“I-BKFC 5: Lobov vs . Knight” Takes Place Saturday , April 6 e Biloxi, Mississippi Featuring Chris Leben vs . Justin Baseman , Chase Sherman vs . Sam Shewmaker & Marcel Stamps vs . Martin Verdin As Part of Action-Packed Evening Live on Pay-Per-View Chofoza LAPHA for Interview Video with Lobov & Knight Amathikithi on Sale Now! PHILADELPHIA (March 4, 2019) – Former UFC standout and Conor McGregor stablemate Artem Lobov will make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (I-BKFC) debut when he takes on Mississippi native and former UFC fighter Jason Knight in the main event of “I-BKFC 5: Lobov vs . Knight” taking place Saturday , April 6 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi , Mississippi and live on pay-per-view . “I-BKFC 5: Lobov vs . Knight” is the second BKFC event of 2019 and will be the third to take place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum . The event will be broadcast across the United States and Canada , exclusively on pay-per-view through MultiVision Media , Inc., on all major television distribution outlets for $29.95. It will also be available worldwide via stream to all in-home and out-of-home connected devices at FITE TV and www.bareknuckle.tv . “I am really excited for this fight card and the main event ,” said BKFC Founder and President David Feldman . “Artem Lobov and Jason Knight are two fighters that don’t know how to back up . Having this fight take place in Biloxi , Jason’s hometown , will be electric and I can’t wait to see that packed house . The card is stacked with Chris Leben , Marcel Stamps , Chase Sherman and many more. ” Amathikithi for “I-BKFC 5: Lobov vs . Knight” are available now exclusively at www.bareknuckle.tv isiqala at $35. “It’s going to be ‘night night ’ for Jason Knight on April 6, ” said Lobov . “If we had fought in MMA , I think it would have been a competitive fight , but this is real fighting and he stands no chance against me . I’m happy to fight him in his hometown because I’ve always gone and taken the toughest challenges . They’re going to be cheering me when I’m leaving the arena. ” “I’m excited to fight someone like Artem Lobov in my hometown ,” said Knight . “I’m ready to go out there and get this done . It’s going to be electric in the arena when they announce my name and I step into this fight . I don’t think he’s man enough to put me out like he says . He’s going to wish he never took this bare knuckle fight. ” The night of action will include former UFC veteran Chris Leben battling former Bellator standout Justin Baseman in a light heavyweight fight , Mississippi native Chase Sherman taking on BKFC fan-favorite Sam Shewmaker in a heavyweight attraction and Marcel Stamps , fresh off his BKFC victory over Kendall Grove , as he faces professional boxer Martin Verdin in a light heavyweight showdown . A 32-year-old fighter from Russia , Lobov made his name on Season 22 of The Ultimate Fighter as part of Team McGregor , where he worked his way to the finals of the tournament before losing to Ryan Hall . He challenged Cub Swanson in a UFC main event in 2016, after picking up victories over Chris Avila and Alex White . While he lost his last three UFC bouts by decision , he owns 13 professional MMA wins and will take that experience into BKFC action . Representing his hometown of D’lberville , Mississippi, Knight has a 20-6 professional MMA record since turning pro in MMA at just seventeen-years-old . He made his UFC debut in 2015 when he stepped in on two weeks ’ notice to face Tatsuya Kawajiri in the Ultimate Fighter 22 finale , dropping a unanimous decision . Knight went on to win his next four UFC bouts between July 2016 and May 2017. He then lost four consecutive contests , the final three coming by decision . Inothi: Artem Lobov had previously been announced to make his debut against Jason Knight at “BKFC 6 ” e Biloxi, MS , which was originally scheduled for Saturday , April 20.
Russian-Born Stablemate of Conor McGregor To Make BKFC Debut at BKFC 6 ngo-Ephreli 20 at theMississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi , MS PHILADELPHIA (February 13, 2019) – Former UFC standout 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 (I-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 ,” said BKFC Founder and President 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 , MS . 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 ,” said 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 of The Ultimate Fighter as part of Team McGregor , where he worked his way to the finals of the tournament before losing to Ryan Hall . He challenged Cub Swanson in a UFC main event in 2016, after picking up victories over Chris Avila and Alex White . While he lost his last three UFC bouts by decision , he owns 13 professional MMA wins and will take that experience into BKFC action .
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