Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with former sparring partner Artem Lobov over a legal dispute regarding McGregor's Proper No. Twelve whiskey business. Lobov had filed a lawsuit seeking a share of profits from the brand, which McGregor sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was scheduled for hearing in Dublin's High Court but was resolved through negotiation before proceeding. McGregor released a statement expressing satisfaction with the resolution and thanking Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business, adding that he can now focus on training and his upcoming summer fight. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and McGregor did not attend the court proceedings.
Conor McGregor and former training partner Artem Lobov have resolved a legal dispute over McGregor's Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand, with both parties reaching a settlement before the case could be heard at Dublin's High Court.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit seeking a share of profits from the whiskey business, which McGregor sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was set for a formal hearing but was brought to a close through negotiation. McGregor did not attend the court proceedings, and the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable names in combat sports. The Dublin-born southpaw carries a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses and trained out of SBG Ireland alongside Lobov for years. Known for his striking output, he lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 49 percent. In his settlement statement, McGregor expressed satisfaction with the resolution, thanked Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey venture, and indicated he is now focused on training ahead of an upcoming summer fight.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, shared the SBG Ireland gym with McGregor during his own fighting career. The southpaw compiled a professional record of 13 wins, 15 losses, and a draw, landing 3.52 significant strikes per minute across his career. Lobov also stated publicly that he was pleased with the outcome.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal chapter that drew attention to the financial arrangements behind one of MMA's most lucrative business ventures.
- McGregor's statement pointing toward a summer fight suggests his return to competition remains on track despite the off-cage distraction.
- Both fighters trained together at SBG Ireland, making the dispute a rare instance of legal conflict between former teammates from the same camp.
