Volkan Oezdemir (born 19 September 1989) is a Swiss professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer.

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.

[15] Oezdemir made his professional MMA debut in 2010, and compiled a record of 9–0 before being signed by Bellator.

[citation needed] Oezdemir made his promotional debut at Bellator 105 on 25 October 2013, against Josh Lanier.

[16] Oezdemir then dropped down to the Light Heavyweight division to face Kelly Anundson at Bellator 115 on 4 April 2014.

[28] However it was reported on 13 April 2018, that Oezdemir was pulled from the event due to alleged visa issues restricting his travel to Chile.

[36] Oezdemir was expected to face Ilir Latifi on 1 June 2019, at UFC Fight Night 153.

[37] On 30 May 2019, it was reported that Latifi was forced to pull out of the event due to back injury and the bout was cancelled.

[39] In turn, due to Oezdemir's visa issues entering the United States, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 156.

[47] Oezdemir was expected to face Nikita Krylov on 18 October 2020, at UFC Fight Night 180.

[49] Oezdemir was scheduled to face Magomed Ankalaev on 4 September 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191.

[57] However, Murzakanov pulled out in early August due to unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Bogdan Guskov.