Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov following a legal dispute over Lobov's contribution to the creation of Proper Twelve whiskey. Lobov had filed a lawsuit claiming he helped create the whiskey brand, for which McGregor reportedly earned over $100 million from selling his shares. Both parties have declined to disclose the exact amount of the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed he was the one who came up with the concept for the whiskey brand. The resolution ends the legal battle between the former training partners.
Conor McGregor has reached a financial settlement with former teammate Artem Lobov, resolving a lawsuit centered on Lobov's alleged role in creating the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand, the companies and individuals involved confirmed in April 2026.
Lobov had claimed in the lawsuit that he conceived the idea for the whiskey brand that would go on to make McGregor a reported nine-figure sum. McGregor sold his stake in Proper Twelve for a figure reported to exceed $100 million. Neither party has disclosed the terms of the settlement.
McGregor, 37, is one of combat sports' most recognizable figures. The Dublin-born fighter carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and built his reputation as a two-division UFC champion known for sharp striking, landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career. His business ventures, Proper Twelve chief among them, elevated his profile well beyond the cage.
Lobov, 39, also from Ireland and a longtime member of the SBG Ireland team alongside McGregor, holds a professional record of 13-15-1. Known as The Russian Hammer, the southpaw featherweight was a familiar presence in McGregor's corner and training camp during the peak years of his UFC run. Lobov averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute during his career.
Why it matters
- The settlement ends what had been a public and contentious legal dispute between two fighters who trained together for years at SBG Ireland.
- Lobov's claim raised questions about the origins of one of combat sports' most lucrative brand deals.
- With the lawsuit resolved, it closes a notable chapter in McGregor's business history tied directly to his fighting career and inner circle.
