Episode 40: BKFC 6 – Pauli Malignaggi vs Artem Lobov

MMA MATH

For BKFC 6, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at what Bareknuckle fighting is all about, what makes this a unique sport, and the differences and similarities in comparison to boxing and MMA. The most anticipated fight in the history of this modern era of Bareknuckle Fighting will also be explored. This fight, between the former two-division boxing champion Pauli Malignaggi and the former UFC fighter Artem Lobov, has taken a personal tenor, as Conor McGregor, a team member and friend of Artem Lobov, has released small video segments of a sparring session casting himself as a superior boxer, humiliating the former champion.

BKFC 6 is scheduled for Saturday June 22, 2019, and will take place in Florida, USA. For this fight, Roberto and Joe will take a closer look at the histories, numbers, sizes, fighting styles and discuss the strengths and weaknesses, and options for these fighters.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:

• Rule comparison to boxing and MMA
• Fighting with no gloves
• Size advantage, history
• Resume of fighters
• Endurance, five two-minute rounds
• Styles of fighters
• Speed and power
• Athlete vs fighter
• Strategies for fighters
• Who wins

Links and Resources:

• Pauli Malignaggi
• Artem Lobov
• Jason Knight
• John "Jack" Broughton
• Miguel Cotto
• Danny Garcia
• Shawn Porter
• Juan Diaz
• Conor McGregor