Aside from Conor McGregor and Gunnar Nelson, another product of Dublin’s Straight Blast Gym is featherweight Artem Lobov. Holding a professional record of 13-12-1 (and one no contest), “The Russian Hammer” has gone 2-2 in the UFC, with his most recent win against Teruto Ishihara last November.
Lobov is now set to headline his first event on Saturday July 22nd against Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night 108. Many are already giving the edge to the number four-ranked Swanson, who is also the betting favorite coming into the fight.