When it comes to Artem Lobov ’s first time competing in a bare-knuckle fight, consider Conor McGregor impressed. On Saturday night, Lobov and fellow former UFC fighter Jason Knight both made their bare-knuckle debuts against each other in the Bare Knuckle FC 5 main event. It was a classic, blood-soaked brawl that went all five rounds, culminating with Lobov earning a unanimous-decision victory to set up a potential showdown with former boxing champion Paulie Malignaggi. By Sunday night, McGregor took to Twitter to heap praise on his friend and SBG Ireland teammate, Lobov, while taking a jab at Malignaggi. McGregor also stood up for Lobov getting a new contract following such a brutal and entertaining fight, saying “it has been earned and now deserved.” What an animal! Proud of you @RusHammerMMA ! Amazing fight Paulie’s nice and quiet all of a sudden and that’s not like him haha We want a new contract for the @RusHammerMMA for this next bout! It has been earned and now deserved! What a great showing @Jasonthekid23 . Big respect! https://t.co/dQKWIKCRd0 — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 8, 2019 What an animal! Proud of you @ RusHammerMMA ! Amazing fight Paulie’s nice and quiet all of a sudden and that’s not like him haha We want a new contract for the @ RusHammerMMA for this next bout! It has been earned and now deserved! What a great showing @ Jasonthekid23 .
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Conor McGregor proud of Artem Lobov for earning brutal win at Bare Knuckle FC 5 – MMA Junkie