Right when it seemed that Conor McGregor’s life was stabilizing ahead of his UFC return at next year’s White House event, a new legal issue has surfaced. While the situation is unlikely to affect him directly, it does add a layer of emotional complexity and stress. Why? Because the attention is now on Forged Irish Stout Production Limited, a Dublin-based company founded by McGregor, as it faces two separate High Court lawsuits for alleged unpaid debts exceeding $324,000!

Conor McGregor’s formerly owned Forged Stout faces legal actions

On October 1, 2025, Enterprise Tondelli, an Italian supplier of packaging and bottling machinery, filed a petition to wind up Forged Stout Production (FSP) for an unpaid debt of roughly $42,264. The petition follows a formal demand sent on September 8, 2025, that was not paid within the minimum 21-day period. The dispute centers on goods and services given between February and April 2024.

In a separate action, Minch Malt, an Irish malt supplier situated in Athy, County Kildare, is suing FSP for more than $239,196. The claim argues that FSP neglected to settle bills owing over the last six years, despite repeated demands. Both cases highlight the company’s ongoing financial woes, raising the likelihood of formal liquidation.

The “wind up” procedure is a formal legal process that brings a firm to an end, usually due to insolvency. If permitted by the court, a liquidator can be appointed to sell the firm’s assets, pay creditors, and eventually dissolve the company. This policy ensures that creditors have a way to reclaim owed sums when a company cannot meet its obligations.

Conor McGregor was the main representative of the brand, although he no longer owns Forged Irish Stout. Alan Geraghty and Andrew Gelling serve as directors of the corporation. The Irishman’s lack of ownership means that the legal activities are unlikely to have a direct financial impact on him, though the developments may carry reputational and emotional implications.

As these cases proceed, the High Court will decide whether FSP can repay its debts or if liquidation is required. No public statements have been issued by McGregor or his representatives regarding the ongoing proceedings.

Financial and brand impact of the lawsuit

Forged Stout Production and allied businesses have recorded huge losses totaling over $15.8 million throughout McGregor’s beverage-related projects. Forged Stout Distribution Ltd lost $6,648,840, Forged Stout Production Ltd lost $6,110,400, Forged Irish Stout lost $972,940, and The Black Forge Inn suffered a loss of $3,577,700. These numbers highlight the financial hurdles that the Irishman’s drinks portfolio has faced since its inception.

Legal issues involving FSP are part of a larger set of concerns for McGregor’s brand. In 2024, McGregor faced a civil action that resulted in $293,500 in damages, prompting retailers such as Dublin and Cork airports, ASDA, Tesco, and O’Briens to pull his products. Proximo Spirits also stopped using his name to market Proper No. 12 Whiskey, showing the larger impact that legal difficulties can have on product distribution and brand image.

As of early October 2025, the High Court trials are still underway. The outcome of the debt petitions, including possible liquidation, has yet to be established. These proceedings serve as a reminder of the ongoing commercial and legal hurdles surrounding some of McGregor’s ventures outside the Octagon, a stark contrast from all the buzz and excitement surrounding his much-awaited return.