McGregor settles Proper 12 whiskey lawsuit with Lobov, avoiding trial

Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with former sparring partner Artem Lobov over a legal dispute regarding 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 Wednesday in Dublin High Court, but the parties reached an agreement just before proceedings. McGregor's statement thanked Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business and expressed satisfaction that the matter was resolved so he could focus on training for an upcoming summer fight. Lobov confirmed he was happy with the settlement, though the specific financial terms were not disclosed. The judge commended the parties for reaching a reasonable agreement and avoiding court time.