Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with Artem Lobov regarding their legal dispute over McGregor's whiskey brand sale. Lobov's attorney appeared in court and informed the judge that an agreement had been reached between the parties, eliminating the need for further litigation. The terms of the settlement remain confidential and have not been disclosed publicly. Lobov had originally filed a lawsuit claiming he was entitled to 5% of the sale proceeds based on an alleged verbal agreement that he would help launch McGregor's whiskey brand. McGregor had denied ever making such an arrangement.
Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov have resolved their legal dispute over the sale of McGregor's whiskey brand, with both parties reaching a settlement agreement on April 16, 2026. An attorney representing Lobov appeared before the court to confirm that a deal had been struck, rendering further litigation unnecessary. The terms of the settlement are confidential and have not been made public.
Lobov had originally brought the lawsuit claiming he was owed five percent of the proceeds from the whiskey brand's sale, citing an alleged verbal agreement in which McGregor had promised him a share in exchange for helping launch the business. McGregor denied that any such arrangement had ever been made.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The Dublin-born fighter holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses, competing out of SBG Ireland. Known as "The Notorious," he is a two-division UFC champion whose striking output of 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute and 49 percent striking accuracy underline his reputation as one of the sport's most dangerous hands.
Lobov, 39, also an Ireland-based fighter who trains at SBG Ireland, compiled a professional record of 13-15-1 during his career. Fighting out of a southpaw stance, the Russian-born featherweight known as "The Russian Hammer" averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute and posted a striking accuracy of 41 percent across his career.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal dispute that drew significant attention given the personal history between the two former teammates.
- McGregor had denied the existence of any verbal agreement, making the confidential settlement terms a subject of ongoing speculation.
- The resolution removes a public legal distraction for McGregor as he navigates his professional future inside and outside the sport.
