Extremely Surprising First-Round TKO Win Of Khalil Rountree Over Gokhan Saki!
Welcome to the first UFC 226 pay-per-view fight, which is reserved for the collision of two tremendous stand-up legends – Gokhan Saki and Khalil Rountree. We expect a real war here and a possible KO!
Gokhan “The Rebel” Saki (1-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is the former Glory and kickboxing champion of the world who turned UFC and knocked Henrique da Silva out via a world-class left hook. If the fight remains standing, you will see how this Turkish legend strikes!
Khalil “The War Horse” Rountree (6-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) is a great opponent for Gokhan – a stand-up fighter who won’t attack. Despite he is an underdog, he has more experience in the cage and you shouldn’t underestimate him. He has the reach advantage, anything can happen!
Round 1
Saki is very cautious. Both fighters circling. Gokhan Saki with a right low kick, he is very dangerous from the distance, Roundtree does the jab and Saki misses with a high kick. Rountree misses with hook combo. Saki uses feints, but Rountree counters well. Misses by Rountree Saki lands with a left low kick switching stance.
Knockout Punch!
What a left straight hand by Khalil Rountree. Oh no, Gokhan Saki is rocked! Khalil Rountree attacks with hammer fists and there is no chance for Turk to recover! Rountree wins, what a surprise!
Check out the action below:
KHALIL ROUNTREE JR w/ the straight left drops Saki!#UFC226 pic.twitter.com/wg38uwA3bc
— UFC (@ufc) July 8, 2018
LAS VEGAS' OWN!!@War_Khalil finishes Saki in round 1! Wow! #UFC226 pic.twitter.com/uneaUoTFth
— UFC (@ufc) July 8, 2018
Final Result – Khalil Rountree defeats Gokhan Saki (TKO)
Gokhan Saki has the UFC score of 1-2 now, while Rountree rocks to 3-2.
