Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov related to Lobov's claimed role in creating Proper Twelve whiskey. Lobov had previously filed a lawsuit seeking payment for his alleged contribution to the whiskey brand's development. McGregor reportedly earned over $100 million from selling his shares in the company. Both parties declined to disclose the amount of compensation paid in the settlement. Lobov had previously claimed he was the one who originally came up with the whiskey idea.
Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with longtime teammate Artem Lobov, paying an undisclosed sum to resolve a compensation dispute tied to the origins of the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand.
Lobov had filed a lawsuit against McGregor, claiming he was the originator of the whiskey concept and deserved financial recognition for his role in developing the brand. McGregor went on to earn more than one hundred million dollars when he sold his shares in Proper Twelve, a figure that formed the backdrop of Lobov's legal grievance. Neither party disclosed the amount paid in the settlement.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable figures in combat sports history. The Dublin-born southpaw carries a professional record of 22-6-0 and competes out of SBG Ireland. Inside the cage he has been among the most prolific strikers in the sport, landing 5.32 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 49 percent across his career.
Lobov, also 39 and Irish-based, is a fellow SBG Ireland product who fought under the nickname The Russian Hammer. The southpaw holds a professional record of 13-15-1 and built a reputation as a durable and aggressive competitor, averaging 3.52 significant strikes landed per minute across his career. He and McGregor have maintained a close personal friendship stretching back years, making the legal dispute a notable moment for both men.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a public legal dispute between two longtime SBG Ireland teammates
- Lobov claimed origination rights to a brand that generated over one hundred million dollars for McGregor
- The undisclosed compensation figure leaves questions about the financial terms unresolved
- The case drew attention to the business arrangements surrounding fighter-backed ventures
