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Hatice Ozyurt “Just keep on going, like I did”

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An interview with Hatice Ozyurt:
Next Fight: Annabelle Gely / February 22nd

Hatice Ozyurt, aka The Turkish Delight, is a Muay Thai World Champion from the Netherlands. At just 26 she can be considered a prolific female fighter - Starting at age 13, she has over 100 fights under her belt and a jaw dropping record of 71 wins, 7 losses and 3 draws!

Hatice Ozyurt. Photo Credit: Lique Fleur

Hatice Ozyurt. Photo Credit: Lique Fleur

Rew Mitchell

Hi Hatice, thanks for speaking with us today, we really appreciate it considering how close your next fight is!

You fight Annabelle Gely on the 22nd of February at Battle Under the Tower in Holland for a World Title. She's a last minute stand in as Sheree Halliday pulled out due to injury. We'll ask about Sheree in a moment, but first what do you know about Annabelle?

Hatice Ozyurt

“I knew her by her name, but not her fight record or fight skills.”

 

Rew Mitchell

…and how does it affect your training and your head now you are having to think about a completely different opponent?

Hatice Ozyurt

“For me it is no problem. Once you have a goal.. You will fight anyone. I think every fighter will do the same”

Rew Mitchell

Do you have any predictions for the fight?

Hatice Ozyurt

“It will be a furious battle”

Rew Mitchell

Annabelle predicted it would go the distance in our recent interview with her, so we’d agree with you!

Hatice Ozyurt

Rew Mitchell

As we mentioned before you were matched against Sheree Halliday, a fight that a lot of people want to see. How have you left it with her camp, are you looking to get that fight rescheduled?

Hatice Ozyurt

“Yes definitely!”

Rew Mitchell

Great!

Changing the subject now with some random questions… can you tell us how you got the fight name "The Turkish Delight"?

Hatice Ozyurt

“I got it from a famous referee… (Joop Ubeda)”

Hatice Ozyurt Stare Down With Now Best Friend Jorina Baars

Hatice Ozyurt stare down with now best friend Jorina Baars

Rew Mitchell

Due to our global audience, some of our readers will be wondering about the female fight community in Holland. Can you tell us a little about it?

Hatice Ozyurt

“We have THE best fighters in Holland, female and male”

Rew Mitchell

Indeed, it has a rich history in combat sport! ...name an up and coming female fighter that people are excited about there?

Hatice Ozyurt

Salaysa van den Bos

Hatice Ozyurt Corners Salaysa Van Den Bos

Hatice Ozyurt corners Salaysa van den Bos

Rew Mitchell

Growing up, who inspired you? Or indeed, perhaps still inspires you?

Hatice Ozyurt

“Rocky Balboa (hahaha)”

Rew Mitchell

Such an obvious choice! …but we’ll let you have that one!

Are we right in thinking you started competing professionally at aged 13? How old were you when you first began martial arts, and why was it that you started?

Hatice Ozyurt

“I was 13 and by the age of 16 I was Pro fighter.. The reason that I choose Muay Thai, was because i was a small girl, and I wanted to prove to the Turkisch culture that a Turkisch women can fight at a high level.”

Rew Mitchell

It’s safe to say you have achieved that goal!!!

Are there any words of wisdom you could give to the younger girls just starting out?

Hatice Ozyurt

“It’s hard, it’s painful, if you cry it doesn’t matter, just keep on going… (like I did)”

Rew Mitchell

That’s a great quote.

Enfusion Sep 2012 (From Left To Right) Lindsay Haycraft, Hatice Ozyurt, Julie Kitchen, Lucy Payne, Chajmaa Bellakhal And Denise Kielholtz

Enfusion Sep 2012 (from left to right) Lindsay Haycraft, Hatice Ozyurt, Julie Kitchen, Lucy Payne, Chajmaa Bellakhal and Denise Kielholtz.
Photo Credit: Ben Pontier Photography for Enfusion

Rew Mitchell

With so many fights under your belt, is there anyone left? Or to put it another way, is there anyone you have your sights set on fighting?

Hatice Ozyurt

“I hope that after 89 fight's that I get the chance to fight Ronda Rousey (MMA)”

Rew Mitchell

Wow, that’s a great goal… We’d love to see someone with your Muay Thai experience in the UFC. You have kind of already answered our next question then. In an interview back in June last year you mention you were considering stopping Muay Thai to focus on MMA, and we were going to ask is this still something you are wanting to do!

Hatice Ozyurt

“After so many fights and wins I think it's fair to give other talented full girls the chance 🙂 but Thai Boxing will stay in my heart and maybe I take some fights :)”

“But yes my main goal is now MMA, to fight in the cage 🙂 but I will always be sharp for the ring”

Rew Mitchell

Exciting times ahead then! Before we close the interview, is there anyone you would like to thank or mention?

Hatice Ozyurt

“My family, and my sponsors…

BCIP Dennis Coelingh
Ali Gunyar (Team Gunyar)
Flexhealth Club Emmen - Idris & Remi
Promoter Gerry
Lubinkhof
Fighting PALACE - Loek Vd bos

…and Annabelle for taking the fight of course OSU!”

Hatice Ozyurt. Photo Credit: Fighter Legion

Hatice Ozyurt. Photo Credit: Fighter Legion

Rew Mitchell

Thank you so much for spending this time with us Hatice, we wish you the best of luck in your upcoming fight, and in the rest of career!

Hatice Ozyurt

“Thanks a lot to get this chance, it’s been amazing to respond to it.

“Best wishes and love xxx

“Hatice ‘The Turkish Delight’ Ozyurt”

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