Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov following Lobov's claim that he helped create the Proper Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had filed a lawsuit seeking payment for his alleged contributions to the whiskey business. McGregor reportedly earned over $100 million from selling his shares in Proper Twelve. Both Lobov and McGregor have declined to disclose the amount of compensation paid in the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed that he originated the idea for the whiskey brand.
Conor McGregor has reached a financial settlement with longtime teammate Artem Lobov, resolving a legal dispute centered on Lobov's claimed role in founding the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand, according to reports published April 16, 2026.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit alleging he originated the concept behind Proper Twelve and contributed to its creation, arguing he deserved a share of the proceeds. McGregor reportedly earned in excess of $100 million when he sold his stake in the brand. The exact compensation paid to Lobov has not been disclosed by either party.
McGregor, 37, is one of combat sports' most recognizable figures. The Dublin-born fighter carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and competes out of SBG Ireland. A southpaw standing five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach, he has built a reputation as one of the sport's most dangerous strikers, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute at 49 percent accuracy across his career.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, has trained alongside McGregor at SBG Ireland throughout much of his career. The Russian-born southpaw holds a professional record of 13-15-1 and stands five-foot-nine with a 65-inch reach. He averaged 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute during his fighting career, compiling his record across multiple promotions.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a legal chapter that put two long-term SBG Ireland teammates in direct opposition.
- McGregor's Proper Twelve sale, reported at over $100 million, underscores the financial scale at stake in the dispute.
- Neither side disclosed settlement terms, leaving the full extent of Lobov's compensation unknown.
