Watch Paulie Malignaggi Slap Artem Lobov, Brawl Nearly Erupts at Bare Knuckle FC Media Day

Artem Lobov still has a fight with Jason Knight ahead of him, but “The Russian Hammer” nearly threw hands today with Paulie Malignaggi.

The UFC vet Lobov is booked to face Jason Knight at Bareknuckle FC’s April 20th card. If Lobov wins that bout, however, he’s expected to face Malignaggi later this year. The decorated boxer recently ended his retirement after signing with Barenuckle FC.

Well, on account of Malignaggi’s well-documented issues with Conor McGregor, Lobov’s buddy and friend, it’s not too, too surprising that things went off the rails today at a BKFC media event (warning: explicit language).

Woah! @PaulMalignaggi just slapped @RusHammerMMA and nearly started a brawl at @bareknucklefc media day ? pic.twitter.com/DGaMCc6XO8

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) April 2, 2019