Ep 18. UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami
- September 22, 2017
UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami is the 18th episode of the 10th season of UFC Fight Night. The episode features a main event fight between Ovince Saint Preux and Yushin Okami in the light heavyweight division.
Saint Preux, also known as "OSP", comes into this fight with a 20-10 record and is currently ranked number seven in the division. He is known for his powerful striking and submissions, and has notable victories over the likes of Tyson Pedro and Mauricio Rua.
Okami, on the other hand, is a veteran of the sport with a 34-10 record. He is a former middleweight title challenger and has fought some of the biggest names in the sport, including Anderson Silva and Rich Franklin. This will be his first fight at light heavyweight in over six years.
The co-main event of the evening features a strawweight fight between Claudia Gadelha and Jessica Andrade. Gadelha is a former title challenger with a 15-2 record, while Andrade is coming off a recent victory over Karolina Kowalkiewicz. This fight has implications for the strawweight title picture and could set up a potential rematch between Gadelha and current champion Rose Namajunas.
Other notable fights on the card include a flyweight fight between Jussier Formiga and Ulka Sasaki, as well as a lightweight fight between Takanori Gomi and Dong Hyun Kim.
Overall, UFC Fight Night 117: Saint Preux vs. Okami promises to be an action-packed event with some of the biggest names in the sport competing. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to the world of mixed martial arts, this is an event that can't be missed.
