Alp Ozkilic Explained

Alp Ozkilic
Birth Name:Alptekin Özkılıç
Birth Date:27 March 1986
Birth Place:Istanbul, Turkey
Other Names:Turkish Delight
Nationality:Turkish-American
Height Ft:5
Height In:5
Weight Lb:125
Weight Class:Bantamweight
Flyweight
Reach:65inches[1]
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Hicksville, New York, United States
Years Active:2010–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:6
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Decloss:3
University:Lindenwood University
Url:Official UFC Profile
Sherdog:73826
Updated:April 21, 2014

Alp Ozkilic, full name Alptekin Özkılıç (born March 27, 1986) is a Turkish-American mixed martial artist, who formerly competed as a Flyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Özkılıç moved to the United States in 2004. He attended Nassau Community College where he was a NJCAA All-American wrestler before transferring to Lindenwood University.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Özkılıç began his mixed martial arts career in 2010, competing mostly for regional promotions in his adopted Missouri and the central United States. He compiled a record of 7-1 facing notable veterans Chico Camus and Antonio Banuelos before signing with the UFC in November 2013.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Özkılıç made his promotional debut on December 14, 2013 at UFC on Fox 9 against Darren Uyenoyama, replacing an injured John Moraga.[3] Özkılıç won the bout via split decision.[4]

Özkılıç faced Louis Smolka on January 15, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 35.[5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Özkılıç faced John Lineker on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45.[7] Lineker defeated Özkılıç via third round TKO, in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[8]

Özkılıç faced Ben Nguyen on May 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 65.[9] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[10] Subsequently, Özkılıç was released from the organization.[11]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|9–5|Kwan Ho Kwak|Decision (unanimous)|Kunlun Fight - Cage Fight Series 5 / Top FC 11||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Seoul, South Korea||-|Loss|align=center|9–4 |Ben Nguyen|KO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|4:59|Adelaide, Australia||-|Loss|align=center| 9–3|John Lineker|TKO (punches)|||align=center|3|align=center|4:51|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 9–2|Louis Smolka|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Duluth, Georgia, United States||-| Win|align=center| 9–1|Darren Uyenoyama|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Sacramento, California, United States||-| Win|align=center| 8–1| Antonio Banuelos| TKO (punches)| Legacy FC 20||align=center| 1|align=center| 0:30|Corpus Christi, Texas, United States||-| Win|align=center| 7–1|Josh Robinson| TKO (punches)|Rumble Time Promotions: Rage on the River||align=center|2|align=center|4:00|St. Charles, Missouri, United States||-| Win|align=center| 6–1|Ray Grindstaff| Decision (unanimous)| Rumble Time Promotions||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|St. Charles, Missouri, United States||-| Loss|align=center| 5–1|Chico Camus| Decision (unanimous)| LOF 52: Tachi Tourney Semifinals||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States||-| Win|align=center| 5–0|Andrew Huffman| Decision (unanimous)| LOF 51: Little Giants||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States||-| Win|align=center| 4–0|Damian Jeffro| Decision (unanimous)|Fight Me MMA||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|St. Charles, Missouri, United States||-| Win|align=center| 3–0|Bruce Sessman| Submission (rear-naked choke)|Premier Combat League: Cage Madness||align=center|1|align=center|0:49|Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States||-| Win|align=center| 2–0|Sergio da Silva| Decision (unanimous)|Ring of Combat 34||align=center|2|align=center|5:00|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-| Win|align=center| 1–0 |Brandon Wood| Decision (unanimous)|Capital City Cage Wars||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|St. Louis, Missouri, United States||-

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Cerrone vs. Miller. UFC.com. July 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140712181713/http://uk.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-atlantic-city/printFightCard. July 12, 2014. dead.
  2. Web site: Alptekin Özkiliç – Turkish MMA fighter plots his way to the UFC!. h4-entertainment.com. Chris Marzella. May 21, 2013. May 21, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130611211232/http://www.h4-entertainment.com/2013/05/alptekin-ozkilic-turkish-mma-fighter-plots-his-way-to-the-ufc/. June 11, 2013. dead.
  3. Web site: John Moraga injured, Alp Ozkilic replaces him vs. Darren Uyenoyama. bloodyelbow.com. November 26, 2013.
  4. Web site: UFC on Fox 9 Results: Alptekin Ozkilic Out-Points Darren Uyenoyama in UFC Debut. cagedinsider.com. December 14, 2014.
  5. Web site: UFC signs Louis Smolka, fights Alptekin Ozkilic at Fight Night 35. bloodyelbow.com. Zane Simon. December 25, 2013. December 25, 2013.
  6. Web site: UFC Fight Night 35 Results: Louis Smolka springs upset over Alptekin Ozkilic. fightsportasia.com. John Thineish. January 16, 2014. January 16, 2014.
  7. Web site: John Lineker vs. Alptekin Ozkilic added to UFC Fight Night 45 in New Jersey. mmajunkie.com. Staff. May 2, 2014. May 2, 2014.
  8. Web site: UFC Fight Night 45 results: John Lineker TKOs Alptekin Ozkilic in thriller. mmajunkie.com. Ben Fowlkes. July 16, 2014. July 16, 2014.
  9. Web site: Australian based fighter Ben Nguyen signs with UFC, slated to meet Alptekin Ozkilic at UFC Adelaide. fightnewsaustralia.com. Staff. April 1, 2015. April 1, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402141716/http://fightnewsaustralia.com/index.php/ufc-fight-night-adelaide/1093-australian-based-fighter-ben-nguyen-signs-with-ufc-slated-to-meet-alptekin-ozkilic-at-ufc-adelaide. April 2, 2015. dead. mdy-all.
  10. Web site: UFC Fight Night 65 results: Ben Nguyen stops Alptekin Ozkilic with one second left in first. mmajunkie.com. Brent Brookhouse. May 9, 2015. May 9, 2014.
  11. Web site: Report: UFC releases ten fighters. bloodyelbow.com. Tim Burke. 1 June 2015. 1 June 2015.