Judge to rule on Friday in case alleging Conor McGregor's tweets defamed MMA fighter

Counsel for Conor McGregor said that both were MMA fighters, and in that sport "trash talk" between rivals was commonplace.

Counsel said Conor McGregor (pictured) may well have a defence to the claim of defamation including that his remarks are the truth and can be justified. File picture

The High Court has reserved judgment on an application made by retired MMA fighter Artem Lobov for orders requiring Conor McGregor to take down allegedly defamatory social media posts.

The case came before Mr Justice Garrett Simons, who said that he will rule on an application brought by Mr Lobov, which is opposed by Mr McGregor, for orders including an injunction requiring Mr McGregor to remove the material complained of, on Friday morning.