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Volkan Oezdemir Knocks Out Alonzo Menifield in First Round at UFC Qatar

The Swiss contender says the quick finish launches a push toward the top five, signaling a renewed title bid.

Overview

  • Official result: Oezdemir defeated Menifield by KO at 1:27 of Round 1 on the UFC Fight Night 265 main card at ABHA Arena in Doha, streamed on ESPN+.
  • Oezdemir initiated the finish with a knee up the middle before a rapid barrage of punches capped by a left hand put Menifield down.
  • Fighting for the first time in nearly a year after a decision loss to Carlos Ulberg, Oezdemir re-entered the win column and is 3-1 in his past four.
  • Menifield came in riding a two-fight winning streak, which ended with the swift stoppage.
  • The official time was listed as 1:27, though a few outlets reported alternate durations despite consensus on the method and outcome.