Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov, who had demanded payment for his role in creating Proper Twelve whiskey. Lobov previously filed a lawsuit claiming he helped develop the whiskey brand. Media reports indicate McGregor earned over $100 million from selling his stake in the company. Neither McGregor nor Lobov disclosed the amount of compensation paid, though Lobov is reportedly satisfied with the settlement.
Conor McGregor has paid an undisclosed sum in compensation to teammate Artem Lobov, resolving a legal dispute centered on the origins of the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand. The settlement, reported on April 16, 2026, brings an end to a lawsuit Lobov had filed claiming he played a meaningful role in developing the brand before it was brought to market.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable fighters in combat sports history. The Dublin-born southpaw carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and competes out of SBG Ireland. Media reports cited in the summary suggest he earned more than $100 million when he sold his stake in Proper Twelve, a windfall that formed the basis of Lobov's grievance. Inside the cage, McGregor has long been known for his sharp counter-striking, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate.
Lobov, also 39 and Ireland-based, is a fellow SBG product and a longtime member of McGregor's inner circle. The Russian-born southpaw holds a professional record of 13-15-1 and stands five-foot-nine with a 65-inch reach. He had argued that his contributions to the whiskey venture's early development entitled him to a share of its considerable profits.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a public dispute between two long-standing teammates and training partners at SBG Ireland.
- Lobov is described in reports as satisfied with the compensation received, suggesting the matter is fully resolved.
- The case drew attention to the business arrangements surrounding one of the most lucrative fighter-backed brand exits in combat sports history.
Neither McGregor nor Lobov disclosed the financial terms of the agreement.
