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.

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. 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

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ozkilic, Alptekin Turkish emigrants to the United States# American male mixed martial artists Turkish male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Missouri Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling Living people Sportspeople from Istanbul Lindenwood University alumni 1986 births Nassau Community College alumni Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American male sport wrestlers