Denis Frimpong

"THE MENACE"

8-5-0

IrelandLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-2Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Ozan Aslaner · Knockout · Nov 7, 2026

8-5-0 · 4 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Ozan AslanerKO · R1 4:16

OKTAGONOKTAGON 97: Severino vs Holzer·November 7, 2026

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Denis Frimpong holds a professional MMA record of 8-5-0. Frimpong has 15 professional MMA bouts on record. Frimpong has won 10 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Frimpong also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: November 7, 2026. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 163 lbs74 kg
DOB: Dec 27, 1994
Age: 31
Nationality: Ireland
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

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Career history

LOSS
vs Ozan Aslaner
OKTAGON 97: Severino vs Holzer· Nov 7, 2026· 72 kg Catchweight· 8-5 vs 12-6-1
KO
R1 · 4:16
LOSS
vs Niko Samsonidse
OKTAGON 90: Fleury vs Aras· Jun 20, 2026· Lightweight· 8-4 vs 13-4
KO
R1 · 0:53
WIN
vs Tomáš Cigánik
OKTAGON 85: Severino vs Kakhorov· Mar 7, 2026· 73 kg Catchweight· 8-3 vs 7-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gökhan Aksu
OKTAGON 80: Legierski vs Korkmaz· Nov 22, 2025· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 14-6-1
TKO
R1 · 3:58
WIN
vs Peter Gabal
OKTAGON 76: Weichel vs Tounkara· Sep 20, 2025· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 7-4
TKO
R3 · 1:42
WIN
vs Arijan Topallaj
OKTAGON 71: Poppeck vs Langer· May 17, 2025· 74 kg Catchweight· 6-2 vs 7-2-1
TKO
R3 · 0:44
WIN
vs Robin Frank
OKTAGON 68: Todev vs Fleury· Mar 8, 2025· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Callum Mullen
OKTAGON 56: Aby vs Creasey· Apr 20, 2024· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 6-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jan Široký
OKTAGON 52: Mågård vs Cartwright· Jan 27, 2024· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 13-17
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs George StainesTitle bout
OKTAGON 48: Aby vs Garcia· Nov 4, 2023· OKTAGON CHALLENGE· 2-2 vs 3-0
SUB
R4 · 2:02
WIN
vs Beau Gavin
Oktagon MMA - Oktagon 7 Challenge Qualification: Semifinals 1· Oct 24, 2023· Lightweight· 4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hascen Neri Gelezi
Oktagon MMA - Oktagon 7 Challenge Qualification: Quarterfinals 4· Oct 10, 2023· Lightweight· 3-1
TKO
R2 · 3:07
WIN
vs Beau Gavin
OKTAGON 7 Challenge England vs. Ireland· Aug 26, 2023· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 1-2
UD
WIN
vs Hascen Neri Gelezi
OKTAGON 7 Challenge England vs. Ireland· Aug 12, 2023· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 4-2
TKO
R2 · 3:24
LOSS
vs Babacar Niang
UAE Warriors 35· Feb 24, 2023· Lightweight· 0-1 vs 3-1
SD

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2023Runner-up · Oktagon Challenge · Lightweight
Started in Muay Thai
Started in BJJ

Camp

Manchester Top Team · Manchester, England
Manchester Predators · Manchester, England Former

Coaches

Carl Prince · Head coach
Paddy Holohan · Head coach
Shem Rock · Head coach

Training partners

Stef Murray
Tom Wright

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

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Punch power68

Kick power79

Punch speed82

Kick speed80

Accuracy90

Takedowns71

Ground striking93

Submissions76

Chin69

Body strength89

Cardio89

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By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 8-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.58per min

Strikes absorbed3.35per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.28per 15 min

18% success

Takedowns stuffed75%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Denis Frimpong sits in the top 25.

OKTAGON

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Official OKTAGON Ranking

Denis Frimpong's standing in the official OKTAGON rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #8 Lightweight
First ranked: Sep 16, 2025
Times ranked: 11

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1626▼39
Peak: 1714Sep 20, 2025
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does Denis Frimpong fight next?

Denis Frimpong has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Denis Frimpong's record?

Denis Frimpong's professional MMA record is 8-5-0.

Who is Denis Frimpong fighting next?

Denis Frimpong's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Denis Frimpong fight last?

Denis Frimpong most recently fought Ozan Aslaner at OKTAGON 97: Severino vs Holzer on Saturday, November 7, 2026, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Denis Frimpong fight in?

Denis Frimpong fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Denis Frimpong have?

Denis Frimpong has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Denis Frimpong?

Denis Frimpong is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Denis Frimpong weigh?

Denis Frimpong weighs 163 lbs (74 kg).

How old is Denis Frimpong?

Denis Frimpong is 31 years old (born Dec 27, 1994).

Where is Denis Frimpong from?

Denis Frimpong is from Ireland.

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