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Artem Lobov delivered an unexpected message for Conor McGregor on Tuesday despite their continuous multimillion-dollar scotch war.Lobov was once as important to McGregor’s camp as head coach John Kavanagh. The two weren’t just sparring partners who bloodied each other in Dublin’s Straight Blast Fitness center. They were brothers.Advertisement “We constantly

had each other’s back,”Lobov informed Uncrowned’s” The Ariel Helwani Show “on Tuesday.” I showed him unmatched loyalty. Who was more loyal to him than I was? I did whatever for him.”

That bond shattered over a handshake contract Lobov states McGregor broke– a promise to give him a cut of McGregor’s Proper No. Twelve revenues when the bourbon brand name was sold.Lobov, who says he denied payment for several years of sparring with McGregor, claims he co-founded the product. He investigated the marketplace, convinced McGregor to disregard require a premium release that would have priced out the working guy, and identified the gap for an inexpensive bottle rather. He claims he likewise fought against an”alternative”deal that topped earnings far below market price– a move he states would’ve cost McGregor millions.According to Lobov, McGregor shook his hand and guaranteed him 5%”no matter what.”And so, when Proxima Spirits bought the brand name for $600 million, McGregor apparently received$130 million. Lobov feels he must have gotten a $6.5 million share.Advertisement The arrangement had worked previously. Lobov says a TV deal he established for McGregor paid far more than anticipated, and McGregor rewarded him with a 233%perk. “Whenever we did camps, I was the only one who never ever accepted a cent, “Lobov stated.” I ‘d state,’ Conor, I’m not taking this. You’re my sibling.'”But with Correct No. Twelve, he states the betrayal cut deeper. “I put the most significant piece of meat on Conor’s table and he would not

cut me a tiny piece so my family could consume, “Lobov says.The disagreement is now in Ireland’s High Court. Lobov is demanding the$ 6.5 million, with a trial set for December. “He understands I’m in the right and f *** in’me over, “Lobov says. McGregor denies the claims.It’s not simply money Lobov desires. He wants acknowledgement. “They booted me to the side, no recognition, absolutely nothing,”he states, implicating McGregor’s supervisor Audie Attar of driving a wedge in their friendship. “I wish to reveal who was a true and faithful friend, and who was a snake.” The feud resurfaced throughout Lobov’s Tuesday look on Uncrowned, where he also announced a long-awaited go back to fighting– his first expert MMA bout since

2018. Advertisement” 7 years in the making, “he wrote Monday on social networks, together with a poster for his return match with Zubaira Tukhugov. “Time to get vengeance.

“Lobov had turned down offers to eliminate before, he says. He wasn’t interested unless the bag was big or the opponent was right. But PFL executive Mike Kogan had that challenger prepared

for him, therefore they consented to a swift, one-fight deal. Lobov will combat Tukhogov in Dubai at a PFL occasion on Oct. 3. Their history runs back to 2018, when former UFC light-weight champion and fierce McGregor competitor Khabib Nurmagomedov faced Lobov over remarks he made while protecting McGregor. “If someone called your pal a chicken in Russia, it’s more severe … you ‘d react, “Lobov says.It intensified when Nurmagomedov confronted Lobov a second time– this time with” a gang of individuals. “Tukhogov was there, backing Nurmagomedov up, shrieking,”Let’s go, individually,”Lobov

states. The UFC practically booked a bout in between Lobov and Tukhogov, however canceled those strategies after the Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor feud took off into one of the most volatile in UFC history. Artem Lobov and Conor McGregor were buddies during their UFC increases. (Brandon Magnus by means of Getty Images)

Lobov says Tukhogov has “never ever looked that brave” in the cage, implicating him of relying on wrestling and “tapping out” under pressure. Outside the cage, however, Lobov indicates his opponent’s powerful connections in Russia– alleged ties to questionable Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov– that make a street combat an absurd proposition to accept. “Who desires that? Let’s do it like genuine males, individually … let’s get in the cage and settle it like expert fighters,” Lobov says.Advertisement 7

years later on, they will.Meanwhile, Lobov’s old good friend McGregor has his own fights ahead of him. He’s teased a political run in Ireland– something Lobov thinks need to be delayed. “He needs to stop messing [around], return into the health club, and get fit,”Lobov states. “The way forward is grappling. Simply grapple. It’s fun, it’ll get your body prepared for battling once again. He needs his mojo back.”It’s difficult to imagine McGregor taking Lobov’s recommendations, as he’s recently called Lobov a”rat.””This is a different Conor, “Lobov

states. “I don’t even recognize him. “Still, Lobov thinks if McGregor rededicates himself, it won’t be long before he books the rematch he’s yearned for since 2018. If McGregor go back to the UFC and secures himself a knockout win, then Lobov is convinced it would entice Nurmagomedov back to the sport too.” Khabib would come back for that battle, “Lobov says.”The entire world would be speaking about [their rematch] That would be a return fight for the ages. “Though Lobov is resigned to the modification

in McGregor, he appears to still hope that he alters back.”I wish to see the old Conor back,

“Lobov states.”Then, everything will be sweet between us.”