Conor McGregor has reached a settlement agreement with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding a lawsuit over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed a lawsuit demanding a share of profits from the sale of the whiskey brand, which McGregor reportedly sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was scheduled for hearing on Wednesday at the Dublin High Court, but the parties reached an agreement during proceedings. McGregor's statement read in court expressed satisfaction with the resolution and thanked Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business, adding that he can now focus on training and his upcoming summer fight. Lobov stated after the hearing that he is happy with the outcome, though the specific terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov have reached a settlement in their legal dispute over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand, with the agreement finalised during proceedings at the Dublin High Court on April 15, 2026.
Lobov, 39, had filed a lawsuit seeking a share of the profits from the whiskey business, which McGregor reportedly sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for more than $130 million. The case had been scheduled for a full hearing on Wednesday, but both parties came to terms before the matter could be fully litigated. The specific financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed publicly.
McGregor, 37, had a statement read in court expressing satisfaction with the resolution. He also acknowledged Lobov's contribution to the whiskey brand and indicated the settlement allows him to redirect his attention to training and a scheduled summer fight. Lobov, speaking after the hearing, also said he was happy with the outcome.
Both men are Irish-based fighters who trained together at SBG Ireland. McGregor, nicknamed The Notorious, carries a professional record of 22-6-0 and competes as one of the most recognisable names in mixed martial arts, landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 49 percent across his career. Lobov, known as The Russian Hammer, holds a record of 13-15-1 and stands five-foot-nine with a 65-inch reach, averaging 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute at a 41 percent accuracy rate.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a legal chapter that had the potential to complicate McGregor's stated return to competition
- McGregor's court statement explicitly referenced a summer fight, keeping his comeback plans in the public conversation
- The case drew attention to the financial arrangements surrounding one of combat sports' most profitable brand deals
