This article provides a preview of the main card lightweight bout at UFC 315 featuring Benoit Saint Denis and Kyle Prepolec. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Benoit Saint Denis, holding a professional record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest, is aiming to regain momentum in the highly competitive lightweight division following two consecutive defeats. After achieving an impressive five-fight finishing streak, Saint Denis faced a significant challenge against top contender Dustin Poirier, ultimately losing by second-round knockout despite a determined effort. This was followed by a clear loss to Renato Moicano, marking the first time in his career he has lost back-to-back fights. He needs a win here to remain a relevant name in discussions around the division`s top 15.
The seasoned fighter, Kyle Prepolec (18 wins, 8 losses), is making his comeback to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, competing inside the octagon for the first time since 2019. Prepolec accepted this fight on extremely short notice, stepping in with less than a week`s preparation to replace the injured Joel Alvarez. He is currently searching for his first victory in the UFC, having gone 0-2 during his initial stint with the promotion. Since his last UFC bout, the Canadian athlete has put together a strong record of 4 wins and 1 loss, notably securing first-round finishes in his last three contests.
