Conor McGregor has settled a lawsuit with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding profits from the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed a lawsuit demanding a share of the profits after McGregor reportedly 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 indicated he is satisfied with the resolution and can now focus on training and his upcoming summer fight. Lobov stated he is happy with the outcome. McGregor was not present at the court hearings, and his last octagon appearance was in July 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier with a broken leg in the first round.
Conor McGregor and former sparring partner Artem Lobov have settled a legal dispute over profits from the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand, with both sides reaching an agreement before a scheduled hearing at Dublin's High Court.
Lobov had filed the lawsuit seeking a share of the proceeds after McGregor reportedly sold his stake in the Proper No. Twelve brand to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was due before the court on Wednesday, but the two parties resolved matters without the need for formal proceedings. McGregor was not present at any of the hearings. Both men issued statements indicating satisfaction with the outcome.
McGregor, 37, carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and competes out of SBG Ireland. The Notorious has not fought since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier in the first round of their trilogy bout, and his statement indicated he is now focused on training ahead of a planned summer return to the octagon. Among active and recently active lightweights, McGregor's output of 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute and his 74-inch reach remain notable benchmarks from his peak years.
Lobov, 39, holds a professional record of 13-15-1 and also trains out of SBG Ireland. The Russian Hammer, who stands five-foot-nine with a 65-inch reach, expressed that he too is content with how the matter concluded. He stated he is happy with the outcome.
Why it matters
- McGregor's legal slate is now clearer as he targets a 2025 comeback fight
- The settlement avoids a prolonged public dispute that could have complicated McGregor's return timeline
- Lobov, a long-time member of McGregor's inner circle, closes a chapter that had publicly strained their relationship
