Özyeğin University Martial Arts Club Members Return from MMA Tournament with Outstanding Success

The Özyeğin University Martial Arts Club returned home with outstanding success from the MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Tournament held in Ankara from December 18 to 20, 2023. Mahmud Sami Ramazanoğlu, an Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program student, reached the quarter-finals of the 61 kg category. Emin Aksu, an Undergraduate Law Program student, advanced to the quarter-finals of the 77 kg category after defeating his opponent in the elimination round. Meanwhile, Deniz Doruk Kurt, an Undergraduate International Finance Program student, and Ege Oruç, an Undergraduate Computer Science Program student, won second place in the 83 kg and 61 kg categories, respectively, with their outstanding performances in the final matches. Furthermore, Fatema Salman Ebrahim Jamal Alhashemi, a thesis master's student in Architecture, claimed the champion title in the tournament with her exceptional performance in the final match.

In attaining these remarkable successes, athletes/students of the Martial Arts Club received unwavering support from their trainer, Vladimir Selim Koç, who provided guidance, expertise, and motivation, while Egehan Ceylan, Finance Officer, played a pivotal role in helping our student athletes overcome challenges beyond the confines of the ring.