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Published 15:08 15 Nov 2018 GMT
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The rivalry rumbled on and on until the two lightweight champions finally squared off at UFC 229, the biggest event in the organisation's history.
Artem Lobov was also booked to fight Khabib's training partner, Zubaira Tukhugov at UFC Fight Night Moncton two weeks later but the fight fell through following the aftermath of UFC 229.
After Khabib comprehensively defeated Conor McGregor, he scaled the Octagon and attacked Dillon Danis, whilst Tukhugov climbed into the cage and attacked McGregor. It was an ugly scene that has led to several suspensions. However Tukhugov was cut from the roster entirely for his role in the brawl.
Lobov dusted himself off and went on to fight Michael Johnson two weeks later. The ever-game Lobov fell to a unanimous decision defeat however and now his own UFC career hangs in the balance following three straight losses.
Many fans still want to see Lobov and Tukhugov square off inside the Octagon, however it seems increasingly unlikely.
Whilst one fight with a teammate of Khabib looks to be off the table, another one has now fallen onto it in the shape of “Violent Bob Ross” Luis Pena.
The AKA fighter dropped a split decision to fellow Ultimate Fighter 27 contestant Mike Trizano on Saturday night at UFC Denver.
Following the loss, Pena confirmed to Ariel Helwani that he will now be dropping to featherweight for his next bout and he only has one opponent in mind.... Artem Lobov.
https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1062849657414606850
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