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PFL Pulls Artem LobovZubaira Tukhugov Bout After Training Injury

The canceled Dubai matchup had marked Lobov's planned return in a grudge rooted in the 2018 McGregor–Nurmagomedov saga.

Overview

  • PFL officials confirmed Lobov was injured in training and removed from Friday's Dubai card against Zubaira Tukhugov.
  • No details have been disclosed on the nature of the injury or any timeline for rescheduling the bout.
  • The matchup was set to be Lobov's first fight in years, promoted to settle a longstanding dispute tied to the UFC 223 incidents.
  • In a recent interview, Lobov claimed Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz urged Khabib to target Conor McGregor, which he believes fueled the rivalry.
  • Lobov is also pursuing a lawsuit against McGregor over Proper No. Twelve proceeds, with a trial reported for December.