Lins dropped his first two UFC appearances at heavyweight, but finally broke into the win column with a move to the 205-pound ranks last spring when he outworked Prachnio to win on the cards. The 37-year-old Brazilian looked far better down a division, though it remains to be seen if that was a one-off or the start of something bigger.
Saint Preux and Lins were penciled in opposite one another in 2019 and again at UFC 282 last December, with neither bout getting to the finish line, so hopefully we’ll finally get to see these veterans share the cage on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Nazim Sadykhov vs Evan Elder
Nazim Sadykhov makes the walk to the Octagon for the first time this weekend, squaring off against sophomore starter Evan Elder.
A member of the Serra-Longo Fight Team, the 28-year-old Sadykhov landed a UFC opportunity with a third-round stoppage win over Ahmad Hassandzada last season on Dana White’s Contender Series. Sporting a 7-1 record overall, the “Black Wolf” has rattled off seven consecutive victories since dropping his professional debut, with all but one of those fights ending inside the distance.
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Elder got a short notice call up last spring to fight up a division against Preston Parsons, landing on the wrong side of the results. It was the first career loss for the Kill Cliff FC representative, but a decent showing nonetheless, and makes him an intriguing figure to track on Saturday as he returns to his natural weight class.
Can Sadykhov keep rolling and claim a victory in his UFC debut or will Elder get back in the win column and hand the New York native a second career loss?
AJ Fletcher vs Themba Gorimbo
Following a rocky rookie campaign, AJ Fletcher looks to start his sophomore year on the UFC roster with a victory as he welcomes newcomer Themba Gorimbo to the Octagon for the first time.
