Biography(references)Oezdemir was born in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. His father from Turkey is ethnically Kurdish and his mother is Swiss. 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.
Fighter Trivia(references)On 19 November 2017, Oezdemir was arrested for aggravated battery. His bail was reportedly set at $10,000. On 9 July 2018, he informed that the charges pressed against him were dropped.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Jimi Manuwa and Ilir Latifi
MMA Mania.com: UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 – Top 5 List #5
World Kickboxing Network: Valhalla: Battle of the Vikings Tournament Winner
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