Conor McGregor has resolved a lawsuit with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed suit 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 in Dublin High Court on Wednesday, but parties reached an agreement before proceedings. McGregor's statement read in court said he is satisfied the matter is resolved and can now focus on training and his upcoming summer fight, while thanking Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome. McGregor last fought in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier after suffering a broken leg in the first round.
Conor McGregor and former training partner Artem Lobov have reached a legal settlement over a dispute tied to the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand, with an agreement confirmed before proceedings began at the Dublin High Court on Wednesday.
McGregor, 37, holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses and built his "The Notorious" brand into one of the sport's most recognizable commercial forces. The Irish southpaw stands 175 cm tall with a 74-inch reach and averages 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career. He sold his stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over 130 million dollars. A statement from McGregor, read in court, indicated he is satisfied with the resolution and intends to focus on training ahead of a scheduled summer fight. He also acknowledged Lobov's contribution to the whiskey business. McGregor last competed in July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg in the first round against Dustin Poirier.
Lobov, 39, who fights out of SBG Ireland under the nickname "The Russian Hammer," carries a professional record of 13-15-1. The 175 cm southpaw had filed suit seeking a share of the profits from the whiskey brand's sale, arguing he had contributed to its development. He expressed satisfaction with the outcome following the settlement. Lobov lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute across his career, and like McGregor, he operates primarily as a striker with minimal submission attempts on his record.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal dispute between two longtime SBG Ireland teammates
- McGregor's court statement references an upcoming summer fight, adding context to his current competitive timeline
- The case centered on profit-sharing from one of MMA's most lucrative brand exits, raising broader questions about fighter business partnerships
