Video: Huge Senegalese wrestler 'Reug Reug' sends opponent airborne in impressive debut

Oh my.

First impressions are important, especially in the sport of mixed martial arts.

This weekend, Senegalese wrestler Oumar Kane made a statement in his professional MMA debut at ARES 1, which streamed on UFC Fight Pass.

Kane (1-0), better known as “Reug Reug,” had never competed in MMA before, but his skills seemed to translate well in his inaugural outing. Standing at a bulky 6-foot-4, Kane was agile and displayed good cardio for as long as the bout lasted.

Taking on a veteran of 10 fights in France’s [autotag]Sofiane, Kane tossed his fellow big man to the mat like a WWE-style bodyslam, which you can check out below:

When Boukichou threatened with a Kimura off of his back, Kane escaped in unorthodox, but effective fashion, lifting Boukichou off the ground and slamming 6-3, 233 pounder to the canvas to break the hold. Check this out:

A gritty opponent, Boukichou was able to make it out of the first round. However, his luck would run out in Round 2, when he was met by a bull-rushing Kane.

Not letting his opponent off the hook, Kane chased Boukichou around the cage until he finally was able to finish the Frenchman with punches at the 1:20 mark of the second.

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