UFC Winnipeg video: Gokhan Saricam knocks out Tanner Boser in debut

Gokhan Saricam delivered in his octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 273 with a thunderous finish of Tanner Boser.

It was a high-paced and fun heavyweight scrap from the outset at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As it wore on, though, it became evident Boser (22-11-1 MMA, 5-6 UFC) was relying heavily on his durability to keep himself in the fight.

After rocking his opponent multiple times, Saricam (12-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) finally knocked Boser down, then put him unconscious with a flurry of ground-and-pound strikes for the knockout at the 4:43 mark of Round 2.

Check out the replay of the finish below (via X):

After delivering a finish in his first promotional effort, Saricam said he brought a shoulder injury into the fight. He played up to the Canadian crowd, praising Boser for his effort.

"All respect to Tanner – he's much tougher than I thought. He really came to fight," Saricam said in his post-fight interview with Paul Felder. "Don't be upset, Winnipeg. The guy who is going to knock me out is not born yet, so it's not Tanner's fault."

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 273 results:

• Gokhan Saricam def. Tanner Boser via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 4:43
• Melissa Croden def. Daria Zhelezniakova via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• JJ Aldrich def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• John Castaneda vs. Mark Vologdin declared majority draw (29-27 Castaneda, 28-28, 28-28)
• John Yannis def. Jamie Siraj via TKO (elbows) – Round 1, 2:43

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