Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov following a legal dispute over Lobov's claimed contribution to the creation of Proper Twelve whiskey. Lobov had previously filed a lawsuit seeking payment for his alleged role in developing the brand. Media reports indicate McGregor earned over $100 million from selling his stake in the whiskey company. Both McGregor and Lobov declined to disclose the exact amount of the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed he was responsible for creating the entire concept.
Conor McGregor has reached a financial settlement with longtime teammate Artem Lobov, resolving a legal dispute centered on Lobov's claimed role in conceiving the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand, according to media reports published April 16, 2026.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit against McGregor alleging he was instrumental in developing the entire concept behind Proper Twelve, and that he was owed compensation for that contribution. McGregor, who reportedly earned more than $100 million from selling his stake in the company, ultimately agreed to pay an undisclosed sum. Neither fighter revealed the specific terms of the agreement.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The Dubliner carries a 22-6-0 professional record and built his reputation as a two-division UFC champion out of SBG Ireland. A southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, he has averaged 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute over his career at a 49 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect his elite offensive output.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, has trained alongside McGregor at SBG Ireland for much of his career. Known as The Russian Hammer, he holds a 13-15-1 professional record and competed primarily as a featherweight. A southpaw with a 65-inch reach, Lobov averaged 3.52 significant strikes per minute during his fighting career, leaning on volume striking in a southpaw stance identical to his more celebrated teammate.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a legal chapter that drew attention to fighter business dealings and profit-sharing arrangements outside the cage.
- Lobov's claim that he conceived the entire Proper Twelve concept raised broader questions about credit and compensation when fighters collaborate on commercial ventures.
- Both men remain linked to SBG Ireland, meaning the resolution likely carries personal as well as financial significance within that camp.
