Conor McGregor has settled a legal dispute with former sparring partner Artem Lobov regarding the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed a lawsuit demanding a share of profits after McGregor reportedly sold his stake in the brand to Proximo Spirits in 2021 for over $130 million. The case was scheduled for trial at Dublin's High Court but was resolved through a settlement agreement before proceedings began. McGregor's attorney read a statement saying he was satisfied the matter was resolved and thanked Lobov for his contribution to the whiskey business. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome, though the financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The judge praised both parties for reaching a reasonable agreement.
Conor McGregor and former sparring partner Artem Lobov have resolved their legal dispute over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand, avoiding a full trial at Dublin's High Court after reaching a settlement agreement earlier this month.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit seeking a share of profits from the whiskey venture, claiming a contribution to the brand's success. His grievance centered on McGregor's reported sale of his stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits in 2021, a deal said to be worth over $130 million. The financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but both parties expressed satisfaction with the outcome. McGregor's attorney read a statement on his behalf saying he was pleased the matter had been resolved and acknowledged Lobov's role in the business. Lobov echoed that sentiment publicly. The presiding judge praised both men for arriving at a reasonable agreement before proceedings formally got underway.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most prominent figures in combat sports history. The Dubliner holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses and trains out of SBG Ireland. He is a southpaw standing 175 centimeters tall with a 188-centimeter reach, and his career striking numbers reflect his reputation as a dangerous finisher, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy.
Lobov, also based in Ireland and a longtime SBG Ireland teammate of McGregor, carries a professional record of 13-15-1. The 39-year-old Russian-born fighter competes as a southpaw at 175 centimeters and has averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute across his career, with a striking accuracy of 41 percent.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal chapter connected to one of combat sports' most lucrative brand deals
- Both fighters remain associated with SBG Ireland, making the resolution of their dispute notable within that camp
- No financial terms were disclosed, leaving the full extent of Lobov's claim unanswered publicly
