UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami
Japan
Main Card • Final
Haiti
R1, 1:50
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
South Korea
R1, 1:30
Turkey
R1, 4:45
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Philippines
R1, 4:30
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jéssica Andrade and Cláudia Gadelha earned $50,000 each for their blistering three-round strawweight war.
Performance of the Night: Ovince Saint Preux received $50,000 for his record-setting Von Flue choke submission, while Gökhan Saki collected $50,000 for his walk-off knockout in his Octagon debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $86,000 | $86,000 | $50,000 | $222,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | $50,000 | $146,000 | |
| LOSS | $94,000 | — | — | $94,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses were not publicly disclosed by an athletic commission for this event held in Japan. Figures reflect estimated base purses, win bonuses, and officially awarded post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) compiled from industry disclosures and contractual baselines. Figures exclude Reebok athlete outfitting payments and discretionary locker room bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami
Ovince Saint Preux became the first fighter in UFC history to record three career Von Flue choke submissions inside the Octagon, leading commentator Joe Rogan and the MMA community to re-dub the submission the “Von Preux Choke.”
Saint Preux became the only fighter in mixed martial arts history to secure two separate Von Flue choke submission victories in a single calendar year (following his April 2017 finish of Marcos Rogério de Lima at UFC Fight Night 108).
Former GLORY world champion Gökhan Saki made his long-awaited UFC debut, scoring two knockdowns and finishing Henrique da Silva via vicious walk-off left hook at 4:45 of Round 1 to claim Performance of the Night.
Jéssica Andrade landed 141 significant strikes against Cláudia Gadelha, setting the highest three-round significant strike total in UFC women’s strawweight history at the time.
Andrade’s ferocious ground-and-pound and slam attack earned a 30–25 verdict on one judge’s scorecard, marking one of the most lopsided non-title three-round decisions in UFC women’s history.
UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami marked the promotion’s fifth official event hosted at the famed Saitama Super Arena, continuing a storied Japanese combat sports tradition that dates back to UFC 144 in 2012.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Yushin Okami stepped in on just one week’s notice to replace an injured Maurício “Shogun” Rua, making his first Octagon appearance in over four years up at 205 pounds.
Jussier Formiga secured his third rear-naked choke finish in the UFC flyweight division by tapping Ulka Sasaki in Round 1, moving into a tie for second-most submissions in 125-pound divisional history.
Reigning Pancrase champion Daichi Abe scored an upset in his promotional debut, dropping the heavy-hitting Hyun Gyu Lim with an overhand right to preserve his undefeated professional record.
Multiple-time Japanese pro wrestling and Pancrase champion Syuri Kondo successfully crossed over to the UFC Octagon, outworking Chan-Mi Jeon over 15 minutes to improve to 6-0 in professional MMA.
Former PRIDE lightweight champion Takanori Gomi made his 13th and final UFC appearance in front of his home fans in Saitama, concluding an eight-year tenure with the promotion.
The co-main event clash between Jéssica Andrade and Cláudia Gadelha earned Fight of the Night honors, becoming the first women’s non-title bout in UFC history to claim FOTN on Asian soil.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami take place?
The event took place on Friday, September 22, 2017 (September 23 local time in Japan) at the famed Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Who won the main event between Ovince Saint Preux and Yushin Okami?
Ovince Saint Preux defeated Yushin Okami via technical submission (Von Flue choke) at 1:50 of Round 1.
Why is Ovince Saint Preux’s submission called the “Von Preux choke”?
The technique was originally known as the Von Flue choke after Jason Von Flue. Because Saint Preux became the first fighter in UFC history to successfully complete it three times in the Octagon, commentators and fans began calling it the “Von Preux choke.”
Who won the co-main event between Jéssica Andrade and Cláudia Gadelha?
Jéssica Andrade defeated Cláudia Gadelha via unanimous decision (30–25, 30–26, 30–27) in a dominant, high-paced strawweight showcase that was awarded Fight of the Night.
Why did Maurício “Shogun” Rua not fight Ovince Saint Preux?
Former champion Maurício Rua was originally scheduled to face Saint Preux in a rematch, but withdrew just one week before the event due to a knee injury. Japanese veteran Yushin Okami stepped in on short notice to headline the card.
How did kickboxing champion Gökhan Saki perform in his UFC debut?
Kickboxing legend Gökhan Saki knocked out Henrique da Silva with a thunderous left hook at 4:45 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in his promotional debut.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Jéssica Andrade vs. Cláudia Gadelha (Fight of the Night), Ovince Saint Preux (Performance of the Night), and Gökhan Saki (Performance of the Night).
How did Dong Hyun Ma defeat Takanori Gomi?
Dong Hyun Ma landed a clean right hand that dropped PRIDE legend Takanori Gomi, following up with ground strikes for a TKO victory in just 1:30 of Round 1.
Why was Rolando Dy deducted a point in his bout with Teruto Ishihara?
Rolando Dy was deducted one point by referee John Sharp in Round 3 following repeated accidental low blows, leading to Ishihara winning a 28–27, 28–27, 29–27 unanimous decision.
How did Jussier Formiga defeat Ulka Sasaki?
Top flyweight contender Jussier Formiga took Ulka Sasaki’s back on the mat and locked in a rear-naked choke submission at 4:30 of Round 1.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami?
The event drew an official crowd of 8,571 spectators at the Saitama Super Arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The fights were called cageside by play-by-play announcer Todd Grisham and analyst Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Which fight was cancelled on weigh-in day?
A featherweight bout between Mizuto Hirota and Charles Rosa was cancelled after Hirota struggled heavily during weigh-ins (missing by 4 pounds) and was deemed medically unfit to compete by UFC physicians.
How many total bouts took place at the event?
A total of 10 bouts took place: 6 on the main card and 4 on the preliminary card.
Did pro wrestler Syuri Kondo win her UFC debut?
Yes. Japanese star Syuri Kondo won her promotional debut by defeating Chan-Mi Jeon via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round preliminary strawweight contest.
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