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Volkan Özdemir was born on September 19, 1989 in Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland and is credited as a mixed martial arts fighter and kickboxer. That puts Volkan Özdemir at 37 years old in 2026. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
Volkan Oezdemir is the kind of fighter I enjoy watching most: a tall, sharp striker who turns every exchange into genuine danger. Standing 188 cm and crossing over from kickboxing into MMA, he brings a heavy-handed precision to the UFC light heavyweight division. His Turkish-Swiss roots add a refreshing twist to a European scene I think is too often overlooked. A pro since 2010 with time in Bellator and Superkombat, he earned his place the hard way. Switzerland may project calm and order, but Oezdemir punches against that stereotype, and I respect how he carved his path with his fists.
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- Name (English)
- Volkan Özdemir
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴォルカン・オーズデミア
- Reading
- ゔぉるかん・おーずでみあ
- Born
- September 19, 1989 (age 37)
- Origin
- Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / kickboxer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Volkan Özdemir born?
Volkan Özdemir was born on September 19, 1989 and is 37 years old.
Where is Volkan Özdemir from?
Volkan Özdemir is from Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.
What does Volkan Özdemir do?
Volkan Özdemir works as mixed martial arts fighter, kickboxer.
How tall is Volkan Özdemir?
Volkan Özdemir is 188 cm tall.
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