UFC 333 results: Lone'er Kavanagh bounces back from loss with knockout of Ramazan Temirov — SkimNews
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- Lone'er Kavanagh knocked out Ramazan Temirov at 4:28 of the first round at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, marking a decisive comeback after a submission loss to Brandon Royval three months prior
- Kavanagh improved to 11-2 with the win, using a precise left uppercut and follow-up combination to floor Temirov, who failed to recover as referee Mike Beltran stopped the bout
- Ramazan Temirov entered the fight on a 12-fight win streak, including a one-round knockout of former title challenger Steve Erceg in July, but was outstruck by Kavanagh’s speed and technique
- Kavanagh emphasized post-fight that he corrected past mistakes, specifically maintaining hand positioning, and credited his team for executing a disciplined game plan
- Kavanagh, ranked No. 6 in the UFC flyweight division, declared his intent to pursue the championship, stating, 'I'm here for that belt' after the victory
Why it matters: Kavanagh re-enters the title conversation with a high-profile finish, while Temirov’s unbeaten UFC run ends despite his prior momentum; the result reshapes the flyweight division’s hierarchy with a top-five contender now clearly back on track.
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