Artem Lobov
(13-15-1 MMA) defeated Paulie Malignaggi
(36-8 Boxing) by Unanimous Decision in a Bare Knuckle Fight..
It's not really my sort of thing simply because I think it gets to a point were it becomes too brutal, that being said I'll watch it from time to time if someone is fighting I know.
I think the decision was 100% correct. I think Paulie thought he was in a boxing match throwing single jabs to head/body & then backing off, meanwhile Artem was treating this exactly how it is/should be treated a fight & brawl. He was throwing wild haymakers & he really didn't seem to care where they landed.. and he shouldn't, because when you're bare knuckle those shots that hit the chest, shoulders, forearms or wherever are still going to hurt & cause your opponent discomfort.
Referee was also a bit of a donkey, clinching is permitted in BKFC as far as I'm aware from all the other contests I've seen, the only time I've seen them stepping in is if they're at a bit of a stalemate in regards to the positioning. I would surmise the referee is coming from a strictly boxing backround simply because of how quick he separated them which put Artem at a massive disadvantage because I'm sure he wanted to get into that clinch & punish Paulie.
Embarrassing lose for Paulie, which he thoroughly deserved for slapping & spitting at Artem in the buildup, disgusting rat.. referee saved him from getting bloodied up worse than he already was.