UFC 333: Kavanagh stops Temirov in round one, eyes flyweight title shot

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The bottom line

Lone'er Kavanagh knocked out Ramazan Temirov in round one at UFC 333 and wants the winner of Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape, saying he would be the backup for that UFC 336 fight.

From 6 reports by 5 outlets

UFC 333: Kavanagh stops Temirov in round one, eyes flyweight title shot — Photo via Yahoo Sports MMA / Uncrowned · added Today at 12:46 AM

What we know

Joshua Van will defend the UFC flyweight title against Manel Kape at UFC 336 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on 30 January.
The Van vs. Kape fight was announced during the UFC 333 broadcast.
UFC 333 took place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and streamed on Paramount+.

Reported, not confirmed

Kavanagh improved to 11-2 MMA and 4-2 UFC; Temirov fell to 20-3 MMA and 3-1 UFC. Yahoo Sports MMA / Uncrowned
Kavanagh said he would like to fight at the O2 when the UFC returns to London, usually around March. Combat Sports UK

Today at 12:02 AM

Kavanagh, coming off a loss to Brandon Royval, stayed patient while Temirov threw heavy, power-first strikes and missed big. He then slipped a punch, landed a left uppercut counter and swarmed with a combination until referee Mike Beltran stepped in. The finish snapped Temirov's 12-fight winning streak.

At the post-fight press conference, Kavanagh said: "I'm here for that title, you know, so I'd like to think that it puts me right back at the top for title contender." He said he is happy to wait for the winner of Van vs. Kape. Asked if he would be the backup, he said "definitely".

The title fight was announced during the UFC 333 broadcast, so Kavanagh's next step depends on how that bout plays out and whether the UFC picks him as the standby. He also said he would like to fight at the O2 when the UFC returns to London, usually around March.

Summary: Lone'er Kavanagh knocked out Ramazan Temirov in round one at UFC 333 and wants the winner of Joshua Van vs. Manel Kape, saying he would be the backup for that UFC 336 fight.

Key points (one per line): Lone'er Kavanagh stopped Ramazan Temirov at 4:28 of round one at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi.
Kavanagh wants the flyweight title and says he is happy to wait for the Van vs. Kape winner.
Van defends against Kape at UFC 336 in Toronto on 30 January.

Also reported by (Name | URL per line): Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/fd4d10c6-c7c3-41be-aae6-f8de132a1cb6/loneer-kavanagh-wants-ufc-flyweight-title-shot-van-kape-backup-ufc-333
MMA Insight | https://mmainsight.com/news/loneer-kavanagh-tkos-ramazan-temirov-in-1st-round-at-ufc-333
Yahoo Sports MMA / Uncrowned | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-333-results-loneer-kavanagh-195455877.html
Yahoo Sports MMA / Uncrowned | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-333-highlights-kavanagh-topples-195811841.html
X: @ufc | https://x.com/ufc/status/2114074710002831843
Sherdog | https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Loneer-Kavanagh-calls-for-UFC-title-shot-against-VanKape-winner-203334

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Results

Main card

Lone'er Kavanagh vs Ramazan Temirov Lone'er Kavanagh wins · KO (punches), R1 4:28 Flyweight
Alexander Volkov vs Rizvan Kuniev Alexander Volkov wins · unanimous decision
Aaron Pico vs Losene Keita Aaron Pico wins · TKO (punches), R1 1:14
Dominick Reyes vs Azamat Murzakanov Dominick Reyes wins · KO (headkick), R1 2:40
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Nikita Krylov Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev wins · TKO (punches), R1 2:38
Abus Magomedov vs Cam Rowston Abus Magomedov wins · submission (guillotine choke), R1 1:44
Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev Grant Dawson wins · unanimous decision
Colby Thicknesse vs Asaf Chopurov Colby Thicknesse wins · split decision
Daniel Santos vs Bolaji Oki Daniel Santos wins · unanimous decision
Kody Steele vs Noah Gugnon Kody Steele wins · KO (punch), R1 3:54
Iasmin Lucindo vs Nicolle Caliari Iasmin Lucindo wins · unanimous decision