Lone’er Kavanagh plans to do what’s never been performed before at UFC 333

ABU DHABI – Ramazan Temirov never has been knocked out in a skilled MMA battle, but Lone’er Kavanagh is assured he can change that.

Kavanagh (10-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) sees himself pulling off the knockout win against Temirov (20-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC). The two flyweight contenders meet on the primary card of Saturday’s UFC 333 (Paramount+) at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The knockout might appear like a tall process, but that’s what Kavanagh envisions for the battle.

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“I’m going to go with a knockout in favor of me,” Kavanagh instructed MMA Junkie Radio.

Kavanagh expects the battle with Temirov to be a barn-burner. He thinks their kinds set up one of the best fights of the evening, at least on paper.

“I feel like this is going to be an exciting fight from start to finish,” Kavanagh said. “He likes to come forward; he likes to throw big shots. I like to throw big shots, so I feel like it’s going to be an entertaining fight from start to finish. I feel like I’m always looking for a finish.”

Kavanagh is coming off submission loss to Brandon Royval in July. Some might be underestimating him given his latest kind, but he assures he’s made the proper changes to get back in the win column.

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“I believe I have an amazing team, and every fight I’m looking to improve and to show that in my next fight,” Kavanagh said. “I believe as long as I stay focused and switched on and do my own thing, I feel like I can take the fight anywhere.”

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