Volkan Oezdemir

"No Time"

MMA Record: 21-8-0
UFC Record: 9-7-0
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight (Ranked #8)
Fighting Style: Striker
Hometown: Fribourg, Switzerland
Trains at: Allstars Training Center

Volkan Oezdemir "No Time" - UFC Fighter Profile

Volkan Oezdemir is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division and is ranked #8. Born in Fribourg, Switzerland, Volkan Oezdemir has compiled an MMA record of 21-8-0 with a UFC record of 9-7-0. Known for their Striker fighting style, Volkan Oezdemir trains at Allstars Training Center in Fribourg, Switzerland. With an ELO rating of 1073, Volkan Oezdemir ranks #282 out of 2646 UFC fighters.

Career Highlights: Volkan Oezdemir has 9 wins in the UFC. Volkan Oezdemir lands an average of 4.99 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.5 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

16
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

In an upcoming clash at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker on 2025-11-22, Volkan Oezdemir (ELO: 1068) will face Alonzo Menifield (ELO: 1070). Both fighters are active and have impressive records in the Light Heavyweight division.

Oezdemir boasts a UFC record of 9-7-0, while Menifield is undefeated with a 3-0-0 record in the promotion. Their recent form shows Oezdemir with a 3-2 record in the last five fights, and Menifield remains unbeaten.

In terms of statistics, both fighters have similar takedown accuracy rates (Oezdemir: 29%, Menifield: 31%), but Oezdemir has a slightly higher strike accuracy (48%) compared to Menifield's (53%). However, Oezdemir lands fewer strikes per minute (4.95) than Menifield (not provided).

Based on the ELO rating difference of just 2 points, this matchup is considered an even contest. Betting odds have yet to be released, but they may reflect a close fight given the minimal ELO disparity and comparable statistics. Fans can expect an exciting battle between these two talented Light Heavyweights.

Biggest Win
Paul Craig in 2022
Opponent ELO: 1103

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 2'
Weight
Light Heavyweight
Reach
75'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 19 1989
Age
36
Peak ELO
1073
ELO Rank
282 of 2646
Strength of Schedule
336-125-5
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1082.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1050.4

Performance Statistics

SLpM
4.99
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
48%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.19
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
55%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.5
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
29%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.1
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Volkan Oezdemir Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result Odds
2025-11-22 UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker Alonzo Menifield KO/TKO Punches 1 1:27 Win -238
2024-11-23 UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo Carlos Ulberg U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss -
2024-06-22 UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov Johnny Walker KO/TKO Punch 1 2:28 Win -
2023-09-02 UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac Bogdan Guskov SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 3:46 Win -
2022-10-22 UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Nikita Krylov U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss -
2022-07-23 UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall Paul Craig U-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2021-10-30 UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira Magomed Ankalaev U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss -
2020-07-11 UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal Jiri Prochazka KO/TKO Punch 2 0:49 Loss -
2019-12-21 UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie Aleksandar Rakic S-DEC 3 5:00 Win -
2019-08-10 UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 Ilir Latifi KO/TKO Punch 2 4:31 Win -
2019-03-16 UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal Dominick Reyes S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss -
2018-10-27 UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith Anthony Smith SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 4:26 Loss -
2018-01-20 UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou Daniel Cormier KO/TKO Punches 2 2:00 Loss -
2017-07-29 UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 Jimi Manuwa KO/TKO Punches 1 0:42 Win -
2017-05-28 UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira Misha Cirkunov KO/TKO Punch 1 0:28 Win -
2017-02-04 UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie Ovince Saint Preux S-DEC 3 5:00 Win -

ELO Progression Over Time

Volkan Oezdemir ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
16 2025-11-22 Alonzo Menifield 1088 Win +23 1073
15 2024-11-23 Carlos Ulberg 1103 Loss -14 1050
14 2024-06-22 Johnny Walker 1078 Win +23 1064
13 2023-09-02 Bogdan Guskov 1000 Win +20 1041
12 2022-10-22 Nikita Krylov 1086 Loss -14 1021
11 2022-07-23 Paul Craig 1103 Win +20 1035
10 2021-10-30 Magomed Ankalaev 1099 Loss -13 1015
9 2020-07-11 Jiri Prochazka 1000 Loss -18 1028
8 2019-12-21 Aleksandar Rakic 1075 Win 0 1046
7 2019-08-10 Ilir Latifi 1074 Win +23 1046
6 2019-03-16 Dominick Reyes 1080 Loss 0 1023
5 2018-10-27 Anthony Smith 1081 Loss -14 1023
4 2018-01-20 Daniel Cormier 1140 Loss -12 1037
3 2017-07-29 Jimi Manuwa 1093 Win +24 1049
2 2017-05-28 Misha Cirkunov 1083 Win +25 1025
1 2017-02-04 Ovince Saint Preux 1058 Win 0 1000

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