker who trains at Allstars Training Center. His profile identifies the left hook-low kick as a favorite striking technique.

Is Volkan Oezdemir currently eligible to compete in UFC bouts?

No. Although the UFC athlete profile lists him as active, the UFC announced on July 17, 2026 that he is ineligible to compete until June 17, 2027 under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.