Ramazan Temirov vs Lone'er Kavanagh

He beat Charles Johnson by unanimous decision and stopped CJ Vergara with a body punch, giving Kavanagh plenty to think about whether the fight moves quickly or settles down. Kavanagh has his own answer to a long, difficult night in that win over Moreno across 5 rounds, though his knockout loss to Johnson is another reminder that he can be caught. Kavanagh is taller and has the longer reach, so watch whether he can make Temirov cross open space before getting his hands going. Temirov is dangerous when he finds a lane to punch, and Kavanagh will need to move after his combinations instead of waiting in front of him.

Both have defended takedowns well, which could make changes of level useful for disrupting the striking rhythm even if neither man settles into a wrestling match. Here's what has me watching closely: Kavanagh gets a chance to respond to Royval, and Temirov gets to test his streak on a major Abu Dhabi card. The first man to establish his preferred distance could change the whole feel of this fight.