Best fights of Volkan Oezdemir
Over 15 years as a professional, Volkan Oezdemir has compiled a 21-8 (16) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Volkan Oezdemir defeats Paul Craig
On July 23, 2022 Volkan Oezdemir faced Paul Craig in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 32 years old with a record of 17-6, and Craig was 34 with a record of 16-4-1. Oezdemir was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Craig was on a 4-fight winning streak. Oezdemir won via unanimous decision.
2. Volkan Oezdemir loses to Nikita Krylov via unanimous decision
On October 22, 2022 Volkan Oezdemir faced Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 33 years old with a record of 18-6, and Krylov was 30 with a record of 28-9. Both Oezdemir and Krylov were coming off a win. Oezdemir lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Krylov.
3. Volkan Oezdemir defeats Aleksandar Rakić
On December 21, 2019 Volkan Oezdemir faced Aleksandar Rakić in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 30 years old with a record of 16-4, and Rakić was 27 with a record of 12-1. Oezdemir was coming off a win and Rakić was on a 12-fight winning streak. Oezdemir won via split decision.
4. Volkan Oezdemir KOs Misha Cirkunov in 28 seconds
On May 28, 2017 Volkan Oezdemir faced Misha Cirkunov in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Cirkunov was 30 with a record of 13-2. Oezdemir was on a 3-fight winning streak and Cirkunov was on a 8-fight winning streak. Oezdemir stopped Misha Cirkunov via KO in the 1st round.
5. Volkan Oezdemir KOs Alonzo Menifield
On November 22, 2025 Volkan Oezdemir faced Alonzo Menifield in a heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 36 years old with a record of 20-8, and Menifield was 38 with a record of 17-5-1. Oezdemir was coming off a loss, while Menifield was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oezdemir stopped Alonzo Menifield via KO in the 1st round.
6. Volkan Oezdemir loses to Dominick Reyes via split decision
On March 16, 2019 Volkan Oezdemir faced Dominick Reyes in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 29 years old with a record of 15-3, and Reyes was 29 with a record of 10-0. Oezdemir was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Reyes was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Oezdemir lost via split decision. Went the distance with Reyes.
7. Volkan Oezdemir loses to Daniel Cormier via KO
On January 20, 2018 Volkan Oezdemir fought Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight title. Oezdemir was 28 years old with a record of 15-1, and Cormier was 38 with a record of 19-1. Oezdemir was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cormier stopped Oezdemir via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Volkan Oezdemir loses to Magomed Ankalaev via unanimous decision
On October 30, 2021 Volkan Oezdemir faced Magomed Ankalaev in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 32 years old with a record of 17-5, and Ankalaev was 29 with a record of 14-1. Oezdemir was coming off a loss, while Ankalaev was on a 6-fight winning streak. Oezdemir lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ankalaev.
9. Volkan Oezdemir KOs Jimi Manuwa in 42 seconds
On July 29, 2017 Volkan Oezdemir faced Jimi Manuwa in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 27 years old with a record of 14-1, and Manuwa was 37 with a record of 17-2. Oezdemir was on a 4-fight winning streak and Manuwa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oezdemir stopped Jimi Manuwa via KO in the 1st round.
10. Volkan Oezdemir KOs Ilir Latifi
On August 10, 2019 Volkan Oezdemir faced Ilir Latifi in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 29 years old with a record of 15-4, and Latifi was 36 with a record of 14-6. Oezdemir was on a 3-fight losing streak and Latifi was coming off a loss. Oezdemir stopped Ilir Latifi via KO in the 2nd round.