What happened: The Kyrgyz welterweight faces Jeremiah Wells on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. The matchup sits on the early preliminary card.
Why it matters: Orolbai enters with momentum as he tries to advance toward the welterweight rankings. Wells presents an experience test in his hometown after ending a two-fight skid last November.
By the numbers: Orolbai is 16-2-1 overall and 5-1 in the UFC, with three consecutive wins. Wells owns a 13-4-1 record.
What to watch: Friday's official weigh-in is the final checkpoint before Saturday's bout.