Alptekin Özkılıç
| Alptekin Özkılıç | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Alptekin Özkılıç March 27, 1986 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Other names | Turkish Delight |
| Nationality | Turkish-American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division |
Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Reach | 65.0 in (165 cm)[1] |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Hicksville, New York, United States |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| University | Lindenwood University |
| Website | Official UFC Profile |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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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 for 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.[2]
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
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 9 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9–4 | Ben Nguyen | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt | May 10, 2015 | 1 | 4:59 | Adelaide, Australia | |
| Loss | 9–3 | John Lineker | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 | 3 | 4:51 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 9–2 | Louis Smolka | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou | January 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Darren Uyenoyama | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | December 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Antonio Banuelos | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 20 | May 31, 2013 | 1 | 0:30 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Josh Robinson | TKO (punches) | Rumble Time Promotions - Rage on the River | February 15, 2013 | 2 | 4:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 6–1 | Ray Grindstaff | Decision (unanimous) | Rumble Time Promotions | October 26, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Chico Camus | Decision (unanimous) | Legends of Fighting Championships 52 | April 13, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Andrew Huffman | Decision (unanimous) | Legends of Fighting Championships 51 | February 10, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Damian Jeffro | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Me MMA | November 11, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Bruce Sessman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Premier Combat League - Cage Madness | March 26, 2011 | 1 | 0:49 | Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sergio da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Ring of Combat 34 | February 4, 2011 | 2 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Brandon Wood | Decision (unanimous) | Capital City Cage Wars | November 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Cerrone vs. Miller". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
- 1 2 Chris Marzella (May 21, 2013). "Alptekin Özkiliç – Turkish MMA fighter plots his way to the UFC!". h4-entertainment.com. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ↑ "John Moraga injured, Alp Ozkilic replaces him vs. Darren Uyenoyama". bloodyelbow.com. November 26, 2013.
- ↑ "UFC on Fox 9 Results: Alptekin Ozkilic Out-Points Darren Uyenoyama in UFC Debut". cagedinsider.com. December 14, 2014.
- ↑ Zane Simon (December 25, 2013). "UFC signs Louis Smolka, fights Alptekin Ozkilic at Fight Night 35". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved December 25, 2013.
- ↑ John Thineish (January 16, 2014). "UFC Fight Night 35 Results: Louis Smolka springs upset over Alptekin Ozkilic". fightsportasia.com. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (May 2, 2014). "John Lineker vs. Alptekin Ozkilic added to UFC Fight Night 45 in New Jersey". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (July 16, 2014). "UFC Fight Night 45 results: John Lineker TKOs Alptekin Ozkilic in thriller". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ↑ Staff (April 1, 2015). "Australian based fighter Ben Nguyen signs with UFC, slated to meet Alptekin Ozkilic at UFC Adelaide". fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (May 9, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 65 results: Ben Nguyen stops Alptekin Ozkilic with one second left in first". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 9, 2014.
- ↑ Tim Burke (1 June 2015). "Report: UFC releases ten fighters". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.