Alptekin Özkiliç

Alp Ozkilic (born March 27, 1986), full name Alptekin Özkılıç, 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.

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. Özkılıç won the bout via split decision.

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

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

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

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Kwan Ho Kwak Decision (unanimous) Kunlun Fight - Cage Fight Series 5 / Top FC 11

Seoul, South Korea Loss

Ben Nguyen KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt

Adelaide, Australia Loss

John Lineker TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Louis Smolka Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou

Duluth, Georgia, United States Win

Darren Uyenoyama Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Antonio Banuelos TKO (punches) Legacy FC 20

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Win

Josh Robinson TKO (punches) Rumble Time Promotions: Rage on the River

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win

Ray Grindstaff Decision (unanimous) Rumble Time Promotions

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Loss

Chico Camus Decision (unanimous) LOF 52: Tachi Tourney Semifinals

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win

Andrew Huffman Decision (unanimous) LOF 51: Little Giants

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Win

Damian Jeffro Decision (unanimous) Fight Me MMA

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win

Bruce Sessman Submission (rear-naked choke) Premier Combat League: Cage Madness

Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States Win

Sergio da Silva Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 34

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Brandon Wood Decision (unanimous) Capital City Cage Wars

St. Louis, Missouri, United States