Conor McGregor Praises Artem Lobov’s Bloody BKFC Win
Artem Lobov has been dominating several combat sports headlines for his bloody win over Jason Knight in the main event of last Saturday’s (April 6, 2019) Bare Knuckle FC 5 from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss. It’s time Conor McGregor praises him for that effort.
Lobov’s longtime friend and training partner McGregor issued a message for ‘The Russian Hammer’ on social media. In it, he insisted Lobov deserved a new contract with BKFC. He also claimed Lobov had shut up Paulie Malignaggi, which was no easy task to do:
“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!”
McGregor is currently dealing with a host of outside-the-cage issues. He is allegedly under investigation for assaulting a fan in a Dublin bar. The superstar is also due in court for his Miami Beach arrest last month, although he did reportedly settle the connected lawsuit.
He’s also been involved in a highly-publicized beef with rival Khabib Nurmagomedov that became personal last week. A rematch between the two could be headed for the Octagon when both men return. But it’s unknown when – or even if – McGregor will be back.
As for Lobov, he assured everyone he would be back in June to face Malignaggi in the BKFC ring. If he has a new contract in tow remains to be seen, but it won’t be for lack of trying from McGregor.
