It has been common practice to look at Artem Lobov’s record and question whether he is deserving of a spot on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster.
In fact, many critics believe that Lobov has managed to stick around as long as he has simply on the basis of being Conor McGregor’s teammate. SGB Ireland coach John Kavanagh recently issued a passionate statement in defense of Lobov after “The Russian Hammer” fell to 13-15-1 — and 2-5 in the Octagon — with a decision defeat to Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night Moncton this past Saturday.