After two and a half years away from kickboxing, and more than 13 years removed from his lone MMA fight, Gokhan Saki picked up a highlight reel in his return.

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Saki (1-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) knocked out Henrique da Silva (12-4 MMA, 2-4 UFC) with a massive left hand with 15 seconds left in the first round – just when it looked like he had faded from a fast start and was on the ropes.

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UFC Fight Night 117 results: Gokhan Saki KOs Henrique da Silva with vicious left

The light heavyweight bout was part of the main card of today’s UFC Fight Night 117 event at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, near Tokyo. It aired on FXX following prelims on the same channel.

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For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 117, check out the UFC Events section of the site.


Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) defeats Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) before fighting Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) fights Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) fights Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) fights Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) fights Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) fights Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) punts his mouth guard after defeating Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) punts his mouth guard after defeating Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) punts his mouth guard after defeating Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) defeats Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) defeats Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) defeats Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 22, 2017; Saitama, Japan; Gokhan Saki (red gloves) defeats Henrique da Silva (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Saitama Super Arena. Mandatory Credit: Susumu Nagao-USA TODAY Sports

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