Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov following a legal dispute over Lobov's claimed contribution to creating Proper Twelve whiskey. Lobov had previously filed a lawsuit seeking payment for his alleged role in developing the whiskey brand. 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 compensation paid. Lobov had previously claimed he was responsible for creating the concept, and sources indicate he is satisfied with the settlement amount.
Conor McGregor has paid a compensation settlement to longtime teammate Artem Lobov, resolving a legal dispute centered on Lobov's claimed role in creating the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand, according to media reports published in April 2026.
Lobov, 39, had filed a lawsuit alleging he was responsible for conceiving the Proper Twelve concept and deserved financial recognition for that contribution. McGregor went on to sell his shares in the brand for a reported sum exceeding $100 million. Lobov is described by sources as satisfied with the settlement amount, though neither fighter has disclosed the exact figure.
McGregor, 37, is one of combat sports' most prominent figures outside the cage as well as inside it. The Dublin-born fighter carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and competes at lightweight and welterweight for the UFC. He averages 5.32 significant strikes per minute with a 49 percent striking accuracy, numbers that reflect the aggressive, precise style that made him a two-division champion and a global celebrity. His commercial ventures, Proper Twelve among them, turned that celebrity into a business empire.
Lobov, also based in Ireland and a product of SBG Ireland alongside McGregor, holds a professional record of 13-15-1. The Russian-born featherweight known as The Russian Hammer has long been considered a close friend and training partner of McGregor, which gives the legal dispute an added layer of significance beyond the financial details.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a public legal conflict between two fighters who have trained together for years at SBG Ireland
- It highlights the commercial stakes surrounding Proper Twelve, which generated over $100 million for McGregor on the sale of his stake
- The outcome leaves the exact compensation figure undisclosed, meaning the full financial terms remain private
