Francisco Bonfim is eager to face Nazim Sadykhov in a striking-heavy matchup at UFC Fight Night, hoping for a knockout victory. Bonfim, seeking to fight more frequently after a year-long layoff, acknowledges Sadykhov's striking preference and anticipates a decision if he can't secure a finish.
on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Bonfim has rattled off 14 wins across his past 15 outings. He last suited up at UFC 301, where he took a three-round unanimous decision from “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 15 semifinalist“It’s been almost a year that I haven’t fought,” Bonfim told Sherdog.com. “I immediately asked for another fight, but nothing happened. Time passed, and almost a year went by. My name was available against several opponents. I even challenged a few. Nothing happened.
“I like it. Gabriel and I live together,” the older Bonfim said. “When we’re booked on the same card, things get easier. We diet together, train together and go to the academy together. We’re used to it, but this is the first time I’ll be fighting after him on the same card. In the past, I fought before. This time, he’s fighting early and I’m on the main card. Let’s see how it goes. I believe everything will go smoothly.
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