[Baraldsson]

Paulie's old, out of shape, got brittle hands, can't hide behind the gloves, won't like getting hit repeatedly by Artem's bare knuckles, and most of all seems way too emotionally invested already.

I'm actually giving Artem a chance here, assuming Paulie doesn't back out.

Thoughts?

[Sanity Check]

Paulie has severe mental issues.

[Baraldsson]

Paulie has severe mental issues.

You're not wrong brother. Hopefully after Artem gets at him he'll have severe dental issues too.

[209 Life]

SBR Book needs to release a line for this fight

[firekillex]

is there any lines in general for this fight??
would like artem if its big + money since he should be the rightful underdog
this style of fight gives him a slight chance though

[Thor4140]

Cmon man Artem has no shot. Mayweather playing with Conor has gotten into some of your heads. Pussy hands Paulie will torch him. You don’t box your whole life and than lose to a sleep like Artem

[Sanity Check]

Paulie needs a low sodium diet so he isnt so salty.

[Baraldsson]

"You can't take spitting outta context..." - Paulie Malinaggi, 2019.

[Thrilla]

[Baraldsson]

Not impossible that Paulie breaks both his hands early and then has to try survive without throwing anything for the rest of the fight.

Hopefully Artem lands clean a few times at least and makes Paulie regret some of his shenanigans.

[Thor4140]

Not impossible that Paulie breaks both his hands early and then has to try survive without throwing anything for the rest of the fight.

Hopefully Artem lands clean a few times at least and makes Paulie regret some of his shenanigans.

keep reaching. Be lucky if it last a round.

[Baraldsson]

keep reaching. Be lucky if it last a round.

Wouldn't you love it if Artem at least gave him a scare though? You can be honest.

[Thor4140]

Wouldn't you love it if Artem at least gave him a scare though? You can be honest.

Not really and i am a guy who watched Paulie for years and hated his pitty pat style. I am hoping the line is around 3 to 1 and i will load up

[turbozed]

I'm liking Artem as a significant dog here. Paulie's style doesn't translate well to bareknuckle. The differences between BK and gloved boxing are a lot more profound than people think. Slick outfighting and trunk movement weren't successful techniques in old school BK fights when the outfighter couldn't use the jab like a broomstick to keep guys off him. Guys could just use a bullguard and injure the jabber's hands with the top of their head. Also, the head movement in the pocket won't work when the other guy can just hold the guy in place and hit. There is a 3 second clinch rule in BK FC.

Paulie will need to keep Artem at bay with some power since fast hands won't have enough stopping power without the extra 8 oz of glove to provide the necessary mass. He'll need to throw that right hand, which has been brittle throughout his career.

Paulie seems like a smart enough guy to know the history of boxing, and may change up his style accordingly. But if he boxes the same as usual, Lobov has a good shot at winning. Either way, will be very interesting fight for boxing history nerds.

[PaperTrail07]

Dude I am with you....Artem will eat his punches for breakfast.....touch pauly a few times bare knuckle and its over IMO....Pauly can box but he may leave holes open for bare knuckle......the gloves and blocking is in his brain....will be tough to adjust....I never really liked artem bc they overhyped his skill....but there is no doubting his heart and the fighter inside his....guy is willing to die brawling...

I'm liking Artem as a significant dog here. Paulie's style doesn't translate well to bareknuckle. The differences between BK and gloved boxing are a lot more profound than people think. Slick outfighting and trunk movement weren't successful techniques in old school BK fights when the outfighter couldn't use the jab like a broomstick to keep guys off him. Guys could just use a bullguard and injure the jabber's hands with the top of their head. Also, the head movement in the pocket won't work when the other guy can just hold the guy in place and hit. There is a 3 second clinch rule in BK FC.

Paulie will need to keep Artem at bay with some power since fast hands won't have enough stopping power without the extra 8 oz of glove to provide the necessary mass. He'll need to throw that right hand, which has been brittle throughout his career.

Paulie seems like a smart enough guy to know the history of boxing, and may change up his style accordingly. But if he boxes the same as usual, Lobov has a good shot at winning. Either way, will be very interesting fight for boxing history nerds.

[turbozed]

This is making me a bit more confident in Artem here. Artem seems to have gained a lot of knowledge and insight having fought in BKB once already. Some points he made:

- Paulie shadowboxing with open hands. Bare knuckle means you have to adjust the way you clinch your fist and throw a punch.

- Artem himself was shocked by difference from BK and MMA and had to make adjustment in-fight

- Sticking out a jab won't work as in boxing, need to avoid contact with forehead or you'll injure your hand

- Artem will push his clinching advantage against Paulie; didn't clinch with Knight as much because Knight was more knowledgeable there as mma fighter

- Conditioning for 2 minute rounds will be different, says BKB is a sprint and he's now more prepared for the higher pace

- Punches don't "stick" to your face but ricochet off. Big difference from MMA gloves. Punches have less ability to stop someone coming forward;

- Pain is sharper when hit without glove; pain in hand is almost unberaable and requires grit to push through (I noticed some guys switch to slapping in BKB because they couldn't handle the hand pain)

- Paulie's passion for fighting is long gone; won't be able to withstand pain from hands

- Artem can ask Paulie to "toe the line" and bring him into the center of the cage by the rules if he's running (I haven't confirmed this is true but know that starts fight "toeing the line" or in center ring 3 feet away from each other).

[Sanity Check]

I hope Artem wins.

Don't want to see anyone's mom get spit on.

[Baraldsson]

"If Paulie tries to spit on (Saturday) night, he'll be spitting out teeth..." - not a bad line from Artem.

[Baraldsson]

Sticking out a jab won't work as in boxing, need to avoid contact with forehead or you'll injure your hand...
Paulie's passion for fighting is long gone; won't be able to withstand pain from hands

Could definitely see this happening. Would thoroughly enjoy watching Paulie panic too.

[Sanity Check]

This is making me a bit more confident in Artem here. Artem seems to have gained a lot of knowledge and insight having fought in BKB once already. Some points he made:

- Paulie shadowboxing with open hands. Bare knuckle means you have to adjust the way you clinch your fist and throw a punch.

- Artem himself was shocked by difference from BK and MMA and had to make adjustment in-fight

- Sticking out a jab won't work as in boxing, need to avoid contact with forehead or you'll injure your hand

- Artem will push his clinching advantage against Paulie; didn't clinch with Knight as much because Knight was more knowledgeable there as mma fighter

- Conditioning for 2 minute rounds will be different, says BKB is a sprint and he's now more prepared for the higher pace

- Punches don't "stick" to your face but ricochet off. Big difference from MMA gloves. Punches have less ability to stop someone coming forward;

- Pain is sharper when hit without glove; pain in hand is almost unberaable and requires grit to push through (I noticed some guys switch to slapping in BKB because they couldn't handle the hand pain)

- Paulie's passion for fighting is long gone; won't be able to withstand pain from hands

- Artem can ask Paulie to "toe the line" and bring him into the center of the cage by the rules if he's running (I haven't confirmed this is true but know that starts fight "toeing the line" or in center ring 3 feet away from each other).

-Paulie claims he hasn't had issues with hand injuries in the last 10 years.

-Paulie says Artem doesn't move his feet well and criticizes his technique.

-Paulie says Artem looked pathetic in his bare knuckle brawl with Jason Knight.

-Paulie admits he's being paid well, this motivated him, admits he's not motivated enough and lacks the ability to return to being a world class boxer.

[Hugo de Naranja]

Hoping "The GOAT" Artem takes this one.

[jacharron17]

Will this just be another Mayweather vs McGregor affair?

[Baraldsson]

Hoping "The GOAT" Artem takes this one.

Absolutely. Artem seems like a decent guy whereas Paulie's like one of those guys from school who deliberately spends his time annoying everyone as much as he can and really needs to get his comeuppance.

[Baraldsson]

Journalist asked Artem if he'd consider shaking Paulie's hand after the fight.

"No," says Artem. "But I'll shake his brain."

Was half-expecting him to follow up with "If he dies, he dies."

[Pinoy-T-X]

Was half-expecting him to follow up with "If he dies, he dies."

[Sanity Check]

Live.


Joe Riggs is looking very manly for a guy who once said.

"If Conor McGregor beats Jose Aldo, I'll cut my dick off."

[Sanity Check]

Next up.


Julian "Let Me Bang, Bro" Lane of TUF fame.


Ah. Nope.

Joey Beltran next.

[turbozed]

https://twitter.com/therealskuta/sta...231082496?s=09

Rumble says that rumor Paulie had something on his hands and got caught. Obviously take with grain of salt since Rumble is on team Artem

[Hugo de Naranja]

I've got 2u on Lobov (+190). Anyone else betting this fight?

[Sanity Check]

Artem got round 1.

Malignaggi not throwing much.

[Sanity Check]

Did Lobov lose a tooth when Malignaggi landed his right in round 2?

Lobov with his hands in a thai boxing stance. Smh.

[Sanity Check]

Artem definitely got rounds 1 and 4.

Not certain about 2 and 3.

Think Artem got round 5. Paulie not active enough.

[Hugo de Naranja]

The GOAT takes care of business!

[turbozed]

LOBOOOOOOOOVVVV. Won $2100 there !

Paulie ended up breaking his hand early and never threw that right hand for the last 3 rounds.

[nyrider88]

easy money! so the pro boxer only has one move? a jab? lol