Conor McGregor reached a settlement with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding a lawsuit over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed a lawsuit 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 on Wednesday at Dublin's High Court, but parties reached an agreement before proceedings. McGregor's statement said he was satisfied the matter was resolved and could now focus on training and his upcoming summer fight. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome. McGregor did not attend the court hearings, and specific terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov have reached a legal settlement over a dispute tied to the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand, with both parties agreeing to terms before a scheduled hearing at Dublin's High Court.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit against his former sparring partner, claiming he was owed a share of profits following McGregor's sale of his stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits in 2021, a deal reported to have exceeded $130 million. The case had been set for proceedings on Wednesday, but an agreement was reached before the matter went before the court. Specific terms of the settlement were not disclosed. McGregor, 37, issued a statement saying he was satisfied the matter had been resolved and indicated he could now direct his attention toward training and a planned summer fight. Lobov also expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
McGregor, who competes at 170 cm and carries a 188 cm reach, holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses, fighting out of SBG Ireland. The southpaw is one of the sport's most recognizable figures, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute across his career with a 49 percent striking accuracy.
Lobov, also 175 cm and a southpaw fighting out of SBG Ireland, carries a professional record of 13-15-1 and is 39 years old. The Russian-born fighter based in Ireland averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute during his MMA career, with a striking accuracy of 41 percent.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a legal chapter that had the potential to complicate McGregor's return to competition
- McGregor's reference to a summer fight suggests active preparation is underway, though no opponent or promotion has been confirmed
- Both men trained together for years at SBG Ireland, making the dispute a notable falling-out within a close-knit camp
