Conor McGregor has resolved his legal dispute with former sparring partner Artem Lobov over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey business. The case was scheduled for hearing in Dublin's High Court but was settled before proceedings began. Lobov had sued McGregor demanding a share of profits after McGregor reportedly sold his stake in Proper 12 to Proximo Spirits for over $130 million in 2021. McGregor's attorney read a statement saying he was satisfied the matter was resolved and could now focus on training for an upcoming summer fight. Lobov stated he was happy with the outcome. The specific terms of the settlement remain confidential.
A legal dispute between Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov over the Proper No. Twelve whiskey brand has been resolved, with both parties reaching a confidential settlement before a scheduled hearing at Dublin's High Court on April 15, 2026.
Lobov had taken legal action against his longtime training partner, claiming a share of profits from the whiskey business. The lawsuit centered on McGregor's reported sale of his stake in Proper No. Twelve to Proximo Spirits for over $130 million in 2021. The case never reached full proceedings, with the settlement announced before the hearing formally got underway. McGregor's attorney read a statement on his behalf saying he was satisfied the matter had been resolved and that he could now direct his attention toward training for an upcoming summer fight. Lobov, for his part, also stated he was happy with the outcome. The specific financial terms remain confidential.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most prominent figures in combat sports history. The Dubliner carries a 22-6-0 professional record and competes out of SBG Ireland. A southpaw standing 175 centimeters tall with a 188-centimeter reach, he has averaged 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute across his career at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, trains alongside McGregor at SBG Ireland and shares the same southpaw stance. The Russian-born fighter holds a 13-15-1 professional record and stands 175 centimeters with a 165-centimeter reach. He has averaged 3.52 significant strikes per minute at 41 percent accuracy throughout his career.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal dispute between two longtime teammates and training partners
- McGregor's camp signaled a return to active competition, with a summer fight referenced in his attorney's statement
- The case drew attention to the financial complexities surrounding athlete-backed business ventures
