LAS VEGAS – Alex Caceres was supposed to fight Artem Lobov at UFC 223 in April, but the fight was called off when Lobov participated in the infamous bus attack alongside Conor McGregor. Caceres (14-11 MMA, 9-9 UFC) didn’t get to fight at that event but returned to the octagon Friday and scored a split-decision victory over Martin Bravo (11-2 MMA, 1-2 UFC) in a featherweight bout at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale, which took place at Pearl Theatre at The Palms in Las Vegas and aired on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Lobov (13-14-1 MMA, 2-4 UFC) actually was in Las Vegas for the event and to corner another fighter on the card, and apparently he crossed path with Caceres. According to Caceres, Lobov tried to apologize for his actions, but Caceres wasn’t having it. Gallery Alex Caceres def. Martin Bravo at the TUF 27 Finale: Best photos view 15 images “I did (see him),” Caceres told reporters, including MMAjunkie, during his post-fight scrum.
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Alex Caceres: Artem Lobov tried to apologize for bus attack that canceled UFC 223 fight – MMA Junkie