Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov following a dispute over Lobov's claimed contribution to creating the Proper Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had previously filed a lawsuit demanding payment for his alleged help in developing the product. Media reports indicated McGregor earned over $100 million from selling his shares in the whiskey company. Both McGregor and Lobov have declined to disclose the exact amount of the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed he was the one who originally came up with the idea for the whiskey venture.
Conor McGregor has reached a financial settlement with longtime teammate Artem Lobov, paying compensation to resolve a legal dispute centered on Lobov's alleged role in creating the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand. The settlement was confirmed in mid-April 2026, though neither fighter has disclosed the amount paid.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit claiming he was instrumental in developing Proper Twelve from the ground up, including asserting that the original idea for the venture was his. McGregor went on to sell his shares in the whiskey company for a reported sum exceeding $100 million, a windfall that formed the backdrop of Lobov's legal claim.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The Dubliner carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and competes out of SBG Ireland. A natural southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, he has built a reputation as one of the sport's most precise strikers, landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, has long been a close associate of McGregor at SBG Ireland. The Russian-born fighter holds a professional record of 13-15-1 and shares his teammate's southpaw stance, though he stands at a shorter 65-inch reach. He averages 3.52 significant strikes per minute and has a striking accuracy of 41 percent. Lobov retired from active competition without ever reaching the title contention of his more celebrated training partner.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a years-long legal dispute between two longtime SBG Ireland teammates.
- McGregor's reported $100 million-plus payout from Proper Twelve underscores how far fighter business ventures have expanded beyond the cage.
- Neither party disclosing terms leaves open questions about the scope of Lobov's contribution and compensation.
