Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov’s friends-to-enemies trope has become the talk of the MMA world. Nobody in their sane minds would have thought in 2018 that the Irishman, who then waged a war against Khabib for his training partner, would one day issue a fighting challenge to him. However, the tables have turned. And McGregor has issued the challenge. Notably, one person, in particular, remains excited about the upcoming fight, Nate Diaz.
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Significantly, the former UFC fighter is not the only MMA fighter eagerly waiting for an anticipated fight involving the two.
How did Nate Diaz and other UFC fighters react to the potential fight?
‘Stockton Slapper’, who is now a free agent after fulfilling his UFC contract, took to Twitter to express his impatience for the fight. Thus, the welterweight fighter wrote, “So is Artem gonna show up to the big fight or what ?”
So is Artem gonna show up to the big fight or what ?
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) November 30, 2022
Notably, Diaz last fought at UFC 279 against Tony Ferguson and signed off with a signature win. Hence, the MMA fighter kept his stocks high and further is speculated to venture into another combat sport.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 7: Nate Diaz speaks to the media during the UFC 279 media day on September 7, 2022, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Similarly, Marlon ‘Chito‘ Vera expressed, “Artem show up ?”
Artem show up ?
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) November 30, 2022
The former two-times Glory champion who recently transitioned to MMA, Cédric Doumbé, declared, “Conor is in the room there, he’s waiting for Artem. If Artem doesn’t come, I go into the cage with him. #sparringNoir” [translated]
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Conor est dans la salle là, il attend Artem. Si Artem ne vient pas je monte en cage avec lui. #sparringNoir
— Cédric Doumbè (@CedricDoumbe) November 29, 2022
The French fighter recently signed with UFC but is yet to make his debut with the promotion.
How did the other fans react?
One user announced that McGregor’s biggest fight on return would be against Artem Lobov. In addition, they mentioned it would shatter all PPV records.
When Conor McGregor returns, the biggest fight is not Islam, Masvidal, Poirier, Chandler or Diaz. It is ARTEM LOBOV in Ireland. It would be a complete spectacle. Shatter all PPV records.
— John Hyon Ko (@JHKMMA) November 26, 2022
Another user referred to another broken bromance in the promotion. Thus, they wrote, “Conor’s return fight has gotta be vs Artem Lobov. It’ll be like Covington Masvidal. 👹👹👹
Conor’s return fight has gotta be vs Artem Lobov. It’ll be like Covington Masvidal. 👹👹👹
— undisputed/undefeated (@unrankedmma) November 23, 2022
Conor went from flying across the world to fight khabib's team in honor of Artem…. to now wanting to KO him stiff. Crazy man https://t.co/jgbmGPHFMJ
— ENZO MMA (@EnzoMMA27) November 29, 2022
Robbie Fox, the face behind a popular podcast, posted a remarkably hilarious meme on the same.
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Him: Who falls on what side of the Conor vs Artem fight at SBG and is this going to cause a civil war within the gym? pic.twitter.com/rtHzKNa3xZ— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) November 30, 2022
An MMA fan further pointed out the odds of Lobov showing up to fight Conor McGregor.
James Krause just said the odds of Artem Lobov showing up to fight Conor McGregor tonight are 17 to 1.
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) November 29, 2022
artem vs conor is the fight to make @ufc @Mickmaynard2 @danawhite
— Aaron Liu (@aaron_liuu) November 29, 2022
Notably, McGregor’s long-term friend and training partner, Artem Lobov, recently sued him. Besides, the humongous $600 million Proper No. 12 Whiskey deal became the bone of contention for both SBG Ireland products.
What do you think of these comments? Do you think that this fight should take place? Let us know in the comments below.
