mo4ch:>‘Bare-knuckle bloodbath’: Reaction after Lobov wins BKFC debut – and sets sights on Malignaggi | Mo4ch News

Artem Lobov’s victorious bare-knuckle bow against Jason Knight has earned the gutsy Russian-born fighter widespread praise – but also significantly sets up a huge grudge match against Paulie Malignaggi.Ex-UFC stars 'The Russian Hammer' Lobov and 'The Kid' Knight traded fists for five, two-minute rounds of action at Bare Knuckle FC 5 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi on Saturday night, with Lobov emerging as the unanimous decision winner.The damage wrought to both was brutally evident as the pair later shared mugshots of their bruised, bloodied faces – as well as messages of mutual respect.Also on rt.comArtem Lobov shows off gruesome scars of war after debut Bare Knuckle win (GRAPHIC)The bout has been hailed as the most important in more than a century for a sport that is aiming to establish itself in a crowded field alongside the bigger names of boxing and MMA.Saturday night’s showdown was seemingly perfect advert for that, and won widespread praise online.Bu…