# Alp Ozkilic

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

Professional record breakdown :
| 14 matches | 9 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 9–5 | Kwan Ho Kwak | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight - Cage Fight Series 5 / Top FC 11 | May 22, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Seoul, South Korea | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Ben Nguyen | KO (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: Cowboy 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) | LOF 52: Tachi Tourney Semifinals | April 13, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Andrew Huffman | Decision (unanimous) | LOF 51: Little Giants | 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 | |