Artem Lobov Released By UFC, Looking For New Promotion

Artem Lobov’s UFC days are at an end, as he was granted a release from the company. Lobov took to Twitter calling for a fight with “anyone and everyone,” tagging several companies including Bellator and ONE Championship. Oscar Willis, who works for Conor McGregor’s website, has confirmed that Lobov asked for his release from the UFC.

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

I can confirm Artem Lobov has requested and been granted his release by the UFC. He wanted to fight in March, but the UFC wanted him to wait until April.

— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) January 29, 2019

Lobov signed with the UFC in 2015 on The Ultimate Fighter 22, being coached by McGregor. He fought seven times in the UFC with a 2-5 win-loss record, most recently losing to Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 138 in October.