McGregor's training partner, Lobov signs with Bare Knucle FC

After asking to be released from the UFC, the Russian signed a three-fight contract with the bare-knuckle boxing organization and his debut should take place in April this year against Jason Knight

Franciele Marques

14/02/2019 | 11:28

A. Lobov remained in the UFC for three years. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @rushammer

Artem Lobov signed a contract with Bare Knucle FC and has a new home. Two weeks after being released by the UFC, his training partner Conor McGregor agreed to a three-fight deal with the bare-knuckle boxing organization. The 'Russian Hammer' debut in the franchise should take place on April 20th against former UFC fighter Jason Knight.

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“I feel Artem is a great addition to our roster and his style is made for this sport,” organization president David Feldman said in a statement.

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During his time in the UFC, Artem Lobov had 10 fights, with five wins and five losses. His last fight in the organization was at UFC Moncton in October 2018, when he was defeated by Michael Johnson and reached his third consecutive setback in the featherweight division. 'Russian Hammer' has 29 fights in professional MMA, with 13 wins, 15 losses and one draw.