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UFC Re-Signs Tanner Boser to Face Newcomer Gokhan Saricam at UFC Winnipeg on April 18

The Canadian veteran returns on home soil, with the Turkish debutant riding recent Bellator momentum.

Overview

  • Promotion officials confirmed Boser vs. Saricam for the April 18 Fight Night card at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.
  • Boser has rejoined the roster and publicly thanked the UFC leadership for what he called a second chance.
  • The Edmonton native went 5–5 in his 2019–2023 UFC stint and returned to heavyweight with a stoppage win at UAE Warriors 60 last year.
  • Saricam will make his UFC debut on a three-fight win streak after a Bellator run in which he won five of seven bouts and secured roughly 73% of his victories by knockout.
  • UFC Winnipeg is scheduled to be headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott, and coverage has reported the event will air on Paramount.