UFC featherweight Artem Lobov has been released by the company. ‘The Russian Hammer’ leaves with a 2-5 record inside the Octagon.
The Straight Blast Gym man asked for his release and today they granted it. His last competitive action saw the 32-year-old suffer a unanimous decision defeat to Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night in October.
Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) has been released from the UFC. He asked for his release and the promotion obliged. He had three fights left on his deal. He is hoping to secure new MMA, boxing and kickboxing contracts, he tells me. More coming to @espn shortly.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 29, 2019
Throughout his career, Lobov was popular amongst MMA fans for his willingness to accept big fights.
Earlier today, Lobov went on a Twitter tirade directed at rival organisations as well as boxers Amir Khan and Paulie Malignaggi in search of his next stop. His UFC career included decision losses against Cub Swanson and Andre Fili, with his last career victory coming in November 2016.
Locked and loaded, ready to take on anyone and everyone!!! Who wants it!!?! 👊🇮🇪🇷🇺 @BellatorMMA @KSW_MMA @rizin_PR @bareknucklefc @ONEChampionship @ACA_League
— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) January 29, 2019
K1 has always been on my radar, proper fights!!! Buakaw, Senchai...
.send them my way, it would be a huge honour to share the ring with them!!! @GLORY_WS— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) January 29, 2019
Malinagi and Khan I am ready to go next saturday, where are yous at??!! 👊🇮🇪🇷🇺
— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) January 29, 2019
Boxing is a great sport, but it lacks entertainment lately. Time to bring in the big guns!!! Who wants it!?! 👊🇮🇪🇷🇺
— Artem Lobov (@RusHammerMMA) January 29, 2019
