Volkan Oezdemir Stops Alonzo Menifield in Doha, Sets Sights on Title Run

Overview

• Oezdemir defeated Alonzo Menifield by first-round TKO on Nov. 22 at UFC Fight Night 265 in Doha’s ABHA Arena.
• The 36-year-old improved to 21-8 (9-7 UFC) and returned to the win column after a loss to Carlos Ulberg a year ago.
• He has won three of his past four fights and said his objective is to climb back into the top five and pursue the belt.
• After the bout he called for bouts with Jamahal Hill or Jan Blachowicz, saying Hill is “definitely” on his list.
• Blachowicz is scheduled to face Bogdan Guskov at UFC 323, a booking that could influence Oezdemir’s next matchup.