Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back with a highly anticipated fight which will be shown live on different platforms Fri., Sept. 22, 2017, from Saitama Super Arena tonight for UFC Fight Night 117. The Main event features a light heavyweight between Ovince Saint Preux and Yushin Okami, who are fighting for a spot in the 205-pound title chase. If you don’t know roaring thunder Yushin Okami last fought four years back in the octagon. His comeback wouldn’t be easy as he will be crossing his paths with tough Saint Preux on just a week’s notice to replace injured Mauricio Rua.
The UFC Fight Night 117 other co-event features a fight between strawweight contender Jessica Andrade facing a fellow division title contender Claudia Gadelha, moreover kickboxing legend Gokhan Saki makes his cage debut against Henrique da Silva. With all that check out following for more details.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 117 Participants:
- Ovince Saint Preux vs. Yushin Okami
- Jessica Andrade vs. Claudia Gadelha
- Takanori Gomi vs. Dong Hyun Kim
- Henrique da Silva vs. Gokhan Saki
- Rolando Dy vs. Teruto Ishihara
- Jussier Formiga vs. Ulka Sasaki
- Alex Morono vs. Keita Nakamura
- Chan-Mi Jeon vs. Syuri Kondo
- Shinsho Anzaivs. Luke Jumeau
- Daichi Abe vs. Hyun Gyu Lim
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 117 Results:
205 lbs.: Ovince Saint Preux vs. Yushin Okami Light heavyweight
Final result: Ovince Saint Preux Submits Yushin Okami
King OSP! Ovince Saint Preux with the light work vs. Yushin Okami! #UFCJapan https://t.co/snaS9tGqc7
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 23, 2017
The UFC light heavyweight submitted Yushin Okami via Von Flue choke at UFC Fight Night 117 in Friday night’s main event at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
115 lbs.: Jessica Andrade vs. Claudia Gadelha Women’s strawweight
Final result: Jessica Andrade def. Claudia Gadelha through unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
Going ⬆️#UFCJapan pic.twitter.com/oTka2bO5zQ
— UFC (@ufc) September 23, 2017
155 lbs.: Takanori Gomi vs. Dong Hyun Kim Lightweight
Final result: Dong Hyun Kim def. Takanori Gomi through TKO (strikes) – at 1:30 of Round 1
The Maestro aka Dong Hyun Kim makes quick work of Takanori Gomi in round one! #TUFJapan https://t.co/czACKazLiF
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 23, 2017
205 lbs.: Henrique da Silva vs. Gokhan Saki Light heavyweight
Final result: Gokhan Saki def. Henrique da Silva through KO (punch) – at 4:45 Round 1
ROUND OF THE YEAR?
Gokhan Saki introduces himself to the MMA world with the Saki Bomb on Henrique Da Silva! https://t.co/nLJIuiKcgO
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 23, 2017
145 lbs.: Rolando Dy vs. Teruto Ishihara Featherweight
Final result: Teruto Ishihara def. Rolando Dy through unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 29-27)
OHHHHH @Teruto_Ko strikes first and drops Dy!!#UFCJapan pic.twitter.com/4ja3mEe6En
— UFC (@ufc) September 23, 2017
125 lbs.: Jussier Formiga vs. Ulka Sasaki Flyweight
Final result: Jussier Formiga def. Ulna Sasaki through submission (rear-naked choke) – at 4:30 Round 1
Jussier Formiga locks in the rear-naked choke on Ulka Sasaki for his 20th win to kickoff the #UFCJapan main card! https://t.co/J3MxZHCZM1
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 23, 2017
170 lbs.: Alex Morono vs. Keita Nakamura Welterweight
Final result: Keita Nakamura def. Alex Morono through split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
115 lbs.: Chan-Mi Jeon vs. Syuri Kondo Strawweight
Final result: Syrui Kondo def. Chan-Mi Jeon through split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
170 lbs.: Shinsho Anzaivs. Luke Jumeau Welterweight
Final result: Shinsho Anzai def. Luke Jumeau through unanimous decision (29-28 29-28 30-27)
170 lbs.: Daichi Abe vs. Hyun Gyu Lim Welterweight
Final result: Daichi Abe def. Hyun Gyu Lim through unanimous decision (29-28 x3)