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Anthony Johnson: "Do I get excited watching Jon Jones fight? I can't say I do."

Nolan King - April 3, 2019

While Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi tussled at the Bare Knuckle FC media day in New York on Tuesday, a familiar face was seen trying to break up the fray: former UFC title challenger Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Serving as a promotional ambassador, Johnson held back Lobov with one hand, while effortlessly filming the the banter with the other.

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BKFC President discusses the Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov altercation

Cole Shelton - April 3, 2019

Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi’s rivalry escalated at yesterday’s BKFC’s media day event. ‘The Russian Hammer’ and ‘The Magic Man’ engaged in a heated confrontation where Malignaggi yelled threats at Lobov and then slapped him.

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Paulie Malignaggi fires back at Conor McGregor, vows to put Artem Lobov in a coma

Tom Taylor - April 3, 2019

Yesterday afternoon, at a press conference in New York, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) fighters Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov got into a heated scuffle (see it here). This scuffle began with some face-to-face trash talk, and reached a climax when Malignaggi slapped Lobov and the pair had to be separated.

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Paulie Malignaggi sends message to Conor McGregor 'once I beat the sh*t out of you, you're done'

Drake Riggs - April 2, 2019

Former boxing champion, Paulie Malignaggi is coming out of retirement to fight in the Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Just today at a BKFC media day, Malignaggi got into it with fellow recent BKFC signee, Artem Lobov who makes his bare-knuckle boxing debut on Saturday night at BKFC 5 against Jason Knight.

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Artem Lobov reacts after being slapped by Paulie Malignaggi

Cole Shelton - April 2, 2019

UFC veteran Artem Lobov is set to make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut later this month when he takes on Jason Knight. Although the focus is on Knight, Lobov already has his second fight in the works. It has been reported that ‘The Russian Hammer’ will fight former boxing champ, Paulie Malignaggi later this summer, this if he proves victorious against Knight this weekend.

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VIDEO | Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi scuffle at NY media day

Tom Taylor - April 2, 2019

Given the animosity between new Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) fighters Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov, one had to assume thing might get heated when they ultimately ended up on a room together. That’s just what happened when they crossed paths at a media day in New York on Tuesday.

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EXCLUSIVE | Artem Lobov explains why he chose BKFC over UFC, Bellator

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2019

Earlier this year, Artem Lobov requested his release from the UFC. Despite his popularity among fans, his request was obliged, and he entered a period of free agency. Lobov’s free agency didn’t last long, as he was promptly scooped up by the upstart Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation (BKFC).

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Report | Paulie Malignaggi claims that BKFC is preparing an offer for Conor McGregor

Tom Taylor - March 18, 2019

According to a report from talkSPORT boxing editor Michael Benson, upstart bare knuckle fighting promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is preparing to make an offer to Conor McGregor. Benson got this news from retired boxer and new BKFC fighter Paulie Malignaggi, one of McGregor’s chief rivals and the man the promotion allegedly hopes to match the Irishman up with.

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Paulie Malignaggi calls out 'the coward' Conor McGregor for BKFC fight

Drake Riggs - March 7, 2019

In August 2017, former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor took his talents to the squared circle as he fought with all-time boxing great, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather would end up getting the better of the MMA star over the course of the 10 round cross-sport spectacle as he earned his first TKO victory in six years.

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Report | Paulie Malignaggi closing in on BKFC deal, fight with Artem Lobov possible

Tom Taylor - March 7, 2019

Retired boxer Paulie Malignaggi has been angling for a fight with Conor McGregor for years. While the verdict is still out on whether Malignaggi will ever get the chance to settle his score with McGregor, he may soon get the chance to fight the Irishman’s close friend and training partner Artem Lobov. According to a report from Helen Yee, Paulie Malignaggi is closing in on a deal with bare knuckle boxing promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

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EXCLUSIVE | Jason Knight talks signing with BKFC and fighting Artem Lobov

Cole Shelton - February 20, 2019

Jason Knight wasn’t a free agent for long. The former UFC featherweight recently signed with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) on a one-fight basis to fight Artem Lobov in April. For Knight, this is exactly what he wanted as he wasn’t ready for another MMA fight yet.

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VIDEO | Chris Leben signs with BKFC following WBKFF fallout

Drake Riggs - February 15, 2019

Video credit: The Arena Gym In 2013, The Ultimate Fighter season 1 “bad boy” Chris Leben retired from MMA on the heels of a rough four-fight losing streak.

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Artem Lobov signs six-figure deal with Bareknuckle Fighting Championship, debuts against fellow UFC vet Jason Knight

Tom Taylor - February 13, 2019

Artem Lobov has found a new home. The Conor McGregor training partner has signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC) — not to be confused with WBKFF. He will make his BKFC debut opposite another fan favorite UFC veteran in Jason “The Kid” Knight on April 20.

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BKFC 4 results: Leonard Garcia KOs Julian Lane, Bec Rawlings and Chris Lytle pick up wins

Tom Taylor - February 3, 2019

Last night, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC) — not to be confused with WBKFF — touched down in Cancun, Mexico with BKFC 4. The card was billed as a USA vs. Mexico event, as each matchup pitted an American fighter against a Mexican fighter or fighter of Mexican heritage. In the main event, all-action UFC veteran Leonard Garcia made a return to the ring against infamous Ultimate Fighter veteran Julian Lane. Leonard Garcia won this BKFC 4 main event showdown by second round knockout.

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Anthony Johnson joins Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 'fighter relations' role

Drake Riggs - February 2, 2019

That’s right! Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson is officially returning to the combat sports world! But fortunately for any possible opponents, he won’t be doing so as a fighter. At the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s (BKFC) fourth event on Saturday night in Cancun, Mexico it was announced that Anthony Johnson has joined the BKFC team.

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Bare Knuckle FC 3 Results: Kendall Grove suffers brutal KO loss to Marcel Stamps (VIDEOS)

Christopher Taylor - October 21, 2018

Bare Knuckle FC 3 took place this past Saturday in Biloxi, Mississippi and featured a handful of MMA veterans including Kendall Grove and Joe Riggs. The pay-per-view event was headlined by a heavyweight championship fight between tournament finalists Arnold Adams and Sam Shewmaker.