On December 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-1, 17 KOs) met EBU champion Agit Kabael (24-0, 16 KOs).
The fight ended with Kabael winning by technical knockout in the 4th round after three knockdowns in a row.
This fight was the second for Kabael in 2023 - in the previous confrontation he won ahead of schedule. Just like Makhmudov, who previously knocked out two opponents in 2023. The WBA Intercontinental and NABF titles were at stake in the fight.