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 seeking a share of the profits after McGregor reportedly sold his stake in Proper 12 to Proximo Spirits for over $130 million in 2021. The case was scheduled for Wednesday in Dublin High Court but was resolved before trial. McGregor's statement indicated he is satisfied with the resolution and can now focus on training for his upcoming summer fight. Lobov stated he is happy with the outcome. McGregor last fought in July 2021 when he suffered a broken leg against Dustin Poirier.
Conor McGregor and former training partner Artem Lobov have reached a settlement in their legal dispute over profits from the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand, resolving the case before it could go to trial at the Dublin High Court.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit claiming a share of the proceeds after McGregor sold his stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits in 2021 in a deal reported to be worth over $130 million. The case had been scheduled for a Wednesday hearing in Dublin but was concluded without a trial. Both men issued statements indicating satisfaction with the outcome, and McGregor noted that the resolution allows him to redirect his focus toward training for a planned summer fight.
McGregor, 37, carries a professional record of 22-6-0 and competes out of SBG Ireland. One of the most recognizable names in combat sports, the Irish southpaw last set foot in the octagon in July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier. He lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate across his career.
Lobov, also 37 and also representing SBG Ireland, holds a professional record of 13-15-1. Known as The Russian Hammer, the southpaw stands five-foot-nine with a 65-inch reach and has averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute over the course of his career.
Poirier, 37, from the United States and training out of American Top Team, holds a record of 30-10-0. The Diamond lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and adds 1.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him one of the more complete fighters in the lightweight division.
Why it matters
- The settlement clears a significant legal distraction for McGregor ahead of his stated return to competition
- Lobov's claim centered on his role in the early development of Proper No. Twelve, raising broader questions about fighter business partnerships
- McGregor's return timeline remains the primary sporting storyline to watch following the resolution
