Volkan Oezdemir

Volkan Oezdemir
Born (1989-09-19) September 19, 1989
Fribourg, Switzerland
Other names No Time
Nationality Swiss
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 205.0 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Light heavyweight (2010-2014, 2017-present)
Heavyweight (2012, 2014-2016)
Reach 75 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Fribourg, Switzerland
Team Combat Club
Hard Knocks 365[1][2]
Kickboxing record
Total 5
Wins 5
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 15
By knockout 11
By submission 1
By decision 3
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Volkan Oezdemir (born September 19, 1989) is a Swiss professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxing practitioner of Turkish descent[3] competing in the Light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, Oezdemir formerly competed for Bellator. As a kickboxing practitioner, he competed for Superkombat Fighting Championship in their heavyweight division. As of July 26, 2018, he is #2 in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings.[4]

Background

Oezdemir was born in the French-speaking part of Switzerland to a Turkish father[5][6][7][8] and a Swiss mother. 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.[9]

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.

Bellator MMA

Oezdemir made his promotional debut at Bellator 105 on October 25, 2013, against Josh Lanier. He won via first-round TKO.

Oezdemir then dropped down to the Light Heavyweight division to face Kelly Anundson at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014. He lost via neck crank submission in the second round.

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 February 4, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 104.[10] Oezdemir defeated St. Preux by split decision in the third fight of the main card.[11]

In his second fight for the promotion, Oezdemir faced Misha Cirkunov on May 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 109.[12] He won the fight via knockout just 28 seconds into the first round.[13]

Oezdemir next faced third ranked Jimi Manuwa on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214.[14] He won the fight via knockout in the fight's opening minute and subsequently won a Performance of the Night bonus.[15][16]

Oezdemir faced Daniel Cormier on January 20, 2018 at UFC 220 for the Light Heavyweight Championship.[17] He lost the fight in the 2nd round by TKO.[18]

Oezdemir was expected to face Maurício Rua on May 12, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129.[19] However it was reported on April 13, 2018 that Oezdemir was pulled from the event due to alleged visa issues restricting his travel to Chile.[20] The pairing was left intact and rescheduled for July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134.[21] On July 2, 2018, it was reported that the Oezdemir would face Alexander Gustafsson instead on August 4, 2018 at UFC 227.[22] However, on July 19, 2018 it was reported that Oezdemir was removed from the bout due to a broken nose.[23]

Oezdemir is expected to face Anthony Smith on October 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 138.[24]

Kickboxing career

Oezdemir also holds a record of 5-0 in professional kickboxing. He made his debut in SUPERKOMBAT, the largest kickboxing organization in Europe, in 2014.[25]

Personal life

Aggravated battery incident

On November 19, 2017 Volkan was arrested for aggravated battery. His bail was reportedly set at $10,000.[26] On July 9, 2018, Oezdemir informed the press that the charge against him was dropped.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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. 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) SHC 10: Carvalho vs. Belo 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) SHC 6: Belo vs. Rodriguez 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 October 15, 2011 3 5:00 Neuchatel, Switzerland
Win 1–0 Martin Vath TKO (punches) Shooto: Switzerland 7 September 4, 2010 1 0:56 Zurich, Switzerland

Kickboxing record (Incomplete)

Volkan Oezdemir kickboxing record

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Volkan "No Time" Oezdemir | Hard Knocks 365". Hard Knocks 365. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  2. ↑ "Volkan Oezdemir Has No Time to Waste in Pursuit of UFC Glory". Sports. 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  3. ↑ https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/8/1/16074490/volkan-oezdemir-jon-jones-is-gonna-have-to-know-more-about-me-ufc-214-mma-news-interview
  4. ↑ "Fighter Rankings | UFC ®". UFC. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  5. ↑ UFC 220 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk4_z2bP0EU
  6. ↑ RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse (18 February 2017). "26' (S2 - ém.21 - 6/6) - L'entretien de la rédaction: Volkan Oezdemir". Retrieved 8 December 2017 – via YouTube.
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  10. ↑ Staff (2017-01-21). "Ovince Saint Preux gets new opponent – UFC's first Switzerland native – for UFC Fight Night 104". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  11. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 104 results: Newcomer Volkan Oezdemir takes split from Ovince Saint Preux". 5 February 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  12. ↑ Staff (2017-03-13). "With new deal in tow, Misha Cirkunov meets Volkan Oezdemir at UFC Fight Night 109 in Stockholm". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-03-13.
  13. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2017-05-28). "UFC Fight Night 109 results: Volkan Oezdemir stuns Misha Cirkunov with quick one-punch KO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-05-28.
  14. ↑ Lance Pugmire (2017-05-31). "Jimi Manuwa to take on Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 214 in Anaheim". latimes.com. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
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  16. ↑ "UFC 214 bonuses: Jon Jones, Volkan Oezdemir earn $50K for knockout wins". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
  17. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2017-11-29). "Daniel Cormier vs. Volkan Oezdemir title fight confirmed for UFC 220". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-11-29.
  18. ↑ "UFC 220 results: Daniel Cormier pounds out Volkan Oezdemir to retain 205-pound title". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-21. Retrieved 2018-01-21.
  19. ↑ "'Shogun' Rua vs. Volkan Oezdemir set for UFC Fight Night 129 in Chile". MMAjunkie. 2018-03-21. Retrieved 2018-03-22.
  20. ↑ "Volkan Oezdemir vs. 'Shogun' Rua pulled from UFC Chile". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  21. ↑ Staff (2018-04-23). "Volkan Oezdemir vs. 'Shogun' rebooked, now headlines UFC Fight Night 134 in Hamburg". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  22. ↑ "Volkan Oezdemir shifted to UFC 227 vs. Alexander Gustafsson; replacement needed for 'Shogun'". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-02. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  23. ↑ "Sources: Oezdemir injured; Gustafsson bout off". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-07-19.
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  25. ↑ "Carl Emery proudly announces the first Superkombat in Geneva, Switzerland!". yamabushi.ch. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
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