Russian-Born Stablemate of Conor McGregor
To Make BKFC Debut at BKFC 6 on April 20 bij de
Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MEVROUW
PHILADELPHIA (Februari 13, 2019) – Voormalig UFC-hoogtepunt Artem lobov, a stablemate of Conor McGregor, has requested his release from UFC in order to sign an exclusive multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship(BKFC) and continue his combat sports career with BKFC as the organization prepares for a banner year.
“I feel Artem is a great addition to our roster and his style is made for this sport,” zei oprichter en president van BKFC, David Feldman. “Attracting and signing a guy with the following that Artem has is a perfect match for where we are right now as an organization. I think this signing speaks volumes for the direction BKFC is heading.”
Lobov will be making his BKFC debut on Saturday, April 20 as part of BKFC 6, which will take place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, MEVROUW. He’ll face Biloxi native and fellow UFC veteran Jason Knight.
“Jason Knight is an action, hard-nosed fighter who will be fighting in his hometown for the first time in a long time,” continued Feldman. “This is a true crossroads fight. I personally think this is a Fight of the Year candidate.”
“I cannot wait to fight for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship,” zei Lobov. “I have been following them since the beginning. I love what they are doing and I thank David Feldman for believing in me. I look forward to this new stage in my career and I think it has the perfect ruleset for me to perform at my best ability. I look forward to becoming a star in this sport.”
The 32-year-old fighter from Russia made his name on Season 22 van The Ultimate Fighter als onderdeel van Team McGregor, waar hij zich een weg baant naar de finale van het toernooi voordat hij verloor van Ryan Hall. Hij daagde Cub Swanson uit in een UFC-hoofdevenement in 2016, na het behalen van overwinningen op Chris Avila en Alex White. Terwijl hij bij besluit zijn laatste drie UFC-aanvallen verloor, hij bezit 13 professional MMA wins and will take that experience into BKFC action.