Gokhan Saricam
Turkey
Silences crowd in debut
Saricam defeated Tanner Boser via TKO (punches) at 4:43 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night 273 on Saturday in Winnipeg.
ANALYSIS
Saricam's kickboxing background was on full display in this one, as he would repeatedly set traps and vary combinations to confuse his opponent. The Canadian fighter began to gain momentum by forcing work in the clinch, but that was quickly snatched away when Saricam fired a perfectly timed right-hand counter off a leg kick. The 35-year-old is an interesting addition to the roster, as he complements his standup skills by being a willing wrestler. This, combined with his durability, could see him climb into contention in the uniquely talent-starved heavyweight division. Saricam improved to 12-2-0 in professional MMA due to the victory.
Saricam's kickboxing background was on full display in this one, as he would repeatedly set traps and vary combinations to confuse his opponent. The Canadian fighter began to gain momentum by forcing work in the clinch, but that was quickly snatched away when Saricam fired a perfectly timed right-hand counter off a leg kick. The 35-year-old is an interesting addition to the roster, as he complements his standup skills by being a willing wrestler. This, combined with his durability, could see him climb into contention in the uniquely talent-starved heavyweight division. Saricam improved to 12-2-0 in professional MMA due to the victory.
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UFC debut scheduled
Saricam is scheduled to compete against Tanner Boser in a heavyweight fight at UFC Winnipeg on April 18, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Saricam is a 35-year-old Turkish heavyweight. Among his 11-2 record, with eight KO/TKOs, he is best known for his 5-2 Bellator tenure. Saricam takes on a UFC returnee marking his first fight with the promotion since 2023.
Saricam is a 35-year-old Turkish heavyweight. Among his 11-2 record, with eight KO/TKOs, he is best known for his 5-2 Bellator tenure. Saricam takes on a UFC returnee marking his first fight with the promotion since 2023.