Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with Artem Lobov regarding a legal dispute over the sale of McGregor's whiskey brand. Lobov's lawyer appeared in court and informed the judge that an agreement had been reached, ending the need for further legal proceedings. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed publicly. Lobov had originally filed a lawsuit claiming he was entitled to 5% of the proceeds from the whiskey sale based on an alleged oral agreement to help launch the brand. McGregor had denied making any such agreement with Lobov.
Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov have resolved their legal dispute over whiskey brand profits, with a settlement reached in court on April 16, 2026. Lobov's attorney appeared before the judge to confirm the agreement had been made, bringing an end to what had been a contentious and closely watched case between two longtime teammates. The terms of the deal remain confidential.
The lawsuit originated with Lobov's claim that he held an oral agreement with McGregor entitling him to five percent of the proceeds from the sale of McGregor's whiskey brand, based on his role in helping launch it. McGregor denied that any such agreement existed.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The Dubliner carries a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses and competed out of SBG Ireland throughout his career. Known as "The Notorious," he averaged 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute with a 49 percent striking accuracy, numbers that reflect the sharp, precise boxing style that made him a two-division UFC champion.
Lobov, 39, fought under the nickname "The Russian Hammer" and shares Irish roots and the same SBG Ireland home as McGregor. The southpaw finished his MMA career with a record of 13-15-1 and averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute. The two were close training partners for years, which gave Lobov's claims of an informal business arrangement a degree of credibility that kept the case alive through litigation.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a legal dispute that had strained a long-standing personal and professional relationship between the two fighters
- McGregor denied the existence of any oral agreement, meaning the case raised broader questions about informal business dealings in combat sports circles
- No verdict was reached on the merits, leaving McGregor's position neither legally validated nor overturned
