After defeat at UFC Nashville, Lobov is honored by friend McGregor

Through social media, Conor McGregor paid tribute to his friend Artem Lobov, defeated by Cub Swanson last Saturday

Laerte Viana

24/04/2017 | 11:38

Lobov (right) is a personal friend of Conor (left). (Photo: Brandon Magnus/UFC)

Defeated by Cub swanson in the main fight of UFC Nashville, held last Saturday (22), Artem Lobov was consoled by his personal friend Conor McGregor. Through a post on social media, the UFC lightweight champion paid tribute to the Russian, praising the performance of his training partner.

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“It was a great fight. I'm proud of my brother Artem! What a journey the Russian Hammer has been. In a career full of ups and downs, he never backed down from anything. All love and respect for you, brother. Forever,” wrote McGregor.

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See Conor McGregor's post:

That was a great fight. Proud of my brother Artem! What a ride it's been for the Russian Hammer. In a career filled with ups and downs he has never backed down from anything. Nothing but love and respect always my brother ❤

A publication shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Apr 22, 2017 at 10:23 am PDT