Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov following a legal dispute over the creation of Proper Twelve whiskey. Lobov had filed a lawsuit claiming he contributed to developing the whiskey brand and deserved compensation. Media reports indicate McGregor earned over $100 million from selling his shares in Proper Twelve. Both McGregor and Lobov have declined to disclose the exact amount of the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed he was instrumental in creating the concept for the whiskey brand.
Conor McGregor has reached a financial settlement with longtime teammate Artem Lobov, paying compensation to resolve a legal dispute centered on the origins of the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit against McGregor alleging he played an instrumental role in developing the concept behind Proper Twelve and was entitled to a share of its proceeds. McGregor, who reportedly earned more than $100 million from selling his stake in the brand, and Lobov have both declined to reveal the specific terms of the settlement.
McGregor, 37, is one of combat sports' most recognizable figures. The Dubliner carries a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses, competing out of SBG Ireland as a southpaw with a 74-inch reach. Inside the cage he has consistently been among the sport's most active strikers, landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate across his career.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, is a fellow SBG Ireland product and has been one of McGregor's closest associates over the years. He holds a professional record of 13 wins, 15 losses, and one draw. The southpaw stands 175 cm tall and averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute during his MMA career, with a striking accuracy of 41 percent.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a legal chapter that put two longtime teammates and training partners on opposing sides of a courtroom dispute.
- Lobov's claim rested on his alleged creative contribution to the Proper Twelve brand, one of the most lucrative ventures tied to an active combat sports athlete.
- The resolution keeps the financial specifics private, leaving the precise value of Lobov's compensation undisclosed.
