There are reasons to expect both Beterbiev and Bivol to be better in the rematch. Beterbiev came into the fight having had knee surgery months prior. He has admitted his knee was not at 100% in that first fight but with four months to continue healing and gaining strength, he should be able to even more effectively apply his pressure-first style.

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are back in Saudi Arabia to slug it out for the undisputed crown at 175 pounds just four months after their epic first meeting.  Beterbiev walked away victorious on that night in October,

Dmitry Bivol claimed the undisputed light heavyweight world champion crown as he got revenge over Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling fight in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 was a true spectacle at the anb Arena (Formerly The Venue). The two Russians went to war yet again over the course of 12 rounds. Beterbiev came into the contest as the defending undisputed light heavyweight champion.