Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov following Lobov's claims that he helped create the Proper Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had previously filed a lawsuit demanding payment for his contribution to the whiskey venture. McGregor reportedly earned over $100 million from selling his shares in the brand. Both McGregor and Lobov have declined to disclose the exact amount of compensation paid, though Artem is said to be satisfied with the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed that he was the one who came up with the original idea for the whiskey.
Conor McGregor has paid compensation to fellow SBG Ireland teammate Artem Lobov, resolving a legal dispute over the origins of the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand, with news of the settlement emerging on April 16, 2026.
Lobov, 39, had filed a lawsuit against McGregor alleging that he conceived the original idea for the whiskey venture and deserved a share of the proceeds. McGregor reportedly earned in excess of $100 million when he sold his stake in Proper Twelve. The exact figure paid to Lobov has not been disclosed by either party, though Lobov is said to be satisfied with the outcome.
McGregor, 37 and holding a professional MMA record of 22 wins and 6 losses, is one of the most commercially successful fighters in the history of the sport. The Dubliner, nicknamed "The Notorious," built much of his post-fight business empire around the Proper Twelve brand following its launch. His fighting credentials include a striking output of 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career.
Lobov, nicknamed "The Russian Hammer" despite representing Ireland, carries a professional record of 13-15-1 and has long been associated with McGregor through their shared team at SBG Ireland. The 39-year-old southpaw lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute and has been a visible figure within the McGregor camp throughout the sport's recent era.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a legal dispute between two longtime training partners and teammates at SBG Ireland.
- McGregor's Proper Twelve sale generated over $100 million, making the compensation claim one of the more significant financial disputes tied to MMA fighter business ventures.
- Neither party has revealed the settlement amount, leaving the full financial resolution private.
