Kickboxing world champion Gokhan Saki made his highly-anticipated octagon debut at last night’s UFC Fight Night 117 event in Japan against Luis Henrique da Silva.
After a wild opening few minutes, which saw both fighters have their moments, Saki was able to land a hook that absolutely floored Da Silva and put a stop to the contest late in round one.
Here is how the pros reacted to Gokhan Saki’s impressive UFC debut.
This @gokhantherebel fight is gonna be real interesting. Let's go!!!
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Time for some Saki Bombs! 🙌🏽#UFCSaitama
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) September 23, 2017
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Aw man, I have a weird feeling about this next one… hope it stays standing. #UFCJapan
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) September 23, 2017
Excited to see my fav #K1 #LEGEND fight. As much as i love spin kicks, JUST punch!! #UFCJapan Let's go @gokhantherebel https://t.co/OEIEfXhtQi
— Stephan Bonnar (@StephanBonnar) September 23, 2017
What am I watching right now? This ain't even right. And Da Silvia has had 30x the amount of MMA fights than Saki has had. #UFCJapan
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 23, 2017
Wowzer#UFCJapan
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) September 23, 2017
What am I watching right now? This ain't even right. And Da Silvia has had 30x the amount of MMA fights than Saki has had. #UFCJapan
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 23, 2017
Boooooom!!!! #ufcjapan
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) September 23, 2017
Horrible stoppage. He just got dropped… congrats to Saki none the less. #UFCJapan
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) September 23, 2017
What a fight. Da Silva earned a lot of respect there. Love this sport Period. #UFCJapan
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) September 23, 2017
Wow. That was a crazy one. Great ko @gokhantherebel
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) September 23, 2017
Very good showing by Henrique DaSilva👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾 took some hard shots from a beast striker! @ufc
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) September 23, 2017
I been watching this guy ever since he won that K-1 in Hawaii. This guy is a human highlight reel and this is just the beginning!
— MachinegunMMA (@808TT) September 23, 2017
@gokhantherebel Congratulations bro great job tonight!!
— Ray Sefo (@SugarRaySefo) September 23, 2017
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