Vedat Hödük

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Vedat Hödük
Born (1994-04-02) April 2, 1994 (age 31)
Istanbul, Turkey
Other namesVedat Kahramanoğlu
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st)
StyleKickboxing
Fighting out of Istanbul, Turkey
TeamSolak Academy Body Punch Club
Kickboxing record
Total49
Wins40
By knockout21
Losses8
By knockout2
Draws1
Other information
UniversityMarmara University

Vedat Hödük is a Turkish kickboxer.

As of July 2025, he was the No.10 ranked welterweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kick. [1]

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Career

On June 5, 2014, Hödük faced Cédric Doumbé in Mionnay, France. The fight ended in a draw after three rounds. [2]

On April 16, 2015, Hödük enterd the Partouche Kickboxing Tour qualification 4-man tournament. He knocked out Raphael Rizzi and Damien Ozenne both in the first round to qualify for the Partouche Kickboxing Tour Final. [3]

On October 15, 2015, Hödük took part in the A1 Partouche Kickboxing Tour Final tournament. He defeated Toufik Essarahoui by decision in the semifinals. In the final he faced Cédric Doumbé and lost the fight by unanimous decision, after an extra round. [4]

On October 13, 2016, Hödük entered the A1 Partouche Kickboxing Tour Final Tournament. In the semi-finals he defeated Julien de Boisrolin. In the finals, he rematched Cédric Doumbé and lost by third-round knockout. [5]

On February 4, 2017, Hödük faced Dimitris Chiotis at Prize Fighter 2 in Melbourne, Australia. He won the fight by fifth round knockout. [6]

On October 18, 2018, Hödük took part in the Partouche Kickboxing Tour Final tournament. in the semifinals he defeated Alassane Sy by tehcnical knockout in the first round after two knockdowns on punches. In the final he stopped Karim Benmansour in the first round forcing a corner stoppage. [7]

Hödük entered a 4-man tournament at La Nuit des Titans on March 30, 2019. In the semifinals he defeated Armen Hovhannisyan by decision. In the final he knocked out Zakaria Laaouatni in 40 seconds. [8]

Hödük faced Jimmy Vienot for the newly created Arena Fight K-1 -75 kg title on June 8, 2019. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [9]

On October 26, 2019, Hödük made his Glory debut against Jamie Bates at Glory 70. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [10]

Hödük was called on short notice to fight Mohamed Mezouari on September 4, 2021, at Glory 78: Arnhem. [11] He lost fight by first-round technical knockout. [12]

On November 1, 2021, Hödük faced Nikola Todorović at Superkombat Universe for the inaugural Superkombat 77 kg World title. He won the fight by split decision. [13]

Hödük was scheduled to face Chico Kwasi at KOK 107 - Mega Fight Arena on December 9, 2022, for the inaugural Mega Fight Arena -77 kg title in Istanbul, Turkey. He lost the fight by extension round split decision. [14]

On February 11, 2023, Hödük knocked out Lilian Porcieranu in the first round with sepctacular high kick at UAM Fight Night K1 in Abu Dhabi. [15]

Hödük was booked to face Arian Sadiković at Glory 95 on September 21, 2024. [16] He won the fight by split decision, after an extra fourth round was contested. [17]

Titles and accomplishments

Kickboxing record

Professional Kickboxing Record
40 Wins (21 (T)KO's), 8 Losses, 1 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2025-06-26Win Flag of Morocco.svg Mohamed El JaghdalMega Fight Arena Series Istanbul, Turkey TKO2
2024-09-21Win Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Arian Sadiković Glory 95 Zagreb, Croatia Ext.R Decision (Split)43:00
2023-02-11Win Flag of Italy.svg Lilian PorcireanuUAM Fight Night Abu Dhabi, UAE TKO (High kick)13:00
2022-12-09Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Chico Kwasi KOK’107 - Mega Fight Arena Series 1 Istanbul, Turkey Ext. R. Decision (Split)43:00
For the Mega Fight Arena Welterweight (−77 kg) title.
2021-11-20Loss Flag of Russia.svg Maxim SulginRCC Intro 18 Yekaterinburg, Russia Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2021-11-01Win Flag of Serbia.svg Nikola Todorović SuperKombat Universe Dubai, United Arab Emirates Decision (Split)33:00
Wins the inaugural Superkombat World Super Middleweight (-77 kg) title.
2021-09-04Loss Flag of Morocco.svg Hamicha Glory 78: Rotterdam Rotterdam, Netherlands TKO (Punch to the body)11:20
2019-10-26Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie Bates Glory 70: Lyon Lyon, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-06-08Loss Flag of France.svg Jimmy Vienot Arena Fight Aix en Provence, France Decision (Unanimous)53:00
For the inaugural Arena Fight K-1 -75kg title.
2019-04-27Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Charlie Bubb Kings Of Kombat 24 Melbourne, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2019-03-30Win Flag of France.svg Zakaria LaaouatniLa Nuit Des Titans, Final Tours, France KO (Left hook)10:44
2019-03-30Win Flag of Armenia.svg Armen HovhannisyanLa Nuit Des Titans, Semifinals Tours, France Decision33:00
2019-03-19Win Flag of Germany.svg James EdwardBest Fighters Night Turkey Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-12-08Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank GiorgiKings Of Kombat 23 Melbourne, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2018-10-18Win Flag of France.svg Karim BenmansourPartouche Kickboxing Tour - Final Tournament, Final Tours, France TKO (Corner stoppage)11:58
Wins the 2018 Partouche Kickboxing Tour -77kg Tournament title.
2018-10-18Win Flag of France.svg Alassane SyPartouche Kickboxing Tour - Final Tournament, Semifinals Tours, France TKO (2 Knockdowns)12:26
2018-08-28Win Flag of Greece.svg Giannis SofokleousLive Your Heart Istanbul, Turkey TKO (Corner stoppage)13:00
2018-06-22Win Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Alka MatewaA1 World Grand Prix Algiers, Algeria KO (Body punches)12:55
2018-06-09Win Flag of Spain.svg Maximo SuarezLa Nuit De l'Impact IV Saintes, France Decision (Split)33:00
2018-04-07Win Flag of France.svg Benjamin GerbetPartouche Kickboxing Tour - Qualification Tournament, Final Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Qualifies for the 2018 Partouche Kickboxing Tour Final Tournament.
2018-04-07Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Serginio KantersPartouche Kickboxing Tour - Qualification Tournament, Semifinals Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-05-06Win Flag of Albania.svg Kadri MurseliPhenix Boxing Only Edition 5 Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France Decision33:00
2017-02-04Win Flag of Greece.svg Dimitris ChiotisPrize Fighter 2 Melbourne, Australia KO (Spinning back kick)50:18
2016-10-13Loss Flag of France.svg Cédric Doumbé Partouche Kickboxing Tour 2016 - Final Tournament, Final La Tour-de-Salvagny, France KO (Uppercut)3
For the 2016 Partouche Kickboxing Tour Tournament title.
2016-10-13Win Flag of France.svg Julien De BoisrolinPartouche Kickboxing Tour 2016 - Final Tournament, Semifinals La Tour-de-Salvagny, France TKO (Left hook)3
2016-06-10Win Flag of France.svg Walid HaddadPartouche Kickboxing Tour 2016 - Qualification Tournament, Final Baar, Switzerland Decision33:00
Qualifies for the 2016 Partouche Kickboxing Tour Final Tournament.
2016-06-10Win Flag of France.svg Sofian M'WayembePartouche Kickboxing Tour 2016 - Qualification Tournament, Semifinals Baar, Switzerland TKO (3 knockdowns)3
2016-05-27Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Chase HaleyPrize Fighter Melbourne, Australia KO (Spinning wheel kick)33:00
Defends the A1 World Middleweight title.
2016-03-19Win Flag of Romania.svg Eduard MirceaThe Warriors Borgo, France Decision33:00
2015-10-15Loss Flag of France.svg Cédric Doumbé 2015 A1 Partouche Kickboxing Tour - Final Tournament, Final La Tour-de-Salvagny, France Ext. R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
For the 2015 A1 Partouche Kickboxing Tour -75kg Tournament title.
2015-10-15Win Flag of Morocco.svg Toufik Essarahoui2015 A1 Partouche Kickboxing Tour - Final Tournament, Semifinals La Tour-de-Salvagny, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-05-16Win Flag of Morocco.svg Hamicha A1 World Combat Cup Platinium Eindhoven, Netherlands Decision33:00
2015-04-16Win Flag of France.svg Damien OzennePartouche Kickboxing Tour 2015 - Qualification Tournament, Final Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France KO (Left hook to the body)13:00
Qualifies for the 2015 A1 Partouche Kickboxing Tour Final Tournament.
2015-04-16Win Flag of France.svg Rapahel RizziPartouche Kickboxing Tour 2015 - Qualification Tournament, Semifinals Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France TKO (2 Knockdowns)12:20
2014-06-05Draw Flag of France.svg Cédric Doumbé Kader Marouf Presents at Garden Golf Club Mionnay Mionnay, France Decision33:00
2014-05-17Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Eyevan DanenbergA1 World Combat Cup Final 16 Eindhoven, Netherlands Decision33:00
2014-02-28Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dave MulavaiA1 Kick & Boxing Melbourne, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Defends the A1 World Middleweight title.
2013-12-13Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael BadatoA1 World Grand Prix 2013, Final Melbourne, Australia KO (Punches)12:00
Wins the 2013 A1 World Grand Prix Middleweight title.
2013-12-13Win Flag of the Taliban.svg Maseh NuristaniA1 World Grand Prix 2013, Semifinals Melbourne, Australia Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-12-13Win Flag of Thailand.svg Jamnian SrikamA1 World Grand Prix 2013, Quarterfinals Melbourne, Australia KO (High kick)11:40
2013-08-30Win Flag of the Taliban.svg Maseh NuristaniA1 Melbourne, Australia Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the A1 World Middleweight title.
2013-05-31Win Flag of France.svg Abdallah Mabel A1 World Grand Prix Qualification Tournament, Final Istanbul, Turkey Decision33:00
Qualifies for the 2013 A1 World Grand Prix Tournament.
2013-05-31Win Flag of Iran.svg Abbas MalahamadiA1 World Grand Prix Qualification Tournament, Semifinals Istanbul, Turkey KO (Punches)21:50
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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