Taking to social media on Monday, Lobov unleashed a series of aggressive posts targeting the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) star. The explosive accusations quickly sent shockwaves through the mixed martial arts world, reviving a narrative of broken promises, unpaid debts, and a toxic breakdown in relations among people who were once part of McGregor’s inner circle at Dublin’s Straight Blast Gym (SBG). Among the most alarming allegations leveled by Lobov were claims that McGregor orchestrated targeted harassment, including sending individuals to burn his car and issue frightening threats to his mother.
None of the explosive allegations made by Lobov during his social media exchange have been independently verified, and representatives for McGregor have not yet issued a formal public response to the latest wave of claims.
Artem Lobov alleges Conor McGregor sent people to threaten his mother and burn his car after the former friends settled their Proper No. 12 dispute
The renewed public hostilities began when Lobov reacted to a circulating social media post discussing McGregor’s upcoming return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion’s future inside the Octagon has been a frequent subject of speculation among fans and pundits alike. Rather than focusing purely on the athletic implications of McGregor’s next scheduled bout, Lobov took the opportunity to dismiss the significance of the fight marking the final obligation on the Irishman’s current promotional contract.
When supporters of the former two-division champion challenged Lobov’s commentary in the comment sections, the situation escalated rapidly. Stung by pushback from the fanbase, Lobov elected to expand extensively on long-standing grievances regarding unpaid financial commitments from their years together at the pinnacle of combat sports. Beyond financial disputes, Lobov pointedly claimed that personal struggles and substance abuse had heavily contributed to the irreversible breakdown of McGregor’s relationships with the loyal teammates and coaches who helped build his legendary career.
"He took care of nobody, he f**ked over his coach and all his best friends Lee, Derek, Gerry Vegas, Charlie, myself and others," Lobov claimed in one of his sharply worded posts, explicitly naming several key figures from McGregor’s formative years in the sport. "Shook hands on different deals that they brought in, money came in but he didn’t pay what was promised. And he got ‘Proper Fcked’ on his whiskey deal that I negotiated and his manager Audie stole from him and me. I showed him unmatched loyalty, I don’t say that lightly as a 40-year-old man."
The financial grievances aired by Lobov stretched back across multiple high-profile eras of McGregor’s career, including his historic crossover boxing match against undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017. McGregor reportedly earned a staggering nine-figure payday for the blockbuster event, a financial milestone that cemented his status as one of the richest athletes in the world. However, according to Lobov, the monumental wealth generated by the camp did not trickle down to the foundational coaches and cornermen who spent countless hours preparing the fighter for global superstardom.
"He got $100M for Mayweather what did John get??? $100K if even, meant to be 5 percent but he never paid that for any of his fights," Lobov continued, referencing longtime head coach John Kavanagh. "He fired his best mate Derek, father of three kids, weeks before Christmas over something Derek said that Conor didn’t like. Paid Lee, the founder and director of [The Mac Life] 500 euros per week before tax for years, agreed to pay Gerry 10K at the start and 10K at the end of the camp, then wouldn’t pay the second 10K. That’s just a few examples."
While the financial fallout from the Proper No. Twelve whiskey venture had previously formed the bedrock of their courtroom battles, Lobov’s latest statements shifted the focus decisively toward personal safety and alleged intimidation. Lobov claimed that the animosity between them crossed legal and ethical boundaries, alleging that McGregor resorted to dangerous tactics rather than addressing their grievances directly.
"I was at SBG every Tuesday and Thursday all these years, didn’t see him anywhere," Lobov wrote, contrasting his own consistent presence in the gym with McGregor’s celebrity-driven lifestyle. "He went on X, sent people to burn my car and threaten my 60-year-old mother with a hammer, but never had the balls to call my number directly."
Lobov went on to mock the timing of social media call-outs from his former friend, attributing them to erratic behavior in the early morning hours. He painted a stark contrast between his current lifestyle as a family man and the chaotic environment surrounding the combat sports icon.
"I am the godfather of always showing up, taught Conor how to be a real fighter. But he calls me out at 4 a.m. haha that’s ‘junkie o’clock,’ I was asleep with my kids. Allegedly, of course," Lobov added.
Amid the bitterness and severe accusations, Lobov also offered a fleeting reflection on the happier days of their friendship, harking back to a time when they stood shoulder-to-shoulder against rival camps. He specifically recalled the unwavering support McGregor showed him during the tumultuous period surrounding his hostile confrontation with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team ahead of the infamous UFC 223 bus incident in Brooklyn, an event that ultimately catalyzed years of drama within the lightweight division and set the stage for some of the biggest pay-per-view events in combat sports history.
