Prior to the Nurmagomedov fight, McGregor's most recent MMA fight was arguably the greatest performance of his career when he dominated and stopped Eddie Alvarez to become the UFC's first dual-champion. Lobov thinks that mindset of McGregor could have posed problems for Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC).

Once inseparable as training partners and publicity duo, Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov are now locked in one of MMA’s most surprising legal battles. It began over Proper No. Twelve whiskey—what started as a shared vision of Irish spirit success has spiraled into lawsuits,

Former teammate Artem Lobov dishes on Conor McGregor's prep, and his mindset, heading into his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

One of Conor McGregor 's former friends, Artem Lobov, spoke at length with Ariel Helwani this week about his own return to the UFC, the status of his fractured relationship with McGregor, and what he'd like to see from the former UFC two-weight champion.

Conor McGregor's friend believes his party lifestyle cost him the Khabib fight, claiming more training could’ve led to victory.

Conor McGregor's former teammate, Artem Lobov, recently disclosed that the Irishman did not train adequately for his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor's former UFC rival, said that he hopes to see McGregor "change himself" before he faces "punishment all his life."

Khabib Nurmagomedov urges Conor McGregor to change his lifestyle, offering hope for redemption and a powerful comeback in MMA.

Khabib Nurmagomedov recently shared his take on Conor McGregor’s lifestyle, which is filled with rape allegations, failed drug tests, and extravagant living. Most MMA experts and the audience feel that over-comfort of success and luxury living has adversely impacted McGregor’s life choices.