Conor McGregor has paid compensation to Artem Lobov related to Lobov's claimed involvement in creating the Proper Twelve whiskey brand. Lobov had previously filed a lawsuit demanding compensation for his alleged help in developing the whiskey business. Media reports indicate McGregor earned over $100 million from selling his shares in the whiskey company. Both McGregor and Lobov have declined to disclose the specific amount of compensation paid. Lobov had previously claimed that he was the one who conceived the entire whiskey idea. This settlement resolves the legal dispute between the former training partners over the lucrative whiskey venture.
Conor McGregor has reached a settlement with former teammate Artem Lobov, resolving a legal dispute over Lobov's claimed role in founding the Proper Twelve Irish whiskey brand, with the resolution confirmed in mid-April 2026.
McGregor, 37, is one of the most recognizable names in combat sports history. The Dublin-born southpaw carries a professional MMA record of 22-6-0 and built his reputation at SBG Ireland before becoming a global superstar. Outside the cage, he launched Proper Twelve whiskey and later sold his stake in the company for a reported sum exceeding $100 million. His striking output remains among the most prolific in the sport, averaging 5.32 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate.
Lobov, 39, also hails from Ireland and trains at SBG Ireland, sharing deep roots with McGregor through their long association at the gym. The southpaw holds a professional record of 13-15-1 and earned the nickname The Russian Hammer during his fighting career. He filed suit against McGregor claiming he had conceived the entire idea for the whiskey venture and deserved financial recognition for that contribution.
Why it matters
- The settlement closes a high-profile legal dispute between two longtime training partners and teammates at SBG Ireland
- Lobov had alleged he was the originator of the Proper Twelve concept, making the case a question of creative and business credit tied to a sale worth over $100 million
- Neither party disclosed the compensation figure, leaving the financial terms of the agreement private
- The resolution removes a significant off-the-mat distraction connected to McGregor's business empire ahead of any potential return to competition
