Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with Artem Lobov regarding a legal dispute over the multi-million dollar sale of the Proper Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov's attorney appeared in court and informed the judge that an agreement had been reached, making further court proceedings unnecessary. The terms of the settlement remain confidential and were not disclosed. Lobov originally filed suit 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 agreement with Lobov.
Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov have resolved their legal battle over the sale of the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand, with a settlement confirmed in court on April 16, 2026. Lobov's attorney informed the presiding judge that both parties had reached an agreement, rendering further proceedings unnecessary. The specific terms of the deal were not disclosed and remain confidential.
Lobov, 39, originally brought the suit claiming he was owed five percent of the proceeds from the multi-million dollar sale of Proper Twelve, citing an alleged verbal agreement that he would play a role in helping launch the brand. McGregor denied that any such agreement was ever made. The case had drawn considerable attention given the long-standing friendship and training partnership between the two fighters.
McGregor, 37, carries a professional MMA record of 22-6 and built his name as one of the sport's most recognizable figures during his time competing at featherweight and lightweight. He and Lobov are both Irish-based southpaws who trained together at SBG Ireland. McGregor lands 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect his decorated stand-up career.
Lobov, a southpaw with a 13-15-1 record across his professional career, holds a notable place in McGregor's inner circle and was the catalyst for the infamous Barclays Center backstage incident in 2018. He lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute at 41 percent accuracy over the course of his fighting career.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile dispute that put a rare public strain on one of MMA's most well-known friendships
- Lobov's claim centered on an unwritten verbal agreement, raising broader questions about informal business arrangements in combat sports
- The confidential terms leave the financial outcome unknown, meaning neither side's public position was formally vindicated by the court
