Artem Lobov believes his long-time friend and training partner Conor McGregor should rematch Khabib Nurmagomedov next, rather than fight lightweight contender Justin Gaethje. 

The Irish government announced on Friday night that people should remain at home for two weeks unless their need for travel is absolutely essential, and McGregor appealed for police to be supported.

Conor McGregor's trainer has hinted that the Notorious could be a last-minute replacement to fight Tony Ferguson and save UFC 249 with Khabib Nurmagomedov stranded in Russia.

April 18 has been circled in the diary, not just by MMA fans but also anyone craving some competitive live sport. Here, Sportsmail looks at the questions surrounding the UFC 249 show.

Khabib Nurmagomedov announced on Wednesday evening that he was back in his native Dagestan and ruled out the prospect of breaking the coronavirus quarantine to compete at UFC 249.

Nurmagomedov was being interviewed by an ESPN reporter on Instagram and McGregor sent a request to be in the video . To which Nurmagomedov responded: 'You know what I feel?

Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager has launched a bizarre tirade at Conor McGregor, calling him 'a jealous prostitute' and 'fake'. 

Many have speculated who McGregor should fight next but Manchester-born Bisping believes there is only one opponent he will be facing once UFC returns to our screens.

Thousands of pieces of medical equipment have been delivered to hospitals in Ireland as a result of Conor McGregor's €1million donation to the fight against coronavirus.

The 31-year-old Louisiana resident is keen to get back to action and has expressed his interest in fighting either McGregor or Diaz, and is open to the bout taking place in the octagon or the ring.

Tony Ferguson has ordered Conor McGregor to 'get in line' to fight him and claimed the Irishman was 'probably drunk' when calling him out. The Irishman has since deleted his tweet.

The UFC fighter has helped in the fight against the deadly disease by donating one million euros that has gone towards cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment and 50,000 masks for hospitals.

The former UFC champion, 31, cannot use his own name for his sportswear brand. McGregor New York, founded in 1921 by Scotsman David Doniger, won the legal battle.

If pandemic continues to halt proceedings, UFC president Dana White has claimed that future fights will instead take place on a private island, which is said to be 'up and running by June'.

Eddie Alvarez has claimed that Conor McGregor will never beat the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov inside the octagon.

Floyd Mayweather made a passing dig at Conor McGregor before a sparring session on Sunday, claiming that the UFC star does not want a rematch. 

Conor McGregor has been involved in just one boxing fight in his career, where he eventually lost to American legend Floyd Mayweather in the tenth round back in 2017.

Donald Cerrone revealed he struggled to get motivated for his UFC 246 fight against Conor McGregor, which ended in an embarrassing 40-second defeat to the Irishman. 

Donald Cerrone has admitted that his 'brain was rattled' after the 40-second obliteration by Conor McGregor in January. The UFC 246 event saw 'Cowboy' wilt early in the first round. 

The American joined McGregor's training camp and sparred with the UFC star to help him prepare for his hotly-anticipated boxing match with Floyd Mayweathe, but they fell out soon after.

Conor McGregor personally delivered supplies to a Dublin children's hospital on Thursday amid the COVID-19 crisis.

He may have officially retired 11 years ago, but boxing great Oscar De La Hoya insists he would defeat Conor McGregor inside two rounds if they fought today.

UFC president Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor is in top shape and is pestering him for a contest on 'Fight Island'. The Irishman could be in action as early as mid June.

Conor McGregor took aim at the UFC in a now-deleted tweet as it appeared he stood 3rd in the lightweight rankings behind Dustin Poirier.

Conor McGregor is ready to lace-up his boxing gloves again, accepting a challenge from retired fighter Oscar De La Hoya, who thinks he can knock out the Irish UFC star inside two rounds. 

Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday and said he 'couldn't care less' if Iranian officials want to negotiate with Washington DC, instead warning the regime to not attack the thousands in Tehran.

General Secretary of the Prison Officers Association Steve Gillan this morning said that some prisoners across sites in the UK have already been forced to self-isolate.

Diego Godin famously turned down an opportunity to join Mourinho when he was United manager two years ago, instead choosing to sign a new contract with then-side Atletico Madrid.

The 27-year-old last featured for the Dark Blues during the World Cup last year and was left out of the Six Nations for an alleged late-night drinking session at team hotel.   

Argentina and Brazil lock horns for the 111th time in Saudi Arabia to renew one of football's most iconic rivalries. Sportsmail has put together an all-time combined XI ahead of Friday's clash.

Major changes could be on the horizon for the Logies, after Channel Nine failed to win a single award and Married At First Sight lost out in the 'Most Popular Reality Program' category

As the entire cast of the hit sitcom Friends finalize their agreements for a reunion special, the stars will reportedly earn between $2.25-$2.5 million for the show after turning down first $1 million offer.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has claimed he isn't 'scared' to settle his rivalry with Conor McGregor outside of the Octagon.

It is almost impossible to find a consensus among fight fans over the top 10 knockouts in UFC history given the vast number of spectacular finishes down the years. 

Madison Cornwell, 23, and aspiring brain surgeon Anne Baldock, 24, both students at UC San Diego, died when Lance Cpl. Jason Riley King, 21, allegedly smashed into them on Saturday night.

Anastasia Karanikolaou AKA Stassie, 22, looked sensational in a variety of figure-flaunting ensembles from top designers as she posed for the eye-catching photos for her new EGO campaign

Director Genevieve Nnaji tweeted: 'We did not choose who colonized us,' on Monday after Lionheart was disqualified from the Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category at Oscars 2020.

Trump said people like gunman Christopher Harper-Mercer, who killed nine at Umpqua Community College and legally owned 13 firearms, can 'slip through the cracks'.

Former Argentina forward Diego Maradona suggested Lionel Messi was 'in decline' after Barcelona's 1-1 draw in the Champions League against his old side on Tuesday evening.

The Brazilian has faced the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during an illustrious career but says the notoriously tricky former Chelsea striker was the toughest to get the better of.

A host of high-profile managers were linked with the Inter Miami job ahead of their first MLS season in February, but owner David Beckham is set to unveil Alonso as his first manager on Monday.

The designer, 45, took to Instagram Stories to share a video of the Land Rover Defender that David, 45, was assembling, and joked he should be able to complete it as it's made for children aged 11 and over.

Former Monterrey coach Alonso is the only manager to have won the CONCACAF Champions League with two different teams and will take the reigns of the new MLS franchise immediately.

The personality known as Cheryl is in negotiations to join the cast of West End musical Chicago, writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE.

The actor, 58, said he had to check that he was not violating any libel laws or broadcasting decency standards when making a crude comment about Dame Judi.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel heaped pressure on the PM by insisting the UK must provide solutions to the impasse after the House of Commons delivered a huge rejection of her deal.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged the United States to be a 'mutually respectful partner' and reject nationalism as Germany marks 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The highly-anticipated rematch between the pair of boxers saw Tyson Fury claim the WBC heavyweight title from the Bronze Bomber with a knockout win in Las Vegas on February 22.

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Arthur has been linked with a series of top European clubs, including the likes of Tottenham and Inter Milan, with Barcelona seemingly ready to cash in on one of their young talents.