Overview

• Conor McGregor ended his bid for Ireland’s presidency, and Artem Lobov publicly supported the decision, saying McGregor is not in the right mindset to run.
• Lobov said McGregor had long contemplated political office, noting he once arranged a meeting with Vladimir Putin as part of building high-level contacts.
• Pointing to recent behavior, Lobov referenced McGregor pulling out of a press conference as evidence that he is not himself right now.
• McGregor was found liable in Ireland over a 2018 sexual assault case and lost his appeal, and he also faces a separate lawsuit in the United States related to a 2023 Miami Heat game.
• McGregor has shifted focus to a fighting comeback and work with BKFC, while Lobov returns on October 3 at PFL Champions Series 2 against Zubaira Tukhugov.