Ibo “The Last Ottoman”Aslan

Ibo Aslan is a Turkish professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. The UFC lists him as active as of September 29, 2026, with the nickname “The Last Ottoman.” He was born on April 23, 1996, in Türkiye, stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, and fights from an orthodox stance. UFC records identify his style as striking, while ESPN lists Gym 23 as his training team.

Aslan began training for combat sports at 18 after previously playing soccer. He first pursued boxing before moving into mixed martial arts, seeking an individual sport in which he could rely on himself. He earned a place in the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023 and made his UFC Octagon debut on March 30, 2024. His early UFC highlights included a stoppage victory over Rafael Cerqueira at UFC 308 in October 2024.

His documented UFC run continued through 2025, including bouts against Ion Cutelaba, Billy Elekana and Iwo Baraniewski. The UFC profile records a submission loss to Cutelaba on February 22, 2025, a decision loss to Elekana on July 26, 2025, and a knockout loss to Baraniewski at UFC 323 on December 6, 2025. These dated results describe his recent competition without implying a future booking or a change in his current UFC status.