Artem Lobov has a lot to say in relation to the lightweight division. The UFC lightweight division at the moment is at its most interesting. The division is wide open with the probability of anyone fighting anyone right now.
The lightweight belt currently lies in possession of Khabib Nurmagomedov. But his list of probable contenders doesn’t assure that he’ll hold his throne for too long. There are a lot of fighters in the lightweight division currently eyeing his position and will go to any length just to get a shot at the title.
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Artem Lobov has spoken of whom he would like to see contend for the lightweight title next. Artem Lobov fought at flyweight and holds a record of 14-15-1. He’s an experienced professional and shared with us his opinion on the future of the lightweight division.
Artem Lobov speaks about Khabib’s next opponent
UFC 249 now canceled, sets up unlimited possibilities for the division. Artem Lobov tells us about the direction he’d like to see in the lightweight division move in. He said, “ I do want to see Tony Ferguson fight Justin Gaethje. But, I’d like to see Khabib N fight all those three. I’d love to see Khabib fight Gaethje, I’d love to see Khabib fight Tony and I’d love to see him fight Conor again…”
This is something not only Lobov, but almost all the fans also would like to see. He says, “ I feel like those three out of everyone in the division, they have the best chance of beating him.” Khabib stands undefeated with a record of 28-0-0. And Lobov says if there’s anyone in the UFC with the smallest chance of beating this streak, it’s one of these three fighters.
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Artem Lobov also spoke of what’s next for Khabib and the lightweight division. He said, “ We’re actually probably closer to a rematch with Conor and Khabib now that Gaethje is stepping in against Tony.”
With UFC 249 now called off, will Gaethje still fight Ferguson? Or will Tony want his next match to be against Khabib? What do you think will happen? And where does Conor stand in this entire situation?