Ranked light heavyweights Volkan Oezdemir and Alonzo Menifield square off in the middle of the main card at UFC Fight Night Qatar, as Volkan Oezdemir reprises his favorite role of gatekeeper to the higher echelons of the 205-pound division. Number 14-ranked UFC light heavyweight Alonzo Menifield must overcome the Oezdemir test if he wants to climb up the rankings as the number 9 seeks to return to the win column following a loss last time out. Menifield has already fought twice this year, and a win here will give him a perfect 2025. Both fighters have knockout power in their hands, with the oddsmakers favoring former light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir for the win.
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Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
- Time: 22:00 AST
- Venue: ABHA Arena, Doha, Qatar
Where to Watch Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports, Discovery+ |
| US | ESPN+ Espn App |
| Canada | Sportsnet, TVA |
| Nigeria | Supersport, DSTV Stream |
Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield Fight Preview
Volkan Oezdemir: form and statistics
A longstanding member of the UFC roster, the Swiss national Volkan Oezdemir makes his 2025 bow following a loss to Carlos Ulberg last November. That setback ended "No Time's" ambition to win a third consecutive fight in the promotion, a feat he has been struggling to replicate since he won his first three fights in the promotion inside six months and bagged a championship shot against Daniel Cormier in early 2018. Oezdemir had submitted Bogdan Guskov and finished Johnny Walker in June 2024 before the setback. 7-8 in the UFC, the 2017 Fighter of the Year has three performance bonuses, including against Johnny Walker, whom he finished with a first-round KO in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last year.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 6'1"
- Reach: 75"
- Weight: 205 lbs (93kg)
- Record: 20-8
Alonzo Menifield: form and statistics
The Dana White Contender Series graduate has chalked off two wins in 2025, beating promotional newcomer Julius Walker by split decision in February before handing Oumar Sy his first professional defeat with a decision last Summer. A return to the Fortis MMA team seems to be paying dividends for the American. Alonzo Menifield now seeks to bag the biggest scalp of his UFC career in Doha. The 38-year-old has a 4-5-1 record in the UFC with a draw against Jimmy Crute in 2023. An active member of the roster, "Atomic" has fought seven times since February 2023.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 38
- Height: 6'0"
- Reach: 76"
- Weight: 205 lbs (93kg)
- Record: 17-5
Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield Fight Prediction
Veterans with a similar 3-2 record in their last five fights are poised to compete in a fight that will be much closer than the odds indicate. Volkan Oezdemir has power and cleaner shots and fights with a forward pressure movement. Alonzo Menifield is more notable for his wild punches and great power and is always looking to finish opponents with one punch. While Oezdemir has the better résumé, having fought the better opponents, his lack of wrestling may come to haunt him if he can't outstrike Menifield here. One thing remains: the fight will be a tough and close one, and the fighter who exerts more pressure and lands the cleaner strikes will win. Avoid the money line and go for over 1.5.
Volkan Oezdemir vs Alonzo Menifield Betting Odds
| Bookmakers | Over 1.5 | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.57 | 2.05 |
| 1xBet | 1.6 | 2.25 |
| Paripesa | 1.6 | 2.25 |
