When the UFC returns to Japan on Friday night, they will be welcoming one of the most anticipated debuting fighters in years into the Octagon. Gokhan Saki enters the Light Heavyweight division Friday night, taking on the 12-3 Henrique da Silva. Why is this such a big deal? Let’s find out with “Welcome to the UFC.”
Who is Gokhan Saki?
Known as “The Rebel”, Saki is a 33 year old Dutch-Turkish kickboxer. The official record you will see on the screen Saturday night is 0-1, as he has a lone MMA loss way back in 2004.