Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with former sparring partner Artem Lobov over a lawsuit concerning Proper No. Twelve whiskey profits. Lobov had filed a lawsuit demanding 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 read in court expressed satisfaction with the resolution and thanked Lobov for his contributions to the whiskey business. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome, though the specific settlement amount was not disclosed. McGregor was not present at the court hearings.
Conor McGregor and former sparring partner Artem Lobov resolved their legal dispute over Proper No. Twelve whiskey profits on April 15, 2026, settling the case before it could go to trial at the Dublin High Court.
Lobov had initiated a lawsuit seeking a share of the proceeds after McGregor reportedly sold his stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits for over $130 million in 2021. Lobov argued he was owed a portion of those profits, and the case had been scheduled for a Wednesday hearing before both parties agreed to settle. The specific financial terms were not disclosed. McGregor was not present in court, though a statement read on his behalf expressed satisfaction with the resolution and acknowledged Lobov's contributions to the whiskey business. Lobov himself indicated he was happy with the outcome.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The Dublin-born southpaw carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and built his reputation as a two-division UFC champion known for explosive striking, averaging 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career.
Lobov, 39, also fighting out of Ireland under the SBG Ireland banner, compiled a professional record of 13-15-1 during his fighting career. The Russian-born southpaw, nicknamed The Russian Hammer, stood alongside McGregor through much of his rise, serving as a regular training partner before their professional paths diverged.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal dispute between two longtime teammates that had drawn significant attention in MMA circles
- Lobov's claim centered on his role in helping build the Proper No. Twelve brand, raising broader questions about compensation for fighters who contribute to business ventures outside competition
- With the case resolved before trial, the full details of any business arrangement between the two men remain private
