Conor McGregor has reached a settlement 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 brand, which McGregor reportedly sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was scheduled for hearing in Dublin High Court but was resolved before trial. McGregor stated through his lawyer that he is satisfied the matter is settled and can now focus on training for an upcoming summer fight. Lobov confirmed he is happy with the outcome, though the settlement amount remains undisclosed.
Conor McGregor and former sparring partner Artem Lobov have reached an out-of-court settlement over a lawsuit tied to the Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey brand, resolving a dispute that had been heading toward a full hearing at the Dublin High Court.
Lobov had filed the legal action seeking a share of profits from the whiskey label, which McGregor reportedly sold to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for more than $130 million. The case was resolved before it reached trial, with the settlement amount remaining undisclosed. Through his lawyer, McGregor indicated he is satisfied the matter is behind him and intends to refocus on training for a fight targeted for this summer. Lobov also confirmed he is content with the outcome.
McGregor, 37, holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses and remains one of the sport's most recognizable figures. The Dublin-born southpaw competed out of SBG Ireland and built his reputation on explosive striking, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute across his career at a 49 percent accuracy rate.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, was a longtime training partner of McGregor at SBG Ireland and shares the same southpaw stance. The Russian-born fighter carries a professional record of 13-15-1 and averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute during his career, with a striking accuracy of 41 percent.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal dispute that intersected combat sports and the business world, drawing attention to the financial dealings surrounding one of MMA's most lucrative brand ventures.
- McGregor's stated intention to return to competition this summer keeps his fighting future in focus following an extended absence from the octagon.
- The resolution removes a potential distraction from McGregor's camp as preparations for his reported comeback intensify.
