Conor McGregor reached a settlement with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding a lawsuit over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed suit demanding a share of profits after McGregor sold his stake in Proper 12 to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was scheduled for hearing in Dublin High Court on Wednesday, but both parties reached an agreement before trial. McGregor's attorney read a statement expressing satisfaction with the resolution and thanking Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business, adding that McGregor can now focus on training for an upcoming summer fight. Judge John Jordan noted the parties reached a reasonable agreement, avoiding court time on a matter ultimately subject to negotiation. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome.
A legal dispute between Conor McGregor and former training partner Artem Lobov over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand has been resolved, with both parties reaching a settlement before their case went to trial at the Dublin High Court on Wednesday.
Lobov had filed suit against McGregor seeking a share of profits from the Proper No. Twelve brand following McGregor's sale of his stake to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was set to be heard by Judge John Jordan, who noted after the agreement was reached that the parties had arrived at a reasonable resolution, sparing the court time on a matter that ultimately came down to negotiation.
McGregor's attorney read a statement on his behalf expressing satisfaction with the outcome and acknowledging Lobov's contribution to the whiskey business. Lobov, 39, also stated he was happy with the resolution. The 37-year-old McGregor, his attorney added, can now direct his attention toward training for an upcoming summer fight.
McGregor, who carries a 22-6-0 professional record, is one of Ireland's most recognizable combat sports figures. The Dublin-born southpaw competes at 175 centimeters tall with a 188-centimeter reach and has averaged 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute across his career, connecting at a 49 percent accuracy rate. He trains out of SBG Ireland.
Lobov, a fellow SBG Ireland product and fellow Irishman by adoption, holds a 13-15-1 professional record. The Russian-born southpaw stands at 175 centimeters with a 165-centimeter reach and has landed 3.52 significant strikes per minute at 41 percent accuracy throughout his career. The two men shared years of training together before their business relationship over Proper No. Twelve became the source of contention.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal dispute that tied two longtime teammates to a nine-figure business transaction
- McGregor's camp signaled his focus has shifted back to competition, pointing toward a summer return to the octagon
- The resolution avoids what could have been a lengthy and public examination of the whiskey brand's founding arrangements
