Popular Canadian heavyweight Tanner Boser makes his return to the UFC after a brief departure, stepping back in against Turkish debutant Gokhan Saricam.
Boser went 5-5 during his first UFC tenure and has shown himself to be a reliable source of entertaining heavyweight action throughout his career.
Saricam arrives at 35 years old with a solid Bellator background and seven wins in his last eight fights, including back-to-back first-round finishes.
He is described as a physically capable heavyweight with above-average striking power and some wrestling credentials.
Fighting in the UFC for the first time represents a massive step up, but he is not coming in cold — Bellator competition has prepared him for a legitimate test.
The Boser homecoming factor is significant. He is comfortable in Canada, experienced, and will likely have the crowd behind him in this prelim slot.
Saricam’s physical freshness, power, and finishing streak make him a live upset pick in this one. Boser’s returns to the cage have historically featured rust, and against a powerful debutant, that can be costly. This is a close call, but Saricam’s momentum edges it.
Confidence Level: Low-Moderate | Method: KO | Round: 1-2
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