Tanner Boser vs. Gokhan Saricam prediction, odds, pick for UFC Winnipeg

The UFC Winnipeg: Burns vs. Malott Prelims are heating up as we’re back with a prediction and pick for this upcoming bout within the Heavyweight Division. Canada’s Tanner Boser makes a return to the UFC against Turkey’s debuting Gokhan Saricam in one other exciting bout. Check our UFC odds series for the Boser-Saricam prediction and pick.

Tanner Boser (22-10-1) returns to the UFC after posting a 5-5 record from 2019-2023. He took a temporary stint away from the promotion, but recently returned with a TKO win at UAE Warriors in 2025 and may have one other opportunity for UFC glory in front of his home Canadian fans. Boser stands 6-foot-2 with a 75.5-inch reach.

Gokhan Saricam (11-2) will make his UFC debut because the No. 9-ranked pro heavyweight in North America, making his rounds on the European MMA scene before debuting here. He’s notched back-to-back finishes in the primary round ahead of this fight and can be on the lookout for an analogous result because the betting favorite. Saricam stands 6-foot-3 with a 75.5-inch reach.

UFC Winnipeg Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Winnipeg Odds: Tanner Boser-Gokhan Saricam Odds

Tanner Boser: +130

Gokhan Saricam: -155

Over 2.5 rounds: -160

Under 2.5 rounds: +124

Why Tanner Boser Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Vinicius Moreira – TKO (retirement, R3)
• Last 5: 3-2
• Finishes: 12 KO/TKO, 2 SUB

Ending his original UFC stint with a win over Aleksa Camur via unanimous decision, Boser and the UFC likely couldn’t come to terms on a brand new contract because the Canadian took only one fight within the time since. His win at UAE Warriors was a powerful indication that Boser continues to be the aggressive brawler that he was when joining the UFC, so it’ll be interesting to see what improvements he’s made ahead of this return to the promotion.

Boser has notably made plenty of wholesale changes to his camps during his UFC years and moved around weight classes on quite a few occasions to seek out success. At his best, Boser is in a position to relentless walk through opponents together with his forward pressure as he lands powerful straight jabs. He’s been involved in plenty of chaotic brawls up to now, but he’s fully confident in his chin and talent to be the more durable side in a fireplace fight.

During this bout, we could see a more technically-sound version of Boser as he knows what’s at stake in returning to the UFC. His opponent will make for a really dangerous scrap if these two start swinging for the fences, so Boser will greatly profit from a defensive game plan and selecting his shots rigorously against the eager debuting opponent.

Why Gokhan Saricam Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Hyago Silva – TKO (ground-and-pound, R1)
• Last 5: 4-1
• Finishes: 8 KO/TKO

Gokhan Saricam comes into his UFC debut as a highly-touted prospect with devastating striking power and accuracy. He matches into the brand new breed of heavyweight fighters that the UFC is starting to push: agile, mobile, and the flexibility to push a high striking pace through all three rounds. While Saricam possesses the entire above, he’ll actually be focused on ending this fight inside the gap and making an announcement during his promotional debut.

Saricam could be very well-rounded with each his striking and takedowns, oftentimes mixing in trips and grappling techniques when engaging within the clinch. He’s dangerous on the feet together with his kicking ability and does an excellent job staying heavy up top on takedown attempts. If he’s in a position to get excessive of his opponent, expect Saricam to make great use of his knees if the center in hopes of catching and hurting Boser in the method.

Essentially the most impressive aspect of Saricam’s game might be his motor and the frantic pace he’s willing to push from the opening bell. He’ll be facing a former light heavyweight in Boser, so their levels of cardio might be evenly-matched, but Saricam thrives most within the chaos and consistently offering his opponent different looks from every angle.

Final Tanner Boser-Gokhan Saricam Prediction & Pick

In returning to the UFC for the primary time in three years, we should always see the most effective version of Tanner Boser returning to his original heavyweight division. While he may not have the identical speed at 34 years old that he used to own, a savvy, defensive game plan might be the important thing to his success as he avoids any big shots landing from Saricam.

Saricam, then again, comes into this fight with a ton of momentum and in contrast to other debuting knockout artists, he’s reasonably defensive in his fighting style and does an excellent job of keeping his hands up through the exchanges.

While Boser should offer stern resistance because of the gang support, I feel Saricam’s arsenal of mixtures and kicks to the body might be enough to overwhelm Boser during his return. Saricam doesn’t have a ton of pressure behind him while all of the pressure can be on Boser to perform in front of his home crowd.

Final Tanner Boser-Gokhan Saricam Prediction & Pick: Gokhan Saricam (-155)