It is often said that behind every great man is a great woman. Never has this been more true than in the case of UFC fighter Connor McGregor. But who is the beautiful lady who is always seen supporting him at the ringside? Is that Conor McGregor’s wife?
Not yet. For the moment, it’s his long-term partner and fiancée, Dee Devlin. The couple has been engaged since 2020 but are yet to get married.
Who is Dee Devlin? Read on to know more about Conor McGregor’s future wife.
Who Is Conor McGregor’s Fiancée?
Devlin is a small-town girl from Walkinstown, a suburb in Dublin, Ireland. Despite her current business acumen, she was never academically inclined. At the age of 15, she dropped out of school and took up a number of part-time jobs.
One of these was a part-time modeling job. However, it was low-paid, and Devlin continued without a definite career path.
Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin
In 2008, Devlin met McGregor in a nightclub. McGregor had just given up on his plumbing job to pursue a career as an MMA fighter. The two started a relationship, and Devlin was extremely supportive of his new career path.
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At first, the couple’s finances were tight. Strapped for cash, they were forced to move into McGregor’s family home and take the attic room.
Soon, Devlin would become an integral part of his life and career. She began organizing his finances and training schedules. Even to this day, she is still part of his management and PR team and manages his whisky brand.
Conor McGregor does not hide the debt of gratitude he owes to his future wife.
“My girlfriend has been there since the start. She has helped me throughout this career. If it wasn’t for her, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today”, McGregor said in an interview in 2015.
The Rise to Stardom
In April 2013, McGregor won his debut UFC fight at ‘Knockout of the Night’ in Sweden. This victory led to a string of bouts that culminated in his May 2015 victory over Chad Mendes, which earned him the title of interim UFC featherweight champion.
That same year, he would get undisputed status as he beat Jose Aldo. Aldo was knocked out in just 16 seconds, and Dee was the first one to post about how proud she was of her man.
However, it has not just been the good times the couple has gone through. McGregor’s career did take a hit in 2016 when he took a defeat to Nate Diaz. Confused and in a rarely seen unconfident state, Devlin was by his side and reassured him that everything was fine.
With Devlin in his corner, it was inevitable that McGregor would soon bounce back. And he did, defeating Diaz in a rematch and holding two belts when he defeated Eddie Alvarez in November 2016.
Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin’s Children
McGregor has made no secret about his desire and love for family. He has noted in multiple interviews that his career was about financial security for his family. He is quoted as saying:
“I’m doing this to secure my family’s future and Dee’s future. One day, I want myself and Dee to be able to chill on a beach and not have any worry in the world.
“That’s why I’m doing this. I want to be financially secure by the time I have kids. When that happens, I want to be ready.”
The pair is blessed with four children. Their first child was a boy named Connor Jack McGregor Jr., Born in May 2017. Connor Jack is known to be a very active little boy. He is often seen training hard with his father.
Their second child was born in January 2019. The couple named their daughter ‘Croai,’ an Irish name that translates to the word’ heart.’ McGregor and Devlin welcomed their third child, son Rian, in May 2021. The couple welcomed their fourth child, son Mack, in November 2023.
The Devlin Family
Devlin’s own family is obviously close to her heart, and she is often seen with them on social media. She is extremely close to her two sisters, Cathy and Sarah.
Just like Dee modeled in her early days, Sarah has also signed up for a modeling agency. She is the godmother to McGregor and Dee’s children. Their other sister, Cathy, keeps a much lower profile but occasionally takes to Twitter with a few pictures.
Dee Devlin: The Time Keeper
McGregor is one of the world’s wealthiest sportspeople, so it is no surprise that he likes to buy expensive gifts. In addition to sports cars, he is known to buy high-end watches for his fiancee, Dee. Her watch collection is renowned and has some extremely valuable pieces.
In 2016, Devlin received the award for the most stylish newcomer at the VIP 2016 style awards. Her gift from McGregor was a Rolex encrusted with diamonds from Audemars Piguet diamond-pave watches. The watch came in a his-and-hers set: one for Conor McGregor and one for his future wife.
What’s Next For Conor McGregor And Dee Devlin?
McGregor, who withdrew from the UFC 303 main event fight against Michael Chandler after a toe injury, is reportedly set to return to Octagon at UFC 310 in November for the match against Chandler. However, nothing has been officially confirmed for now.
As for the future of their relationship, it appears as though the couple is not in any hurry to get married.
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