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UFC Heavyweight

Volkan Oezdemir VS Alonzo Menifield

Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Tale of the Tape

21-8-0 Record 19-6-1
36 Age 38
188 cm Height 183 cm
190 cm Reach 193 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
76% Finish rate 74%
67% KO rate 58%
10% Sub rate 16%

Result Summary

Volkan Oezdemir def. Alonzo Menifield TKO (punches) · R1 1:27

Fight Overview

Volkan Oezdemir and Alonzo Menifield clash in a light heavyweight bout between proven finishers, with Oezdemir’s experience against top contenders and Menifield’s recent knockout streak raising the stakes for divisional relevance.

Keys to Victory

Volkan Oezdemir

  1. Use technical boxing and movement to frustrate Menifield’s power attacks.
  2. Target Menifield’s cardio with body shots and clinch work.
  3. Stay disciplined defensively, avoiding wild exchanges early.

Alonzo Menifield

  1. Apply early pressure with explosive striking to test Oezdemir’s chin.
  2. Mix in wrestling to keep Oezdemir guessing and open up striking opportunities.
  3. Capitalize on Oezdemir’s tendency to slow down in later rounds.

Last 5 fights

Volkan Oezdemir

  1. L Carlos Ulberg Decision · R3 5:00 · 23 NOV 2024
  2. W Johnny Walker KO · R1 2:28 · 22 JUN 2024
  3. W Bogdan Guskov Submission · R1 3:46 · 2 SEPT 2023
  4. L Nikita Krylov Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 OCT 2022
  5. W Paul Craig Decision · R3 5:00 · 23 JUL 2022

Alonzo Menifield

  1. W Oumar Sy Decision · R3 5:00 · 14 JUN 2025
  2. W Julius Walker Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 FEB 2025
  3. L Azamat Murzakanov KO · R2 3:18 · 3 AUG 2024
  4. L Carlos Ulberg KO · R1 0:12 · 11 MAY 2024
  5. W Dustin Jacoby Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 DEC 2023

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