Conor McGregor has resolved a legal dispute with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed a lawsuit demanding a share of profits from the sale of the brand, which McGregor reportedly sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was scheduled for hearing at Dublin's High Court but was settled before proceedings. McGregor issued a statement thanking Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business and expressed satisfaction that the matter was resolved, allowing him to focus on training for an upcoming summer fight. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome. McGregor did not attend the court hearings, and his last octagon appearance was in July 2021 when he lost to Dustin Poirier with a broken leg.
Conor McGregor has settled a legal dispute with former sparring partner Artem Lobov over profits from the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand, with both parties reaching an agreement before the case could be heard at Dublin's High Court.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit claiming a share of proceeds from the sale of Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits, a deal reportedly worth over $130 million in 2021. The case was set for a High Court hearing but was resolved before proceedings got underway. McGregor issued a statement acknowledging Lobov's contribution to the whiskey business and expressed satisfaction that the matter had been put to rest. Lobov also confirmed he was happy with the outcome. McGregor did not appear at the court hearings.
McGregor, 37, carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and competes out of SBG Ireland. One of the most recognizable names in combat sports, the Irish southpaw averages 5.32 significant strikes per minute with 49 percent accuracy across his career. His last octagon appearance came in July 2021, a loss to Dustin Poirier in which he suffered a broken leg. In his settlement statement, McGregor indicated he is now focused on training for an upcoming summer fight.
Lobov, also 39 and representing SBG Ireland, holds a professional record of 13-15-1. The Russian-born fighter, who holds Irish citizenship, competed predominantly at featherweight and lightweight during his UFC tenure and averages 3.52 significant strikes per minute. Though his career in the cage has wound down in recent years, his connection to McGregor through their long-standing friendship and shared business ventures kept him in the public eye well beyond his fighting days.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal chapter that had drawn significant attention in Ireland and the broader MMA community
- McGregor's reference to a summer fight is the most direct public signal yet that a comeback remains in his plans
- Lobov's willingness to pursue legal action against a close ally underscored the financial scale of the Proper No. Twelve brand
