Conor McGregor settles legal dispute with Artem Lobov over whiskey business

Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding a lawsuit over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed a claim demanding a share of profits from the sale of the whiskey business, which McGregor reportedly sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was scheduled for Wednesday hearing at Dublin's High Court, but parties reached an agreement before proceedings. McGregor's statement read in court expressed satisfaction with the resolution and thanked Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business, adding he can now focus on training and an upcoming summer fight. Lobov also stated he was happy with the outcome. Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and McGregor did not attend the court hearings.