diff --git a/src/bindings/scripts/scripts/zone/naxxramas/boss_sapphiron.cpp b/src/bindings/scripts/scripts/zone/naxxramas/boss_sapphiron.cpp
index 4591ea9bbd..d94986d608 100644
--- a/src/bindings/scripts/scripts/zone/naxxramas/boss_sapphiron.cpp
+++ b/src/bindings/scripts/scripts/zone/naxxramas/boss_sapphiron.cpp
@@ -171,11 +171,11 @@ struct TRINITY_DLL_DECL boss_sapphironAI : public BossAI
         if(!phase)
             return;
 
+        events.Update(diff);
+
         if(!UpdateVictim() || !CheckInRoom())
             return;
 
-        events.Update(diff);
-
         if(phase == PHASE_GROUND)
         {
             while(uint32 eventId = events.ExecuteEvent())