Lone’er Kavanagh Targets Flyweight Top 15 with Commanding UFC Shanghai Win Over Charles Johnson
LONE’ER KAVANAGH is satisfied with his current progress in the UFC.
Following a commanding win over Charles Johnson this past weekend, he is now set on facing the top contenders in the flyweight category.
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The rising UK star will step back into the cage on Saturday morning as part of a thrilling UFC Fight Night event in Shanghai.
Kavanagh, training with Great Britain Top Team, has faced tough rivals in his rapid ascent within MMA since joining the organization last November, battling promising fighters like Jose Ochoa and Felipe dos Santos.
With both challenges behind him, he is eager to secure a victory against the experienced Johnson to fast-track his journey to the elite of the 125-pound class.
When discussing potential matchups with those in the top-15 soon, he expressed confidence to SunSport: “Yeah, I definitely think so.”
“The flyweight division is continuously evolving. After this fight, I aim to take on those ranked in the top 15 or even the top ten.”
While enthusiastic about facing notable names, Kavanagh remains flexible about who his next opponent might be.
He remarked: “I firmly believe in God’s plan. Whatever is meant to happen, I will embrace it.”
UK and European MMA fans are already well-acquainted with Kavanagh’s remarkable talents, as he showcased them in Cage Warriors over the years.
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His impressive performances in the octagon have attracted many new fans and amplified his visibility among supporters.
Praise from current pound-for-pound champion Ilia Topuria during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast has captured the interest of numerous fight fans.
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Responding to Topuria’s endorsement, he expressed: “It’s amazing. I’ve always admired Ilia, even before meeting him.
“I don’t often watch UFC, but I make an exception for Ilia.
“To hear him say kind words about me is fantastic.”
With Topuria’s recognition and his ambition to climb the ranks, Kavanagh understands that a win against Johnson will elevate his status.
After this fight, I want to be fighting [the] top 15 [or the] top ten
Lone’er Kavanagh
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Kavanagh holds a deep respect for the challenge that Johnson, the former LFA Flyweight Champion, presents, and he is eager to demonstrate his skills against the No. 15-ranked 125-pound fighter globally.
“He’s talented,” Kavanagh stated regarding Johnson, who had his four-fight winning streak interrupted by Ramazan Temirov in March. “As noted, he has been competing for quite a while.”
“I’m excited to showcase my skills against a skilled fighter.”
He added: “From a stylistic perspective, I feel it’s a favorable matchup for me. I have the best team behind me, and now I’m just eager to show the progress I’ve made.”