Volkan Oezdemir News
UFC Paris Results: Volkan Oezdemir stops Bogdan Guskov in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - September 2, 2023
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Paris results, including the light heavyweight bout between Volkan Oezdemir and Bogdan Guskov. Oezdemir (18-7 MMA) will be looking to return to the win column when he takes to the Octagon this afternoon in Paris. ‘No Time’ suffered a unanimous decision loss Nikita Krylov in his most recent effort in October of last year. That defeat was preceded by a decision victory over Paul Craig in July of 2022.
Volkan Oezdemir confident his power will be too much for Bogdan Guskov at UFC Paris: "I want to get my hand raised while the guy is on the floor"
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2023
Volkan Oezdemir will finally make the walk to the Octagon. Oezdemir last fought back in October when he dropped a decision to Nikita Krylov. It was with the first punch he landed the fight that Volkan broke his hand which hindered his performance. Following the fight, he needed to get surgery as he had been dealing with a nagging hand injury for a while.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 137 with Volkan Oezdemir, Thiago Moises, and Kurt Holobaugh
Cole Shelton - August 29, 2023
The 137th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Paris this Saturday. We’re first joined by ninth-ranked UFC light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir (1:48). Next UFC lightweight Thiago Moises (14:35) comes on. Closing out the program is TUF 31 winner Kurt Holobaugh (25:47).
UFC 280 Results: Nikita Krylov defeats Volkan Oezdemir (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - October 22, 2022
A key light heavyweight contest between Volkan Oezdemir and Nikita Krylov takes place on today’s UFC 280 prelims. Oezdemir (18-7 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Paul Craig by decision back in July. ‘No Time’ is looking to avenge his teammate Alexander Gustafsson’s previous loss to Krylov when he takes to the Octagon this afternoon.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 97 with Beneil Dariush, Volkan Oezdemir, and AJ Dobson
Cole Shelton - October 18, 2022
The 97th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 280 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. We’re first joined by sixth-ranked UFC lightweight Beneil Dariush (1:33). Next, eighth-ranked light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir (14:50) comes on. Closing out the program is UFC middleweight AJ Dobson (27:46).
UFC London Results: Volkan Oezdemir defeats Paul Craig (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2022
Today’s UFC London main card is kicked off by a light heavyweight bout between Paul Craig and Volkan Oezdemir. Craig (16-5-1 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a six fight unbeaten streak, his latest effort resulting in a submission win over Nikita Krylov. ‘Bearjew’ has gone 5-0-1 since September of 2019, with his lone blemish being a draw against former UFC champion Shogun Rua.
Volkan Oezdemir plans to "finish" Paul Craig at UFC London: "There is more than one way I will be able to finish the fight"
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
Volkan Oezdemir is excited to make the walk to the Octagon and get the bad taste of his last fight out of his mouth. Oezdemir is set to face Paul Craig at UFC London as he enters the fight on a two-fight losing skid. He’s coming off a decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 267 in a fight he is not happy with as he believes it’s the worst performance of his career.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 87 with Volkan Oezdemir, Muhammad Mokaev, Jonathan Pearce, Charles Rosa, and Kyle Nelson
Cole Shelton - July 19, 2022
The 87th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC London.
Volkan Oezdemir reacts after suffering nasty gash in loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 267
Adam D Martin - November 1, 2021
UFC light heavyweight contender Volkan Oezdemir reacted after suffering a nasty gash in a decision loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 267. Oezdemir and Ankalaev met in the first fight on the UFC 267 main card. The fight was expected to provide fireworks between two of the hardest-hitting knockout artists in the UFC light heavyweight division, but it instead proved to be a tepid kickboxing affair. In the end, it was Ankalaev who won the unanimous decision, in no small part to the damage he inflicted on Oezdemir. After dropping his opponent in the first round, he later cut his eyelid open in the second. Fortunately for Oezdemir, he was able to continue fighting until the third round and make it to the distance, but he still suffered his second straight defeat.
Pros react after Magomed Ankalaev defeats Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 267
Chris Taylor - October 30, 2021
A key light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir taking on Magomed Ankalaev kicked off today’s UFC 267 main card. Ankalaev (16-1 MMA) had entered the contest on a six-fight winning streak, his most recent being a unanimous decision victory over Nikita Krylov back in February.
Volkan Oezdemir plans to KO Magomed Ankalaev and shut up Aleksandar Rakic again next time out
Cole Shelton - October 27, 2021
Volkan Oezdemir didn’t think he would be off for this long after his last fight. Back at UFC 251 last July, Oezdemir suffered a KO loss to Jiri Prochazka and since then, he has not been able to fight due to a variety of different reasons. However, he will finally make his return on the main card of UFC 267 against Magomed Ankalaev.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 56 with Jan Blachowicz, Jiri Prochazka, Volkan Oezdemir, and Marcin Tybura
Cole Shelton - October 26, 2021
The 56th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 267. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event and current UFC light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz (2:11). Next, second-ranked light heavyweight and the backup fighter for the main event, Jiri Prochazka (17:59) stops by. Eighth-ranked light heavyweight, Volkan Oezdemir (30:28) then comes on. Closing out the program is ninth-ranked heavyweight, Marcin Tybura (43:32).
Volkan Oezdemir returns after year-long layoff to face Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 267
Drake Riggs - August 23, 2021
Volkan Oezdemir is ready to make up for some lost time. On Monday, MMA DNA’s Marcel Dorff revealed that a bout between top light heavyweight contenders in the No. 8 ranked Oezdemir and No. 7 Magomed Ankalaev is on. The two are set to compete in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 30 at UFC 267.
Volkan Oezdemir forced to withdraw from slated UFC co-main event with Nikita Krylov
Chris Taylor - October 1, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled October 17 bout with Nikita Krylov. Oezdemir and Krylov were slated to co-headline the upcoming UFC event Fight Island. However, due to a knee injury, ‘No Time‘ was forced to withdraw from the contest.
Volkan Oezdemir issues statement after suffering first KO loss of his career to Jiri Prochazka
Chris Taylor - July 12, 2020
Volkan Oezdemir welcomed former RIZIN light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka to the Octagon at last night’s UFC 251 event. The highly anticipated light heavyweight bout served as the featured prelim of last night’s event on Fight Island.
Volkan Oezdemir plans on making a "statement" with KO win over Jiri Prochazka to get into title conversation
Cole Shelton - July 8, 2020
Volkan Oezdemir knows his UFC 251 fight against the promotional newcomer, Jiri Prochazka, will end by knockout. Prochazka is the former RIZIN light heavyweight champ and both he and Oezdemir are known as knockout artists. Yet, for the Swiss native, he says when the fight was originally offered he didn’t love the idea of fighting an unranked opponent. But, he knows he is a tough foe. So, he’s eager for the opportunity to welcome him to the Octagon.
UFC targeting Volkan Oezdemir vs. Jiri Prochazka matchup
Adam Martin - April 21, 2020
The UFC is targeting a light heavyweight matchup between Volkan Oezdemir and Jiri Prochazka though the coronavirus pandemic means there is no date just yet. Speaking to MMAjunkie.com, Oezdemir said the UFC offered him a fight against Prochazka for the Dublin card in August. However, the coronavirus pandemic means the fight is up in the air at the moment, though Oezdemir still expects the fight to get booked eventually.
UFC Busan Video: Volkan Oezdemir discusses his win over Alexander Rakic
Chris Taylor - December 21, 2019
Today’s UFC Busan event is co-headlined by a light heavyweight matchup featuring Volkan Oezdemir taking on Alexander Rakic. Oezdemir (16-4 MMA) recently put an end to his three-fight losing skid in August by scoring a second round knockout victory over Ilir Latifi. ‘No Time’ has gone 4-3 thus far in his UFC career, scoring highlight reel knockout wins over Jimi Manuwa and Misha Cirkunov during that stretch.