Conor McGregor turns up for fight with ‘f****’ Artem Lobov after UFC star is sued by ex-pal over Proper 12 whiskey sale

CONOR McGREGOR called out Artem Lobov to a fight in his gym after allegedly being hit with two lawsuits from his former friend.

The ex-UFC champion sold his controlling stake in his Proper 12 whiskey business, alongside two other shareholders, for a combined £500m last year.

Lobov, a long-time friend of McGregor's, alleges he was the brains behind the Irishman's popular drink.

The Russian has now opened court proceedings in Ireland claiming he is entitled to five per cent of the profits from the Proper 12 sale.

McGregor labelled Lobov a "RAT" in a now-deleted tweet but continued his tirade on social media again, claiming he was being sued for defamation.

He said: “This is a call out to Artem, the f****, fairy pad, Lobov.

“I’m challenging you to a fight tonight 10:30pm. I’ll meet you down at SBG Concorde and we’ll fight for the whole lot.

"Going through having lawyers message me about defamation and all this suing and all.

“You’re a little blouse, mate. I’ll see you SBG Concord tonight at 10:30pm and I’ll fight you for the whole lot. Answer this f****** call out, you little blouse.”

McGregor, 34, posted a picture online, wearing an Ireland shirt with his face covered, outside his Straight Blast Gym.

Lobov has remained publicly silent amid the legal proceedings but McGregor once more mocked the retired fighter and his friend Damian Zwolinski.

He posted a picture of the pair with the caption: "Go on the lads! Two little f***** on a rock."

McGregor claimed he is also being sued alongside his dad Tony for defamation against Lobov.

He tweeted: "My da 63 year of age getting lawyer letters off artem omg. You told my da and me that you keep rodents and reptiles as pets.