Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov related to Lobov's claim that he helped create Proper Twelve whiskey. Lobov had previously filed a lawsuit demanding compensation for his alleged contribution to the whiskey brand. Media reports indicated McGregor earned over $100 million from selling his shares in Proper Twelve. Neither Lobov nor McGregor disclosed the amount of compensation paid in the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed he was responsible for coming up with the entire whiskey concept. The dispute has now been resolved between the former training partners.
Conor McGregor has reached a financial settlement with former teammate Artem Lobov, paying an undisclosed sum to resolve a legal dispute centered on the origins of the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit against McGregor claiming he played a foundational role in creating the concept behind Proper Twelve, going as far as to assert he was responsible for the entire idea behind the brand. McGregor, meanwhile, reportedly earned in excess of $100 million when he sold his shares in the company. The settlement closes the chapter on a dispute that drew significant attention given the two men's long-standing personal and professional ties.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The Dublin-born fighter carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and built his reputation as a two-division UFC champion out of SBG Ireland. A southpaw standing 175 cm with a 74-inch reach, he has averaged 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute across his career at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, trained alongside McGregor at SBG Ireland for much of his career. The Russian-born fighter compiled a 13-15-1 professional record and competed as a featherweight, known for his aggressive southpaw style. He lands 3.52 significant strikes per minute at 41 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- The settlement ends a lawsuit that threatened to expose the internal business dealings behind one of combat sports' most lucrative brand ventures
- McGregor's reported $100 million payout from Proper Twelve made the dispute a high-stakes financial matter beyond the sport itself
- Neither party disclosed the compensation figure, leaving the full terms of the resolution private
