In a highly anticipated Light Heavyweight bout at UFC Atlantic City, Turkey 🇹🇷 native Ibo Aslan secured a victory over Anton Turkalj through a third-round TKO. The fight, broadcasted live on ESPNPlus, ESPN2, TNT Sports, and discovery+, saw Aslan deliver 'The Ol' Big Right Hand' that led to Turkalj's downfall. This win marks Aslan's successful start in the UFC, avenging a 2020 loss to Turkalj outside of the organization and putting Turkalj on a 0-4 run within the UFC. Despite the fight's moments of sloppiness, with both fighters appearing tired, Aslan's knockout punch at 1:32 of the third round showcased his power and earned him the win.
Ibo Aslan starts his UFC career off with a bang! 💥 #UFCAtlanticCity https://t.co/ACFhP5XKrp
#UFCAtlanticCity video: Ibo Aslan avenges loss to Anton Turkalj with third-round TKO https://t.co/aM9V6GRRms
Must. Watch. TKO!!! Ibo Aslan connects hard and Anton Turkalj crashes unaware to the mat! Impressive performance! #UFC #UFCAtlanticCity #MMATwitter https://t.co/FyRJYPA2Gs
Ibo Aslan gets his revenge with a third-round TKO at #UFCAtlanticCity! https://t.co/FNThVcUOF6
Ibo Aslan gets revenge by knocking out Anton Turkalj! 🇹🇷 #UFCAtlanticCity https://t.co/qEsC7lHt0O
#UFCAtlanticCity Official Scorecard: Ibo Aslan vs Anton Turkalj 👇 All Scorecards ➡️: https://t.co/kETlLr9PAJ https://t.co/c7pcTvCRHr
ONE AND DONE! 🎇 Ibo Aslan defeats Anton Turkalj via KO! ☝️ #UFCAtlanticCity | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/PTmgVSo0hM
#UFCAtlanticCity results: Ibo Aslan (@TurkishPower205) def. Anton Turkalj via TKO (right hand) - Round 3, 1:32 Full coverage: https://t.co/suMwKE6Ghg https://t.co/r9h3OAFRJQ
#UFCAtlanticCity Official Result: Ibo Aslan defeats Anton Turkalj by TKO (punches) at 1:32 of Round 3. All Fight Results ⬇️: https://t.co/L8PMN3pY5c
Well he didn't spend long in the third! Overhand right connects for Aslan in an exchange and Turkalj goes down! Aslan avenges a 2020 loss to Turkalj outside the UFC. Anton now on an 0-4 run. #UFCAtlanticCity
I’m not sure what I just watched. However Ibo Aslan defeats Anton Turkalj via 3rd RD TKO. #UFCAtlanticCity https://t.co/CeJN8h4jUC
Ibo Aslan drops Anton Turkalj hard and the ref saves him from further damage! The Ol' Big Right Hand! #UFC #UFCAtlanticCity #MMATwitter
Wide open fight. I noted Anton has looked sloppy each time out. Aslan gets booked into that same category now. Very sloppy fight. Both men are tired. Who finds a second wind? Not sure why Turkalj keeps shooting he hasn’t landed a single takedown. #UFCAtlanticCity
Coming up next is Ibo Aslan vs Anton Turkalj in a Light Heavyweight bout. #UFC #UFCAtlanticCity #MMATwitter https://t.co/K5py1f2j18
Let's keep this thing rolling! 🙌 Ibo Aslan vs Anton Turkalj [ LIVE on @ESPNPlus & ESPN2 | #UFCAtlanticCity ] https://t.co/HMmRELnS79
Ibo Aslan vs Anton Turkalj up next at #UFCAtlanticCity I felt like Ibo Aslan was going to get steamed throughout the week but the Turkey 🇹🇷 Native stayed around -115 -130 all week. Anton has been shaky inside the UFC, big moment for Aslan to represent his country. https://t.co/QD9ELlDGWE